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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.
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.
Egg Harbor City, NJ, Native Selected by Texas in MLB Draft
There has been plenty of talent from South Jersey and the Cape-Atlantic League that have heard their name called in recent years at the MLB Draft. This year another former Cape-Atlantic League player had his name called on draft day, former Cedar Creek and Holy Spirit pitcher Dave Hagaman. The Egg Harbor City resident has been drafted in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers with the No. 133 overall pick in the draft.
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.
A.C. church with ‘Boardwalk Empire’ connection becoming weed shop
This is a story that starts almost a century and a half ago. In Atlantic City on a street corner stands an old, abandoned building that served as Victory First Presbyterian Deliverance Church. It was damaged in 2012 by Superstorm Sandy and never really came back. The congregation found a new place in 2018 and it has sat abandoned since.
New Continuing Care Retirement Community: Southern Holmdel Vonage Redevelopment Presented to the Public
HOLMDEL, NJ - A presentation to the public was provided at a meeting on Monday night at town hall. Coming in at about 88 acres with a building of approximately 360,000 square feet, the future of the Vonage site has been under discussion for several years. The property is currently vacant. "The redevelopment of this property is complex yet necessary for Holmdel's future. We as a township had a clear perspective on what is needed, regardless of what type of development replaced the former Vonage world headquarters." stated Mayor Rocco Impreveduto. "An expansion of public safety facilities,...
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
Brick Organizing Cleanup of Little-Known (But Beautiful) Bayfront Spot
Brick officials are organizing the next “Pick Up Brick” environmental cleanup event at an area of open space that is often overlooked by residents as they drive by on the way to the beach. This Saturday, July 20, a community cleanup consisting of local residents as well as...
Gourmet bagel spot, The Bagel Nook, on the way to Route 36 in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — Gourmet bagel shop The Bagel Nook is bringing its "overloaded" concoctions to a former bank branch on Route 36, one of several new locations that will open in Monmouth County. The Bagel Nook has leased a 2,080-square-foot store at Eastpointe Center, a shopping center on Route 36 at the border of...
Cooper Health Making Big Investment in Atlantic & Cape May, NJ
In an exclusive on-air interview with George Norcross, the Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees … held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 … Mr. Norcross confirmed for the first time that Cooper University Health Care will be making a $ 500,000,000 investment in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 6 N.J. counties until 1 a.m. Wednesday
On Tuesday at 10:53 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m. for Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately...
New Jersey Transit warns commuters of potential delays, cancelations due to heat
The ongoing heat is causing commuter problems on Wednesday and New Jersey Transit is warning of potential delays and cancelations over the next couple of days.The agency put out an alert during the evening commute on Tuesday, saying that they were experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues affecting air conditioning units and other electronic components.They told customers that they may experience delays, and it could be necessary to "cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours."The agency said the issues involve old trains, old overhead wires and an old Portal Bridge."Our rail maintenance crews are working diligently to make...
DRPA votes to reduce toll increase on 4 bridges between Pa., NJ
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 50 cents. The DRPA voted unanimously to increase the tolls from $5 to $6, not $6.50 as originally planned.The agency previously approved its first toll increase in 13 years scheduled for Aug. 1. The increase was tied to the Consumer Price Index slated for the same day. The resolution passed Wednesday also pushed back the increase by one month — tolls will now go up on Sept. 1.Delaware River Port Authority chairman James Schultz said last week the CPI would bump the toll up $1.50. Instead, the DRPA voted on a resolution to reduce the scheduled increase by 50 cents."It's essentially a reduction from what the consumer price index is calling for," Schultz said last week.The DRPA operates the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges.The toll increase does not impact PATCO fares, the DRPA said in a news release.Frequent travelers can sign up for an $18 commuter discount on the DRPA website.
Forest fire at New Jersey military base 80% contained after overnight rain
BASS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Heavy rain overnight helped firefighters gain more control over a forest fire burning at a military bombing range in southern New Jersey. Fire officials said Wednesday that half an inch (1.3 centimeters) of rain fell overnight at the Warren Grove Air to Ground Range, a training facility for the New Jersey Air National Guard in the New Jersey Pinelands.
N.J. doesn’t give out free A/C’s like other states. Why that’s unlikely to change.
When it comes to intense summer heat, sweet relief for many means simply cranking up the air conditioner. But not everyone can pay for an A/C unit, or as the state notes, can afford the energy costs to always have one running at max. If you purchase a product or...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
This Is The New Jersey Road Law We Are all Breaking
We've all been driving in New Jersey for a long time, but we may have found one driving law we're all breaking all the time. I bet there isn't a person reading this who hasn't seen a vehicle in front of them on a single-lane road making a left and sliding into the shoulder to pass them.
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