From autographs to the enormous amount of booths, The National thrills in Atlantic City
The Malvern, Pennsylvania, resident started the hobby when he was younger and, over 35 years, has accumulated thousands of signatures, many from Hall of Fame athletes. Camp added to his impressive collection Saturday at the 42nd National Sports Collectors Convention at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The five-day convention known as The National ends Sunday. […]
Flush with cash, NJ Transit plans upgrades
New Jersey Transit is significantly increasing its annual spending on capital projects after getting big cash infusions from the state and federal governments. Under an updated plan approved by NJ Transit’s board earlier this month, the agency is now budgeting more than $2.6 billion for capital projects during the fiscal year that ends June 30, […]
Atlantic City police break up homeless encampment under Playground Pier
Bill Butler, who is homeless, was awake at 7 a.m. on Monday when he and about 20 others were abruptly visited by city officials and told to vacate an encampment they had set up under Caesars’ Playground Pier. Butler and about 20 to 25 squatters were escorted from the spot, first discovered underneath the pier […]
Copper theft drops CRDA’s sale price of AC building in half
Last year, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority negotiated a deal to sell a building for about a 10th of its assessed value of more than $1 million. On Thursday, authority board members unanimously agreed to cut that price in half, after someone stole the copper façade off the property. The multi-story building at 20 S. […]
Amazon facility no longer coming to Galloway
Plans to build an Amazon delivery facility in the township appear to have been shelved, dampening hopes of bringing the online retail giant to the area — but there is a chance another project at that same location is en route. The township Planning Board announced in February that there was a proposal to build […]
Urban farmers say government funding would help solve food insecurity in NJ
On most days you can find Bilal Walker tending to one of two small community farms he manages under the Al-Munir Farms banner in his native Newark. He’s a proud urban farmer who believes his work can heal marginalized communities, like many neighborhoods in Brick City, where poverty, crime and food insecurity are prevalent. At […]
Sarkos named acting chief of the Atlantic City Police Department
James Sarkos has been named acting chief of the Atlantic City Police Department, leading local officials to hope he will soon get the chief job outright. “I am pleased to announce James Sarkos as Acting Chief of the Atlantic City Police Department,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a written statement. “Throughout his tenure as Interim […]
Atlantic City briefs: Council passes ban on Boardwalk sleeping
City Council passed a resolution making it illegal to sleep on or under the Boardwalk during its meeting Wednesday night. “We don’t have it on the books; it’s prohibited to sleep on the Boardwalk, in pavilions or under the Boardwalk,” said Councilman Jesse Kurtz. “This is giving law enforcement another tool.” For decades, homeless people […]
Atlantic City casino contracts bring 4 years of labor peace
Atlantic City casino workers are getting substantial raises and the gambling halls will enjoy four years of labor peace now that all nine casinos have reached new contracts with the industry’s main employee union. On Thursday afternoon, Golden Nugget Atlantic City reached agreement with Local 54 of the Unite Here union on a new contract, […]
Volunteer at the Atlantic City Tri
Volunteers are still needed for the Atlantic City Triathlon August 6th-7th! Have a great time while you help support AC area athletes! Individual volunteers and volunteer groups are welcome! Individual volunteers are eligible for a discount to a future DelMo race. Volunteer here.