Atlantic City metro area has second largest annual decrease in home flipping rates, per report
The Atlantic City metropolitan statistical area saw the second largest decrease in home-flipping rates in the country in 2021, according to a report issued by ATTOM, a real estate data curator. Home flipping — the practice of selling a property shortly after buying to turn a quick profit — fell as a share of all […]
More volunteers needed to help the thousands of runners expected for inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Atlantic City Half Marathon and 5K
The inaugural Rock ’n’ Roll Atlantic City Half Marathon & 5K is scheduled for May 14-15, and a health and fitness expo is set for May 13-14 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The IRONMAN Group owns the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series that holds races around the country. The 5K will take place May […]
Eyeing better days, Atlantic City casinos start new projects
The thwack of hammers and the whine of power saws are vying for attention with the beeping of slot machines and the clack of the bouncing roulette ball at many Atlantic City casinos this spring as the gambling halls spend millions on updating their properties. The projects come as the gambling industry anticipates a busy […]
American Airlines to start ACY to Philadelphia airport service
American Airlines will start selling tickets to destinations around the world through Atlantic City International Airport, where customers can check in there, go through security, then be bussed directly to their flights in Philadelphia. American Airlines and its partner Landline announced the new service in a press release Thursday. The service starts June 3, and […]
Steel Pier Prepares for Spring Reopening
Steel Pier, Atlantic Cities oldest amusement park, is planning for a spring reopening. Steel Pier has become a staple in Atlantic City for entertainment, fun, and of course…that boardwalk food. Learn More from PHL 17.
Our view: Support for offshore wind energy strengthens
The federal government, New Jersey and other East Coast states committed themselves to offshore wind energy before the public was adequately informed about it and had a chance to weigh in on it. We often criticize local governments for doing that and draw attention to the problems thus created. In the case of this massive […]
Juliano on AC: Pandemic Comeback, iGaming, AC Smoking Ban
In Atlantic City, an iconic Boardwalk casino has come full circle. Two years ago, Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc. bought the Bally’s casino resort from Caesars Entertainment. The property, which opened as Bally’s Park Place in 1979, was acquired by Harrah’s in 2005. Harrah’s later became Caesars. And in December of 2020, when Caesars sold […]
More than 1,000 people get in-person unemployment help in first week of DOL effort
In its first four days of providing in-person help with unemployment claims since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development made 1,223 appointments statewide, a spokesperson said Tuesday. “Mostly everyone with an appointment arrived for their scheduled appointment,” said DOL spokesperson Angela Delli-Santi. Another 2,429 appointments have […]
JetBlue just announced a bid to buy Spirit for $3.6 billion, edging out Frontier’s $2.9 billion offer
Low-cost giants Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a groundbreaking merge agreement in February, but JetBlue Airways just made a “superior proposal” for Spirit. On Tuesday, JetBlue confirmed that it has placed a bid of about $3.6 billion to acquire Spirit, with “an adjusted enterprise value of $7.3 billion.” The news may ruffle feathers with […]
N.J.’s offshore wind to bring $150 billion in private investment and power thousands of jobs
Not one turbine has been installed off the coast of New Jersey. In fact, not one turbine has been built. And it’s not expected the state’s fledgling offshore wind industry will really take flight until at least the end of 2024 when the first blades start churning out utility-scale megawatts of renewable energy. Yet, a group of […]