Another costly tax appeal will sting Atlantic City, and Atlantic County. The Hard Rock Casino has successfully appealed its taxes, and the appeal will cost a hefty $4.8 million. The appeal will be paid over a four year period to the casino.
Cape May County now has an affiliation agreement with Stockton University on a new study that will examine pediatric cancer rates. The initiative was brought forward by Freeholder Jeffrey Pierson. Students at both the graduate and undergraduate level will work within the County to collect data.
It’s official, the Arena Football League will have a new Atlantic City franchise that will play this spring at Boardwalk Hall. The team has not yet been named and the league announced that the local team will be part of expansion plans. Former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski was instrumental in bringing the team to the…
A fire has substantially damaged the BH Furniture store on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. Fire crews remained at the scene Tuesday afternoon battling the fire which caused visible smoke for miles. So far no word of any injuries, but traffic patterns have changed in the area to allow fire crews time…
Middle Township Deputy Mayor Ike Gandy is calling for a comprehensive study to examine the Township’s sewer system and billing methods. In a press release, Gandy says the time has come for the modernization of the Township’s sewer system. Improvements could include mitigating intrusion, the elimination of some terra cotta pipes, and upgrades to the…
Sea Isle City is recognizing the 100th anniversary of its beach patrol this year. City officials announced that a celebration is in the works for the Patrol, which began its official duties in 1919. A parade and celebration gala are both part of the planned event.
Avalon officials announced that the Borough will save over $42,000 on its flood insurance premiums. Mayor Marty Pagliughi announced that the Borough conducted a self-initiated, internal audit of its policies and obtained new flood elevation certificates in order to pass on the savings to taxpayers.
The federal government shutdown is to blame for the Atlantic City rail line being out of operation. Those words come from Governor Phil Murphy who says the feds have to approve the line, and two others, being put in service and that’s not happening due to the shutdown, which has gone on for over a…
Both the Hard Rock and Ocean Resort casinos could soon see their employees represented by Local 54. The Press of Atlantic City reports that both casinos are moving towards the union, and the Hard Rock may be the first to join. Both casinos had been shuttered by the economy, but have since reopened.
