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Teens Creating Chaos on NJ Boardwalks. Where Are Their Parents?
What started as a pleasant weekend at the Jersey Shore, ended with people shaking their heads, and flooding Facebook with anger. Out-of-control teenagers creating havoc, have become the topic of conversation. People want answers. By all accounts, all along the Jersey coast, visitors and residents enjoyed great weather. The sun...
Local Jersey Shore leaders respond to reported ‘civil unrest’ over Memorial Day weekend. Blame ‘unruly, undisciplined, unparented children’
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Two Jersey Shore towns had a rough weekend after incidents caused panic in both Wildwood and Ocean City, New Jersey, disrupting what began as a picture-perfect start to the unofficial beginning of summer tourism season.
Atlantic City, NJ Agency is Under Federal Criminal Investigation
This has been a very long time coming. The many problems and criminal investigations are mounting in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We have learned that the Atlantic City, New Jersey Housing Authority is currently under federal criminal investigation. The leadership of United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew is largely responsible...
Will Last Year’s 1st Runner-up Become Miss New Jersey 2024?
History was made last year, when cousins Victoria Mozitis and Grace Mozitis finished 1-2 for Miss New Jersey 2023. Victoria Mozitis has been an exemplary Miss New Jersey 2023. Victoria Mozitis prevailed over 29 other contestants and competed in the 2024 Miss America Scholarship Competition. The four points of the...
Atlantic City Criminally Charged School’s Boss Displays Chutzpah
A very nice educational awards ceremony was held in Atlantic County, New Jersey on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The annual 2024 Governor’s Educator of The Year, Atlantic County Recognition Luncheon was held at the elegant The Carriage House. The event was hosted by:. Atlantic County Association of School Administrators,...
Atlantic City, NJ ‘The Blue Angels’ Fans, You Must Watch This
There is a new movie that is available right now on Amazon Prime. It covers an entire year of The Blue Angels - United States Navy Demonstration Squadron. In fact, it is one of the most amazing and powerful things that I have ever watched. No matter how much you...
Why NJ woman should sue casino for not paying up (Opinion)
You're at a casino in Atlantic City. You drove through some of the crumbling, sketchy streets to get to your parking spot in the casino garage. With a couple hundred bucks to play with, you make your way past the smoke and crowds to grab your favorite spot at the progressive slots. Then you play.
A Cape May – Atlantic County, NJ Republican Who Can Win Statewide
Republicans have shown the ability to win statewide for Governor of New Jersey with great regularity over the past 40-plus years … Tom Kean, Christie Whitman, Chris Christie … with each winning twice. However, by direct comparison, it has proven very difficult for more than 50 years for...
Remembering Ventnor Firefighter Who Died in the Line of Duty
Every Memorial Day the Ventnor City Fire Department hosts the Kenny Wayland Memorial Run. Here is how Ventnor City Firefighter Kenny Wayland died in the line of duty in 1972. On December 15th, 1972, a fire was reported at the 5000 Boardwalk beachfront apartment building, and Platoon 1, under the command of Captain Colt Collins, responded to the fire.
New Jersey’s first cannabis-consumption comedy club coming to Atlantic City
Anyone who's ever gotten high knows that comedy and cannabis go together. AC Jokes is going to make that happen in Atlantic City. They've partnered with High Rollers Dispensary to open AC's first cannabis-consumption comedy club this June at the Claridge Hotel. The first show will be at the Vue...
Miss New Jersey 2024 Finals Set for Resorts Casino Atlantic City
The Miss New Jersey Education Foundation has announced that the state finals competition, with preliminary competitions are set for Thursday, June 6, 2024 and Friday, June 7, 2024. The final night of competition will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the SuperStar Theatre at Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic...
Atlantic City, NJ, Among America’s 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homeowners
According to Realtor.com, who ranked America’s 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers in 2024, there is one spot in South Jersey that is affordable for homeowners. Atlantic City, which was ranked No. 2 on the list, with a median list price of $239,000. Perhaps better known for its...
PBS to Tell Story of Somers Point & ‘Eddie & the Cruisers’
Somers Point City Council President Janice Johnston has received a request from an executive producer of PBS NJ to make arrangements to tell the story of the Making of the movie Eddie & the Cruisers at Tony Mart's in Somers Point. The Story of Making Eddie & the Cruisers. The...
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