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Ex-school board member was ousted over criticism of city’s mayor, superintendent, lawsuit claims
A former Atlantic City school board member has filed a lawsuit against several city officials, including Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta, alleging he was removed from the board after criticizing members for not investigating a former school teacher who is related to La’Quetta. John Devlin...
18-year-old from Mays Landing, NJ, charged with attempted murder
A teenager from Mays Landing, who was already being held in custody on an unrelated matter, has now been charged for his alleged role in shooting a 15-year-old boy in Atlantic City back in May. Quamir Kirkland of Mays Landing, NJ, Charged. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office says 18-year-old Quamir...
Heat index values up to 110 degrees forecast until Wednesday evening
An excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:51 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. The weather service comments, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly...
Fugitive Who Committed Atlantic City Home Invasion, Kidnapping Sentenced: Prosecutors
Glen Graves, 33, was sentenced on Thursday, July 11 to 18 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Tuesday, July 16. He pleaded guilty on Monday, May 20 to first-degree kidnapping, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree resisting arrest by flight.
Atlantic City Man Admits To Selling Deadly Fentanyl Mix, Bragged To Undercover Cop: Prosecutors
William Jenkins, 28, pleaded guilty on Monday, July 15 to first-degree strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced his guilty plea in a news release on Tuesday, July 16.
EHT & Atlantic County, NJ, DWI Checkpoints Are Coming
The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Police Department, in collaboration with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and multiple other local law enforcement agencies … will be conducting a DWI checkpoint operation. It will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Egg...
Egg Harbor City, NJ, Getting New Pub at Historic Roesch Hotel
Get ready for a new spot coming to Egg Harbor City at the historic Roesch Hotel building on St. Louis Avenue. A new pub, The Inn on St. Louis Kitchen & Craft, will bring a brand new neighborhood tavern to EHC and will be located at 446 St. Louis Ave. While they did not announce an opening date, they did say they hope to be ready to open by the end of the summer.
Ardi Torollari Killed In Philadelphia Shooting: Police
Ardi Torollari of Northfield, New Jersey was shot in the chest while sitting in his Volkswagen on the 200 block of South 54th Street, investigators said in a release. Torollari was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries around 6:10 p.m., authorities said. No weapon was recovered from the scene and no arrests were made as of Tuesday, July 16.
Atlantic City, NJ, Church Where Crime Boss Married to be Torn Down
A once undisputed “Boss” of Atlantic City and Atlantic County, New Jersey was married in an iconic church that is now set to be torn down in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, who was the crime boss and former Sheriff of Atlantic County was married in the First Presbyterian Church of Atlantic City.
6 Months Later, a Murder & Violence Update in Atlantic City, NJ
2024 couldn’t have started worse for Atlantic City, New Jersey, in terms of murders and violent crimes. Something needed to be done and real fast. The new year was not even hours old and the first two murders were recorded. This would be followed by two more murders before...
WVU Football Follows Penn State by Offering 2026 New Jersey DL
For a WVU Football recruiting update, the Mountaineers sent an offer to a defensive lineman on Monday. Class of 2026 prospect Damari Simeon revealed his West Virginia offer, saying “I’m blessed to receive my ninth offer from West Virginia University!!!” on X (formerly Twitter). Listed at 6-foot-3...
Let’s Hear It For Atlantic City Firefighters, First Responders
Thursday's fire will go down as a memorable day for the Atlantic City Fire Department. Fire crews bravely worked for hours battling a five-alarm fire at a four-story rooming house on S. Georgia Avenue, with at least one courageous rescue of a trapped tenant on the fourth floor by an Atlantic City Firefighter.
Atlantic City to rebuild century-old Baltic Avenue Canal to combat flooding
To ward off severe flooding, Atlantic City has begun construction on the Baltic Avenue Canal, which was built more than a century ago to manage stormwater runoff. The underground drainage system has been largely defunct since the 1960s. Built in 1912, the canal runs about 1.8 miles from south of...
Crash With Injuries Closes Garden State Parkway Exit In Egg Harbor Township: Police
Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash at the traffic lights for the intersection of Fire Road and the parkway exit ramps on Tuesday, July 16, the department said in a Facebook post. The state Department of Transportation reported the crash near the northbound exit ramp at 11:56 a.m.
Monty Dahm, Owner of Atlantic City, NJ Tun Tavern Forced to Litigate
Monty Dahm is an honorable man and a United States Marine. Remember, you’re never a former Marine. Once a Marine … Always a Marine. You can tell that that the last thing that Monty Dahm wants to do is to be forced to litigate the issue of his decades-long trademark of The Tun Tavern.
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion stops by Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City, NJ
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson recently stopped by Atlantic City's Back bay Ale House in Gardner's Basin. The Knicks star recently signed a four-year, $156.5 million extension after averaging 35.5 points per game in the six-game series against the Sixers. Former Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox just dined at...
One of a kind big celebrity convention hits Atlantic City
Over fifty celebrities, entertainers, film directors and icons will be gathering at a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet and say hello. ACXI Production Studios in the Atlantic City Celebrity Convention will play host to the big celebrity event on July 25th through July 28th, 2024. Celebrities including Danny Bonaduce from the...
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