Home sales drop for eighth consecutive month
The housing market is hitting another speed bump, adding to growing concerns about a potential crash. The latest monthly report from New Jersey Realtors shows existing home sales dropped nationwide for the eighth month in a row. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s a 24% decline from the same time last year. Between […]
Rutgers University develops oyster reef ecosystem to prevent beach erosion
Sea level rise and increased storm events caused by climate change are accelerating erosion along the East Coast, putting communities and infrastructure at risk. Concrete breakwaters are often installed in the ocean to reduce erosion and protect communities. However, scientists say nature might be the best defense. Rutgers University has partnered with the environmental engineering […]
Another benefit to CRDA police funding in this era of officer shortages
For several years, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has been funding additional police officers for Atlantic City. This important benefit to the city began before state government started working to restore the city, even before the CRDA shifted its statewide focus to the city and its Tourism District. Most are Class II special officers who […]
LIGHT Comments on Third Quarter Report from the New Jersey DGE
Comments from Jane Bokunewicz, faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT), Stockton University School of Business, on the third quarter of 2022 numbers released today by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement: Summer 2022 faced many headwinds from shortages in staffing and supplies to increased gas prices and […]
AC’s Bar 32 Launches Chocolate Golden Ticket-Inspired Contest
Bar 32 is giving Taylor Swift fans a chance to win two tickets to the megastar’s upcoming concert in Philadelphia by launching a “Golden Ticket”- inspired candy bar contest. “Instead of a Golden Ticket, we’re offering a prize worth its weight in gold,” says Lee Sanchez, Chocolatier and Partner of Bar 32, a bean-to-bar chocolate […]
Two New Rollercoasters Coming to Atlantic City’s Steel Pier
Two new attractions are coming to Atlantic City’s Steel Pier in the next three years. The amusement park is adding a pair of rollercoasters, according to an announcement by Premier Rides, which specializes in manufacturing theme-park rides. The news was revealed at this week’s annual expo for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. […]
OceanFirst Bank Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Stockton Students
Galloway, N.J. – The OceanFirst Foundation presented a check for $40,000 to Stockton University on Nov. 14 that is providing 16 scholarships to first-year students for the 2022-23 academic year. Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said the $2,500 scholarships mean a lot to students and the university. “You have been an incredible partner. This really makes […]
Press of Atlantic City, Stockton partner to launch journalism lab
The Press of Atlantic City and Stockton University are teaming up on a new journalism lab aimed at developing the next generation of reporters. The Community Reporting Innovation Lab features two rooms in the John F. Scarpa Academic Center in Atlantic City that will be used for meeting and workspace. “Communities everywhere need […]
U.S. Supreme Court justice swears in Atlantic City police Chief Sarkos
There was a surprise attendee at police Chief James Sarkos’ public swearing in Thursday — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who grew up near Trenton and appeared via the internet to swear in the new chief. “I’m honored and humbled to be sworn in as chief in such an iconic building,” Sarkos, 46, […]
NJ Governor Murphy: Major National Event is Coming to Atlantic City
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, the incoming Chairman of the National Governor’s Association just broke major news on Thursday, November 17, 2022, during an interview. Governor Murphy confirmed for the first time anywhere that the National Governor’s Association Annual Summer Meeting for 2023 will be held in Atlantic City. Murphy confirmed that this […]