U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, today announced $1,315,757 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be shared by the town of Hammonton and Ocean City for their respective municipal airports. “As we know, investing in our nation’s transportation infrastructure is a proven way to…
A stalled Revel Casino project in Atlantic City was given a small boost this week. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is going to pay for an $18.3 million widening project for the roads leading down to the casino site. Morgan Stanley pulled out of the project, which has…
Two toilet paper companies are offering their goods to Newark, after Mayor Cory Booker said the city needs to cut back on everything, including toilet papers. The city finds itself in a $180 million budget gap. Marcal Manufacturing and justtoiletpaper.com, have offered to send hundreds of rolls to Newark City Hall, so employees don’t have…
An ordinance that would allow bars to be open 24 hours a day in Wildwood has been tabled for another meeting. The commission did not feel the ordinance was strong enough in giving authority to the city. A public hearing was held with residents providing pros and cons on the potential 24 hours access. Commissioner…
President Barack Obama made his first trip to New Jersey since last November’s election. He visited Edison to support a bill to make lending more available to small businesses and would eliminate capital gains taxes on certain investments made by small businesses. Obama believes these measures will help small business be able to do more…
Atlantic City Electric has restored power to more than 68,000 customers and continues to make progress repairing damage to the electrical system caused by last Sunday’s widespread storm. “Less than 100 customers remain without power and most of them are in the Bridgeton and Millville areas of Cumberland County. By late today, the remaining outages…
Crest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center resident Mary Agnes Antler will celebrate her 102nd birthday this month. Crest Haven will celebrate Mary Agnes’s birthday today at 2 p.m. with a music show at the Center which is located at 12 Moore Road, Cape May Court House (exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway). Mary Agnes,…
Vineland Police have made an arrest relating to a death in the city in 2009. James Darren Sampson, of Williamstown, has been charged in the shooting of a 21-year-old back in March of 2009. Sampson is also being charged in a shooting that take place in Camden, just a month later. He has been charged…
The Wildwood Baby Parade will feature an extra special guest this year. The Phillie Phanatic will be taking part in the parade. It is the 101th annual for the parade. Other notable mascots, including Swoop, from the Philadelphia Eagles. Registration will take place at the Wildwoods Convention Center at 5 p.m. next Wednesday. The parade…
It appears 20 police officers could be let go in Vineland. The Daily Journal reports that Mayor Robert Romano signed the layoff notices and gave them to Vineland police Chief Timothy Codispoti. Romano is giving the chief and his staff a few days to review if any more savings can be found. Almost two weeks…