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Under Contract Sign Posted at Tilton Inn in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Back in April the popular Tilton Inn at 6823 Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township closed its doors for the final time. But could something new be ready to take its place?. An "Under Contract" sign covered the video sign that was used to display the restaurant and drink specials out on Tilton Road in front of the Tilton Inn.
Philadelphia man reunites with team who helped overturn wrongful murder conviction
A Philadelphia man is free after serving nearly three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit.James Kelly's cellmate and other inmates helped raise funds to get his conviction overturned.He was able to thank them on Friday night during a celebration in Delaware County."You don't give up," said Kelly after spending the last 29 years at the Somerset State Correctional Institute on a murder conviction.However, he never lost hope that he would be freed instead of serving a life sentence.That day came on July 18, 2024."I feel great," said Kelly. "But the thing is, this is not an...
Mayor Reed Gusciora Makes Interim Appointments For Business Administrator, Health, and Recreation
Mayor W. Reed Gusciora recently announced the appointment of Maria Richardson as the Interim Business Administrator, following the departure of Adam E. Cruz, who has accepted the B.A. position in Dover Township, NJ. Cruz served the City of Trenton with distinction for five years and seven months, contributing significantly to the city’s growth and development.
Margate holds 21st annual Wine Tasting to raise money for students
The Margate Business Association Friday evening held its 21st annual Wine Tasting event at Memories in Margate. The event raises money for students of the Margate school district to complete their educations or to support students in need. Nearly 200 philanthropic minded individuals attended the event to socialize and bid...
Missing woman discovered alive having 'emerged' from downtown Nashville riverbank: police
A woman visiting Nashville from New Jersey was found alive after having “emerged” from a riverbank, according to police. After an exhaustive search by both the Nashville Metropolitan Police (NMPD) and Nashville Fire Department going into Thursday morning, 33-year-old Alexandria Chmiel was discovered. “BREAKING: Allie Chmiel has emerged...
North Wildwood Lotto Player Wins $1Million on $20 Scratch-Off
Wow! This good news gives a little faith to lottery scratch-off players everywhere. A lucky player in Wildwood won the $1 million top prize with a $20 scratch-off ticket on Thursday in Wildwood. $1 Million Winning Scratch-Off Ticket in North Wildwood. The New Jersey Lottery shared the news that a...
Fact Check: Protesters Did NOT Deface Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, Did NOT Burn Flag On Capitol Grounds
Did protesters deface the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia or burn the U.S. flag on the Capitol grounds as a video on TikTok claimed? No, that's not true: Video and photo evidence show that they defaced a replica bell in Washington, D.C. While protesters did burn a U.S. flag in Washington, media coverage and a statement from Vice President Kamala Harris prove that did not happen at the Capitol. There is no reporting or National Park Service statement that protesters put graffiti on Philadelphia's Liberty Bell on July 24, 2024.
Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Wilmington, Del., police say
A man was killed after being shot in Delaware on Friday evening, according to the Wilmington Police Department. The 35-year-old man was found by officers who were responding to a shooting that happened just after 7:30 p.m on the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, police said. Officers took...
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died.Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT.Then in 1970, she began her talk program "Mornings with Mary."Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same."Reverend Louise Williams Bishop and Mary Mason are the two African American women who really broke the barrier in Philadelphia radio for us to come behind them," Thera Martin, Mason's former program director, told Action News.Martin said it was an honor...
Recovery Cafe to open in Dover
Dover’s new Recovery Cafe opens to the public this Friday after hosting a soft open last week for community members to see the space. Recovery cafes are community spaces that are safe and drug- and alcohol-free. Once the cafe in Dover opens, people will be able to visit up to three times as a guest.
Mainland Grad & Hard Rock CEO Named to Gaming Hall of Fame
Mainland Regional High School graduate Jim Allen has been named to the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024 by the American Gaming Association, honoring his significant contributions to the industry. Let me add that Jim is a good guy and very caring to his employees. It has always stuck...
Phillies “Shimmy” to Sea Isle for Special Event Aug. 20
It seems that Sea Isle City is turning out to be the place to go this summer for star players and other celebrities from the Philly sports scene. After major events in Sea Isle involving the Eagles and Flyers in June and early July, now comes word that the Phillies are coming to town on Aug. 20 for a family-friendly celebration called the “Phillies Shimmy Down The Shore.” It is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. in Excursion Park.
Landmark Moorlyn Theatre Reopens in Ocean City
The Moorlyn Theatre began featuring films in the era of silent movies. It opened in 1922 and was an Ocean City staple on the Boardwalk for visitors and residents for many years. Aside from some ownership changes, it remained a movie theater, but was closed until new owners came along...
Atlantic City's $22 million project to rebuild Baltic Avenue Canal, prevent flooding is underway
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal in order to protect the city from persistent flooding.As part of the project, the city will install six pumps on Atlantis Avenue to push out water from the underground tunnel into the waterways of the back bay during major flood events.Crews will also install screening systems to prevent litter from entering the back bay.The canal, which was built in 1912, is connected to hundreds of storm drains, and it's supposed to remove floodwaters from much of the city.However, city...
55 Years Ago, Atlantic City, NJ Had 3 Days of Music For The Ages
For three (3) days in 1969, Atlantic City, New Jersey staged a “Who’s Who” showcase of incredible musical talent. The Atlantic City area still regularly attracts a significant caliber of talent, but, not in this volume. An iconic, once in a lifetime event brought them by the...
Atlantic City, New Jersey Announces 1st Time Homeowner Lottery
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small has announced the creation of a 1st time homeowners lottery, that will change the lives of the lucky winners. Each selected lottery winner will have the opportunity to purchase a new $ 400,000 home for approximately 1/2 price. The homes will be located...
Third Structural Engineer Says Tabernacle Town Hall ‘Not in Imminent Danger of Collapse,’ Contradicting Previous Statements of Tabernacle Officials, Professionals
TABERNACLE—In completely contradicting months of allegedly suspect claims by Tabernacle Township professionals and officials, as well as that of two structural engineers (both of whom many accused of not being independent from those individuals), who contended that Tabernacle Town Hall is in “imminent danger of collapse” into Medford Lakes-Tabernacle Road, a third structural engineer retained by the municipality has certified on July 22 that after having performed a July 9 inspection of the building, “In our opinion, the building is not in imminent danger of collapse.”
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