Ventnor Firefighter Sean Latimer, a Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing, is currently in Washington DC, protecting the seat of democracy in the nation’s Capitol. Latimer was among the Jersey Devils stationed at Atlantic City International Airport activated last week for emergency deployment to Washington D.C. He Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19 the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Board of Directors approved a $1.5 million grant to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to support and sustain increased food distribution through 2021. Funding will supply nearly five million meals in Atlantic City Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Food distribution for Atlantic City residents and displaced casino and hospitality industry workers will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at Bader Field. The CRDA, together with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, the City of Atlantic City, AFL-CIO, Local 54 and other private donors Read more…
MARGATE – Egg Harbor Township Police have charged a man whose vehicle plunged into Risley Channel 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 with numerous traffic offenses, including driving while intoxicated. Egg Harbor Township and Margate City police responded to the Risley Channel bridge on the Margate causeway, also known as Downbeach Read more…
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy today announced two additional categories of New Jersey residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 14, all New Jersey residents ages 65 and older, and individuals ages 16-64 with certain medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness from the virus, are Read more…
PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Monday announced tickets to the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, June 5–13, are now available for purchase at PHSonline.org. To allow for social distance protocols, a limited number of tickets will be available for each day and time segment. Early purchase is highly recommended. Attendees are asked Read more…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, D.C., according to a release. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, D.C., on Read more…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced that unemployed workers would start receiving $300 in supplemental unemployment benefits early next week. The additional benefits will last for 11 weeks and are being provided as part of the $900 billion federal stimulus package signed into law on Dec. 27. The law includes an extension of a Read more…
The biggest question people have right now about COVID-19 is when they can be vaccinated. The State of New Jersey has a priority list of who can get vaccinated depending on the availability of vaccine. To date, the state has received 500,000 doses for distribution based on Phases 1 and Read more…
By MADDY VITALE During a virtual ceremony, Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler was sworn in to his second term on New Year’s Day. “I appreciate everyone coming online,” said Scheffler. “It is really a privilege and an honor to be re-elected sheriff of Atlantic County.” Scheffler, of Northfield, will serve Read more…