Atlantic County News

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 43-year-old man was found shot to death late Sunday night on the overpass of Route 40 near Atlantic City High School, authorities confirmed. At approximately …

BLACKWOOD, N.J. – The Pickle Juice Pickleball Club will celebrate the official grand opening of its Blackwood location Saturday with a public event featuring open play, food, and a ribbon-cutting …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Tropicana Atlantic City will light up the sky twice in July with free fireworks shows scheduled for July 4 and July 19 at 10 p.m., offering …

MARGATE, N.J. — A major accessibility upgrade is underway at Lucy the Elephant, the iconic six-story roadside attraction in Margate. On Wednesday, crews began demolishing the 50-year-old gift shop to …

MAYS LANDING, NJ — A 34-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to state prison for his role in a 2024 shooting outside a local bar, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s …

If taxing fun is your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing renewed opposition from Republican lawmakers over a …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A supervisor in the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been charged with multiple offenses, including official misconduct, in connection with the unauthorized use of …

AUDUBON, Pa. — PJM Interconnection is pushing back on recent claims made by New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, calling her statements about the region’s electricity grid and energy pricing …

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Ocean City High School sophomore Gillian Acocella has earned first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District with her charcoal …

HAMMONTON, N.J. — Travelers heading east on the Atlantic City Expressway this Memorial Day Weekend can pass through the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza free of charge during Friday rush hour, …

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A 17-year-old male was arrested by Atlantic City Police after allegedly threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend and her mother while in possession of a loaded handgun. …

TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman Don Guardian, and Assemblywoman Claire Swift reaffirmed their opposition Thursday to a revived effort to expand casino gaming into North Jersey, citing economic …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, was sentenced Tuesday for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash on U.S. Route …

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Edward Johnston, 25, will be sentenced Tuesday morning for the aggravated manslaughter of 8-year-old Javier “Javi” Velez, who was killed in a high-speed drunk driving crash …

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Hakim A. Clark, 34, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges stemming from a 2024 shooting outside a bar, illegal gun possession, obstruction, and …

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 …