Atlantic

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. …

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 to figures released Friday by …

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Special Marine Warning for sections of the Jersey Shore coastline, warning of hazardous marine weather conditions …

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 …

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 Department. Edwin Biggs, 51, was …

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 announcement from Monmouth County Prosecutor …

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 …

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, the Atlantic City Police Department …

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, eluding police, and fraudulent use …

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 …

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 a loaded handgun inside. Key …

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 Trump Administration Signal Chat About …

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 second-largest prize of the game …

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 …

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 death blow this week by …

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 approximately 9:01 p.m. and found …

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 …