Atlantic County News

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an elevated wildfire risk across the …

MARGATE, NJ The iconic Lucy the Elephant, a 143-year-old National Historic Landmark, has found itself at the center of controversy after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly rescinded $500,000 …

BEDMINSTER, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, a leading contender in the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary, appears to have solidified his ties with President Donald J. Trump and mended fences during …

WILDWOOD, NJ – Law enforcement officials are investigating a social media post promoting an unauthorized “Pop-Up” party, dubbed “Project X,” that could pose safety risks during the upcoming season, authorities …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Two individuals, including a 16-year-old, have been arrested following an investigation into gunfire last month, with authorities recovering a loaded handgun and more than a pound …

TRENTON, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers, New Jersey …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Seven men have been arrested and charged with first-degree narcotics distribution in separate incidents that led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and the …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal …

MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A recently married couple was killed early Saturday when their car was struck head-on by an alleged drunk driver on Route 552/Mays Landing Road, according …

The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall, a beloved jungle-themed dining spot, officially shut its doors on Wednesday, February 19, after 26 years of operation. The closure, attributed to an …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man was arrested with a loaded handgun following a road rage incident in Atlantic City, police said. On February 10 at 11:46 a.m., officers responded …

Atlantic City Police Department Probes Hit-and-Run Incident **Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident after the vehicle’s occupants fled before police arrived. …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 39-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting the mother of his child early Tuesday morning, the Atlantic City Police Department reported. …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing for the Miss America Pageant to move back to Atlantic City, citing the competition’s deep historical ties to the seaside resort town. …

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday the signing of an executive order halting all new offshore wind farm leases in New Jersey, delivering a blow to a key …

EGG HARBOR, NJ — President Trump issued an executive directive Tuesday ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices and return to strict …

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — An 83-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon that left two others injured at the intersection of South Pitney Road and Collins Road, according …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three teenagers were arrested on December 27 in connection with a series of incidents involving a stolen vehicle, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. The …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 31-year-old Atlantic City man was indicted Thursday on charges of criminal mischief and conspiracy for allegedly using drones to drop dye packs into swimming pools, …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey gamblers seeking to self-exclude from brick-and-mortar casinos can now do so entirely online, a move aimed at enhancing accessibility to the state’s responsible gaming resources, …

MAYS LANDING, NJ – Azair Wilson, 19, of Atlantic City, was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2023 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tamaj …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 35-year-old Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder in connection with a February stabbing at a local market, Atlantic County officials announced …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Michael Scott Bezak, a 51-year-old resident of Stafford Township, was incarcerated on Monday in Ocean County for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 33-year-old Atlantic City woman was arrested Wednesday after police say she was caught shoplifting at a Bass Pro Shop and found in possession of a …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Multiple traffic lights are out across Atlantic City on Monday morning as crews work to resolve an electrical issue, according to the Atlantic City Police Department. …