Senate President Steve Sweeney has confirmed that special legislative hearings are being held to discuss videos that show leaders of the state’s top teachers’ union talking about protecting teachers accused of accusing students. Sweeney told NJ Advance Media that he asked for special meetings of the Senate education and labor committees to convene immediately to…
It’s official: Two new casinos will be opening on the same day in Atlantic City next month. The new Ocean Resort, formerly the Revel, and the new Hard Rock Casino will both open on June 28th. The Ocean Resort Casino will be creating more than 3,000 full time jobs.
The Cape May County Department of Tourism is hosting a small business summit Tuesday at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The summit will include several guest speakers, including individuals who represent Trip Advisor, New York City television, and business development experts. The summit is free and open to the public. The event is co-hosted by the…
Lower Township Police announced they are searching for Michael J. Harron the IV who allegedly stole a 1997 Jeep from a driveway on East Pacific Avenue in the Villas on Sunday. Police say Harron actually contacted police to let them know where the vehicle was, but not did not disclose his whereabouts. Harron allegedly stole…
Downtown business expert Roger Brooks will participate in the Wildwood Crest Commission meeting on Thursday. Brooks will be meeting this week with stakeholders involved in the potential redevelopment of part of New Jersey Avenue in the Borough. Thursday’s Commission meeting will be held at 9:30am.
Monday is the final full day of campaigning for the Ocean City mayoral race. Polls will be open Tuesday from 6:00am until 8:00pm for voters to head to the polls to pick a mayor in a contested race. Incumbent Mayor Jay Gillian is opposed by John Flood. Three council races in the city are uncontested.
Middle Township High School baseball coach Chuck Dougherty is closing in on his 300th career win. CoastSportsToday.com reports exclusively that Dougherty is just three wins shy of the 300 win mark. He’s the only coach in Cape Atlantic League history to win more than 100 games as both a head baseball and head softball coach.…
A 36 year old man died this weekend, one day after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Egg Harbor Township Police say Gregory Green was critically injured after a vehicle turned in front of him on the Black Horse Pike Friday night. Green succumbed to his injuries the following day. A 32 year old Egg…
The United States Coast Guard medevaced a 51 year old man off a commercial fishing boat about 65 miles off Atlantic City Sunday. The man was on board board the “Settler”; he had difficulty breathing. The man was taken to the Atlantic City Medical Center for treatment.
The Lower Township Council meets Monday night and is expected to pass a resolution that will approve the acceptance of in-person credit cards for tax payments. Council will also accept a $7 million bid for the big Rosanne Avenue Roadway and Utility Improvement Project. Council meets Monday at 7pm.