TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy Sunday declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in response to the expected winter storm. Snow accumulation for the storm began as of Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snow expected to fall during the day on Monday, and hazardous conditions may Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY– At the request of the City of Atlantic City’s Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has authorized the Wave Parking Garage, located at the corner of Mississippi and Fairmount avenues, to provide free overnight parking for all Atlantic City residents from 5 p.m.. Read more…
By MADDY VITALE OCEAN CITY – A fire that broke out early Saturday morning at Playland Castaway Cove’s arcade on the Ocean City Boardwalk caused extensive damage to the building and left thick black clouds of smoke in its wake. But Playland’s signature outdoor amusements that tower over the Boardwalk Read more…
OCEAN CITY – Multiple fire companies and emergency responders responded this morning to battle a fire on the Ocean City Boardwalk at the Playland’s Castaway Cove amusement park. Video showed firefighters spraying water on the iconic pirate ship replica that serves as Playland’s main entrance overlooking the boardwalk between 10th Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – NextGen members and Stemtations florist brightened the day for the residents of Seashore Gardens Living Center with a delivery of 150 flowers and plants for Tu B’Shevat on Jan. 27. Tu B’Shevat is an annual celebration of the trees, marked by planting and other celebrations in Israel. Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health will begin administering second dose vaccinations at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing to those who received their first doses of Moderna vaccine at that location Jan. 5-21. Each recipient will be notified by email or phone with instructions about a week Read more…
Atlantic County Health Department reported five new deaths from COVID-19 Friday, Jan. 29, including a 69-year-old Margate man, bringing the total number of deaths in Margate to 10. Other deaths from COVID-19 reported on Friday include a 60-year-old Egg Harbor Township man, an 88-year-old Linwood man and two Galloway Township Read more…
TRENTON – As part of the state’s efforts to aid in economic recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has begun disbursing $11 million in grants funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to commercial and recreational fishing businesses, Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – City commissioners want to “put it out there.” That is, sell the last of three plenary retail consumption liquor licenses the city is entitled to auction off based on its year-round population. When the sitting commissioners were campaigning for office in 2015, the number Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Absecon Lighthouse is hosting its annual Wedding Vow Renewal event on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, this year with a twist. Due to gathering restrictions, couples are invited to take part in a mini-vow renewal ceremony with a non-denominational minister in the Keeper’s Cottage. A maximum of Read more…