EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ—The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, along with New Jersey State Police and Egg Harbor City PD, hosted a community outreach event recently, aimed at assisting vulnerable community members. The event featured hot meals prepared and served by NJSP troopers and volunteers from Pic a Lilli Inn, located on Route 206 in Shamong.
These efforts bring together our community and law enforcement to help those who need the help the most. Hot meals were prepared and distributed by the NJSP troopers and the great volunteers at the Pic a Lilli inn on 206 in Shamong Clothes hung on hangers placed on racks were distributed. Shoes, blankets and toiletries were given away as well. New Jersey Courts were on hand for immediate expungements and information on how to get records expunged distributed.
During the event, attendees received not only food but also clothing on hangers, shoes, blankets, and toiletries.
Additionally, representatives from the New Jersey Courts were available to provide information on record expungement, with immediate expungements being processed onsite. The State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s initiatives, Operation Rise and Operation Helping Hands, were also present, distributing doses of Naloxone to combat heroin and fentanyl overdoses.
- Atlantic City kids get 100 teddy bears from Orkin
Atlantic City, NJ – Dozens of children across Atlantic City received an unexpected surprise this week as police officers delivered 100 donated teddy bears to local youth programs, turning routine visits into moments of comfort.
The Atlantic City Police Department announced that Orkin donated the stuffed animals to support outreach efforts aimed at children throughout the city. Officers distributed the bears at the Robinson Learning Center, the Homework Completion Program, and through the Atlantic City Police Athletic League.
Police officials said the donation will help provide reassurance to children who participate in community-based programs and events. The teddy bears were handed out directly by officers during scheduled visits and activities.
The initiative was coordinated in partnership with Orkin as part of ongoing community engagement efforts between local organizations and law enforcement. Department leaders said such contributions help strengthen connections between officers and families.
Organizers noted that outreach events like these are often conducted through youth-focused initiatives, including the Police Athletic League, which operates programs designed to provide structured activities and mentorship opportunities.
- Orkin donated 100 teddy bears to Atlantic City police
- Bears distributed at Robinson Learning Center and youth programs
- Effort aimed at supporting and engaging city children
Community partnerships remain a key part of outreach strategies in Atlantic City, with local businesses and organizations frequently collaborating with city agencies to support youth initiatives. Additional information about similar programs can be found through coverage of Atlantic City community events.
- Pre-dawn SpaceX launch could light up New Jersey skies
Cape Canaveral, FL – A pre-dawn rocket launch set for Friday morning could turn the dark sky over New Jersey and much of the East Coast into a brief light show, as SpaceX prepares to send four astronauts to the International Space Station.
The SpaceX Crew-12 mission is scheduled to lift off at 5:15 a.m. EST on February 13 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket will travel on a northeast trajectory along the Atlantic coastline, a path that could make the launch visible from Florida to parts of New England, depending on local weather conditions.
Because the launch is timed before sunrise, observers are expected to see a bright, fast-moving point of light climbing in the east-northeast sky. As the rocket ascends, its exhaust plume may catch sunlight even while the ground remains in darkness, creating what is known as a twilight effect.
In New Jersey, residents looking toward the east or northeast shortly after liftoff may have a clear view of the SpaceX launch if skies remain unobstructed. Coastal communities typically have the widest viewing angles, though inland areas could also see the ascent high above the horizon.
The mission was previously delayed earlier in the week due to weather, but officials have now set Friday’s early morning window for the launch of Crew-12.
- Launch scheduled for 5:15 a.m. EST Friday from Florida
- Visible along the East Coast, including New Jersey, weather permitting
- Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station
What viewers may see across the East Coast
In Florida, visibility is expected to be strongest across the peninsula, particularly along the coast. Farther north, residents in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and parts of New England may also catch a glimpse as the rocket tracks up the Atlantic seaboard.
Observers should look for a bright ascending light followed by a widening plume. The effect can appear larger and more luminous than a typical nighttime launch because the rocket climbs into sunlight while the ground remains in shadow.
The Falcon 9 will carry astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev to the International Space Station. The mission marks another crewed rotation to the orbiting laboratory as part of ongoing partnerships between NASA and SpaceX.
Live coverage of the launch will begin at 3:15 a.m. EST through NASA and SpaceX streaming platforms, offering viewers a close-up view of liftoff from Cape Canaveral and updates as the spacecraft heads toward orbit. Additional mission updates are expected through official NASA channels and regional coverage of the Florida spaceport at Cape Canaveral.
- Rivals settle ‘Tun Tavern’ lawsuit, clearing way for historic Philadelphia rebuild
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A long-running legal battle over the right to resurrect Philadelphia’s legendary Tun Tavern—the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps—has ended in a settlement that clears the way for a full-scale historic reconstruction on the city’s waterfront.
The Tun Legacy Foundation and Aljess LLC, owned by former Marine Montgomery Dahm, announced Friday that they have reached an agreement resolving their federal trademark dispute over the use of the “Tun Tavern” name. The settlement brings to a close nearly two years of litigation that had stalled progress on one of Philadelphia’s most ambitious heritage projects.
Originally built in 1686 near the Delaware River, the Tun Tavern served as a gathering place for colonial leaders, including the Framers of the Constitution and members of the Continental Congress. It was also the site of the first Marine Corps recruiting station and the first Masonic Grand Lodge in North America before being demolished in the late 1700s.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Tun Legacy Foundation will be permitted to use the name “Tun Tavern” on and within its planned historic reproduction, which will be constructed on South 2nd Street in Old City—just a few hundred yards from the original site. Aljess will retain rights to open Tun Tavern restaurants in other U.S. locations. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Historic restoration moves forward
The Tun Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has already secured architectural approval and building permits for the $21 million project, with $11 million raised to date. Once completed, profits from the rebuilt tavern and accompanying restaurant will be distributed to veteran charities, Pennsylvania Freemasons, and the three historic aid societies originally formed at The Tun in the 1700s.Montgomery Dahm, whose company has operated a Tun Tavern brewpub in Atlantic City since 1998, praised the outcome. “As a Marine, the history of the Tun Tavern is more than a business—it’s a matter of honor and patriotism,” Dahm said. “This agreement ensures the Tun’s story will be preserved with the respect it deserves.”
Key points from the settlement:
- The lawsuit between Aljess LLC and the Tun Legacy Foundation has been dismissed.
- The Foundation may use the “Tun Tavern” name exclusively within its Philadelphia reconstruction.
- Aljess retains national rights to open Tun Tavern restaurants elsewhere in the U.S.
Craig Mills, a Marine combat veteran and lead attorney for the Foundation, called the agreement “a win for history and for every Marine.” Represented pro bono by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Mills said fundraising efforts will now resume in full force.
Construction of the new Tun Tavern is expected to begin later this year, marking the first time in more than two centuries that one of America’s most historic taverns will stand again on Philadelphia soil.