A bill that was attempting to save the Vineland Developmental Center was not moved forward on Thursday. The legislation was supposed to get consideration inside of the Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens committee on the senate side. The measure would allow the legislature the chance to sign off on any developmental center closing that…
A plan to lease out two of the state’s racetracks appears to be in the home stretch. Gov. Chris Christie says private interests will take over the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park by June 1. A part-owner of Resorts Atlantic City Morris Bailey will take over Monmouth Park; Jeff Gural from New York, will control the…
Gov. Chris Christie announced his selection to become the State’s Secretary of Higher Education. Rochelle Hendricks has been chosen from her role as the Acting Deputy Commissioner in New Jersey. Prior to joining the Department of Education, she worked for over 15 years at Princeton University in numerous capacities including Assistant Dean of Students and…
The Beach Theatre Foundation is making one last attempt to save the theatre in Cape May. A deal had been reached last week by the city and Frank Investments Inc. to demolish the theatre. The Beach Theatre Foundation is attempting to take the issue to Superior Court to get an injunction of the demolition and…
The Spinners are headlining a big weekend in Wildwood. The Sensational 60’s Weekend is in town and begins with a Jerry Blavat dance party on Friday evening at the Wildwoods Convention Center. A free street fair will kick off with live music during the day on Saturday at Fox Park. Then, on Saturday night, the…
Local communities are considering a move to November elections. Wildwood voters approved a non-binding ballot question asking them if they would move their election date to November. Ocean City is also considering the move. The issue was discussed during a city council meeting on Thursday. The plan would allow towns to save money by holding…
A major shopping development in Atlantic City has reportedly been sold. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Tanger Factory Outlet Center has contracted to buy The Walk. The Walk is currently owned by the Cordish Company. Reports say the deal is expected to be finalized over the summer. It is unclear how future development…
The man who was recalled 18 months ago is taking back over in Wildwood next week. One of the men he beat in the election now says another recall could happen. Mayor Gary DeMarzo told Coastal Broadcasting that if financial responsibility is not used by the incoming administration, then another recall is possible. DeMarzo said…
Internet visitation is up and running at the Cape May County Jail. A media event was held on Thursday to show off the new technology. Families can now talk with inmates without leaving their home. The technology being used is the only one that allows visits to take place from anywhere in the world. Sheriff…
A major contract was award to Boeing for continuing work at the Millville Airport. Boeing was awarded a $23.7 million contract to continue Initial Production Fielding Support modifications on Chinook helicopters at the Boeing Millville Modification Center. Since February 2010, modifications to 35 Chinook aircraft have been occurring at the Boeing facility at the Millville…