Atlantic City man indicted in string of animal cruelty cases
Atlantic City, NJ – An Atlantic City man has been indicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty after authorities say he tortured and killed stray … Read more
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Atlantic City casino surge fuels record-breaking $606M gaming revenue in July
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey’s casinos and online operators raked in $606.2 million in gaming revenue last month, marking a 10.7% jump over July … Read more
Fire engulfs Atlantic City school, no injuries reported
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A towering plume of smoke rose over the Jersey Shore Friday evening as flames tore through a long-closed Atlantic City school … Read more
Retired Navy Captain presides over final graduation for Atlantic County veterans diversion program
Mays Landing, NJ – It was a proud yet emotional moment Tuesday as three military veterans stood before a retired Navy Captain and Superior Court … Read more
Ocean City cops release images in theft investigation
OCEAN CITY, NJ – The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a theft investigation. Anyone … Read more
Notorious Atlantic City strip club heads to auction with $150K starting bid
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Delilah’s Den, a former strip club in downtown Atlantic City, is up for auction starting Monday as the Casino Reinvestment Development … Read more
Atlantic City man charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty in stray cat killings
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty following an investigation that revealed he allegedly lured, tortured, and killed … Read more
Man charged in fatal Atlantic City shooting outside Shore Park apartments
An Atlantic City man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month on the sidewalk outside a city … Read more
Two Atlantic City residents arrested in deadly Route 40 overpass shooting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Two Atlantic City residents were arrested Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Vaughn Lyons, who was found dead … Read more
Another Flood Watch as Severe Storms Kick Off Another Rainy Weekend in New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for large portions of New Jersey, warning that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms … Read more
Man shot and killed near school on highway overpass in Atlantic City
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 … Read more
Pickle Juice Pickleball Club to hold grand opening Saturday in Blackwood
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 … Read more
Busy day as Atlantic City police rescue man from ledge, revive unconscious victim, and save swimmer
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City police officers responded to three separate emergencies on Wednesday, acting quickly to assist individuals in medical and emotional distress. … Read more
Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Atlantic City on the Boardwalk
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 … Read more
Demolition begins at New Jersey’s Lucy the Elephant Historic Tourist Site
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 … Read more
Air quality alert issued for Atlantic and Cape May Counties through Sunday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A code orange air quality alert was issued Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties by the New Jersey Department of … Read more
Atlantic City Emergency Response Team activated three times in one week, three arrests made
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department’s Emergency Response Team — including SWAT, Bomb Squad, and Crisis Negotiators — was activated three times … Read more
Juvenile arrested with stolen loaded handgun in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 15-year-old male was arrested Monday after Atlantic City police recovered a stolen, loaded handgun from his waistband following a tip … Read more
Atlantic City man sentenced to 10 years for eluding and multiple burglary charges
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Andrew Williams, 45, of Atlantic City, was sentenced Thursday to ten years in New Jersey State Prison for eluding police, along … Read more
Atlantic City Man Sentenced to State Prison for 2024 Shooting Outside Proud Mary’s Bar
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 … Read more
Phil Murphy Wants to Tax the Fun Right Out of New Jersey, Literally
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 … Read more
DPW official charged for stealing fuel from county gas depot for private company
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 … Read more
PJM fires back at Mikie Sherril’s “lies” about New Jersey’s energy crisis
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 … Read more
Scratch-off win nets Atlantic County player half a million
TRENTON, N.J. — A player from Atlantic County has claimed the final top prize in the $500,000 Power10X scratch-off game, closing out a strong week … Read more
Cocaine and Guns Seized During Atlantic City Police Raid
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A stolen handgun and 50 grams of cocaine were seized last week when Atlantic City police executed a search warrant on … Read more
Atlantic County code enforcement officer sentenced to five years for theft
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A former Ventnor City Code Enforcement Officer has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more … Read more
Bullets fly in DC as cops swarm Atlantic Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A shooting in Southeast D.C. is under investigation after Metropolitan Police Department units responded to the 600 block of Atlantic Street SE, … Read more
New Jersey high school artist wins congressional competition with stunning Marilyn Monroe charcoal portrait
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 … Read more
No toll Friday coming to this major New Jersey expressway this weekend
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 … Read more
Teen threatened ex-girlfriend and her mother with loaded gun at the Jersey Shore
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 … Read more
Atlantic City gaming revenue rises 5 percent in April led by online gambling surge
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — New Jersey’s total gaming revenue rose to $536.6 million in April, a 5.0% increase over the same month last year, according … Read more
Hail and Waterspout Warning Issued for Ocean County Region of Atlantic Ocean
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Special Marine Warning for sections of the Jersey Shore coastline, warning … Read more
Atlantic City lawmakers move to block North Jersey casino plan
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 … Read more
New Jersey drunk driver sentenced for killing young boy in high speed crash
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, … Read more
Drunk driver who killed 8-year-old Javier Velez to be sentenced Tuesday in Atlantic County
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 … Read more
Brooklyn man arrested in Atlantic City shooting after multi-agency manhunt
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in Atlantic City on Saturday, according to the Atlantic City Police … Read more
Asbury Park man charged with attempted murder after shots fired on Atlantic Avenue
An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last month in the city, according to an … Read more
Gunfire at Atlantic City bar leads to guilty plea for gunman
MAYS LANDING, NJ — Hakim A. Clark, 34, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple charges stemming from a 2024 shooting outside a bar, … Read more
Weather Alert: Hot, windy, and dry week ahead for New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an … Read more
Atlantic City teen caught with loaded handgun after ShotSpotter alert
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday night after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found him carrying a loaded handgun, … Read more
Gym parking lot crime spree: Atlantic City man pleads guilty to eluding, burglary, and credit card fraud
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a 2021 crime spree in Ocean County, including burglary, … Read more
$500,000 Federal Funding for Lucy the Elephant Revoked by DOGE
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 … Read more
Armed robbery suspect arrested during Atlantic City vehicle stop
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A wanted man linked to a February gunpoint robbery was arrested Friday after Atlantic City detectives stopped a vehicle and discovered … Read more
Signal Gate and the Overlooked Culpability of the Atlantic Editor Who Published “Classified War Plan” for Profit
The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond. In an article titled “I Was Accidentally Added to a … Read more
$1.5 million prize stuns Atlantic City lottery player
TRENTON, NJ — An Atlantic County player matched all five numbers in a recent Jersey Cash 5 drawing, winning a jackpot worth $1,517,632 — the … Read more
Ciattarelli Trumps Spadea in Battle for Who is More MAGA as New Jersey GOP Race Heats Up
BEDMINSTER, NJ – Jack Ciattarelli, a leading contender in the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary, appears to have solidified his ties with President Donald J. … Read more
Wildwood Investigating ‘Project X’ Pop Up Parties, Warning Organizers of Illegal Events
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 … Read more
15-Year-Old Among Two Arrested for Gunfire in Atlantic City
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 … Read more
Phil Murphy’s Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Permit Sunk ‘Dead and Gone’
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s offshore wind energy project is sinking fast. After major previous setbacks, the project was dealt a … Read more
Man stabbed to death near Atlantic and Flatbush avenues in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A man was fatally stabbed Friday night near Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call at … Read more