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TRAVEL October 5

Atlantic City, a US casino mecca, could be the winning bet for travel this fall

Head on out to the alternative to Las Vegas this fall and check out Atlantic City. From entertainment to top-rated restaurants, there is much to see and do on the boardwalk.

New Jersey July 10

New Jersey travel guide to explore sparkling beaches, theme parks and more

From the sandy beaches of the Jersey Shore to vibrant cities like Ocean City and Atlantic City, discover the best of New Jersey in this travel guide.

New Jersey Shore Atlantic City June 6

Police officer breaks down door to rescue teen, pets trapped in burning building: bodycam

Atlantic City Police Officer Riley Flynn saw distressed commotion outside of a home at 1 a.m. and a teenager hanging out of the second-floor window of a burning home.

New Jersey May 28

New Jersey to receive $125M payout in dispute over cancelled offshore wind farms

Danish wind developer Orsted will pay $125 million to the state of New Jersey to settle claims over the cancellation of two proposed offshore wind farms.

New Jersey April 30, 2024

Atlantic City unions clash in court over anti-smoking lawsuit targeting casinos

New Jersey's attorney general and Local 54 of the Unite Here union are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by another union aiming to ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos.

New Jersey April 26, 2024

NJ announces emergency dune repairs in shore town penalized for doing them itself

New Jersey has announced an emergency beach replenishment project in North Wildwood, a southern shore town at the center of a political showdown over its badly-eroded dunes.

New Jersey April 19, 2024

1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

A man identified as 67-year-old Bruce Elder was reported dead Friday after a fire under an Atlantic City, New Jersey, pier near a homeless encampment.

New Jersey April 19, 2024

Investigation launched into cause of school bus fire on NJ's Garden State Parkway

Authorities are investigating what caused a large school bus fire to erupt on the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County, New Jersey, while 10 students were aboard.

New Jersey April 16, 2024

Daughter's boyfriend, of whom Atlantic City mayor disapproved, recorded abuse on video call: affidavit

Democratic Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small was caught on video abusing his daughter by her boyfriend, of whom he disapproved, according to an affidavit.

New Jersey April 15, 2024

Atlantic City mayor, wife charged with abusing, assaulting teenage daughter: 'smack the weave out of her head'

Democratic Mayor Marty Small of Atlantic City, New Jersey, has been charged alongside his wife, La'Quetta, with the repeated physical abuse of the couple's teenage daughter.

New Jersey April 11, 2024

First dead whale of the season washes up on Jersey Shore

A dead humpback whale washed ashore Thursday morning in Long Beach Township, New Jersey, in the first such incident this year, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

New Jersey April 8, 2024

Atlantic City casino profits down in 2023, despite online gambling boost

Atlantic City casinos saw a 1.6% gross operating profit decline last year when compared to 2022, despite a sizable assist from online gambling revenue.

New Jersey April 5, 2024

New Jersey environmental group plucks 'bizarre' finds from state beach shores

An environmental group has released a report detailing the bizarre items found on New Jersey's beaches last year. Hundreds of volunteers help to clean the beaches.

New Jersey April 1, 2024

Atlantic City mayor says home was searched over 'private family issue,' dismissing corruption whisperings

Democratic Mayor Marty Small of Atlantic City, New Jersey, said Monday that five search warrants were executed at his home over a personal matter, denying a criminal investigation.

New Jersey March 27, 2024

$1.13B Mega Millions jackpot-winning ticket sold in Jersey Shore town

A customer at ShopRite Wines & Spirits in Neptune, New Jersey, has won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a losing streak dating back to last December.

New Jersey March 18, 2024

Eroding dunes leave Atlantic City casinos desperate for new sand by summer

Winter storms have significantly eroded Atlantic City's beaches, generating uncertainty over what lies ahead for the South Jersey tourism hub in the usually-busy summer season.

New Jersey March 15, 2024

Online gambling revenue skyrockets in Atlantic City, while in-person slump continues

Online gambling revenue is continuing its upswing in New Jersey, where virtual casinos are far outpacing their in-person, Atlantic City counterparts.

Pennsylvania February 15, 2024

Pennsylvania woman convicted of strangling 11-year-old son, driving SUV into ocean

Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead, 51, of Horsham, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of strangling her 11-year-old son to death last year. She faces a mandatory life sentence.

New Jersey February 5, 2024

Atlantic City casinos not obliged to stop compulsive gamblers, judge determines

A judge dismissed a lawsuit last Wednesday against the Borgata and MGM Resorts International, determining casinos have no obligation to prevent problem gamblers from betting.

New Jersey February 1, 2024

Top Atlantic City politico charged in absentee ballot fraud case

Former Atlantic City, New Jersey Councilman Craig Callaway has been charged in connection with an absentee ballot-related election fraud case.

New Jersey January 30, 2024

Atlantic City casino smoking ban advances in New Jersey Legislature

Legislation that would prohibit smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, New Jersey, cleared the state Senate's health committee on Monday.

New Jersey January 3, 2024

Atlantic City fatal stabbings ignite calls for increased surveillance in gambling resorts

Two separate fatal incidents occurred on New Year's Day in Atlantic City, involving a stabbing and another man found bleeding. No arrests have been made.

New Jersey December 14, 2023

Union protesters blow cigarette smoke at NJ lawmakers as Atlantic City smoking ban remains in limbo

United Auto Workers members disrupted a New Jersey Assembly committee meeting Thursday after a preliminary vote on an Atlantic City smoking ban was canceled.

New Jersey December 14, 2023

Atlantic City's decision to narrow main road sparks traffic safety concerns

Atlantic City plans to narrow its main road, Atlantic Avenue, from four lanes to two, citing pedestrian safety. Critics warn of potential traffic chaos during peak times.

New Jersey December 11, 2023

Atlantic City mobile supermarket offers relief to residents struggling with food insecurity

Atlantic City residents are facing challenges accessing affordable and quality groceries. A plan to build the city's first supermarket in two decades recently fell through.

New Jersey November 21, 2023

Atlantic City reports over $280M in third-quarter earnings

Atlantic City, New Jersey's casinos and online entities reported $281.2 million in third-quarter earnings this year, a 7.5% decline over the same period last year.

New Jersey November 17, 2023

New Jersey to continue offshore wind push despite top contractor's withdrawal

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities voted Friday to further explore offshore wind infrastructure, despite the withdrawal of top wind developer Orsted from the state's initiatives.

New Jersey November 14, 2023

Atlantic City casinos and racing track forfeit winnings accrued by underage gamblers

Over $77,000 in winnings accrued by underage gamblers or those who voluntarily excluded themselves from gambling activities are being forfeited by Atlantic City casinos.

New Jersey October 12, 2023

Developers make pledge to finish NJ's first offshore wind farm by 2025

Danish wind energy company Orsted has reached a $100 million agreement with New Jersey officials, pledging to complete the state's first offshore wind farm by Dec. 2025.

New Jersey August 22, 2023

Atlantic City still turning profits, but bottom lines shrinking

All nine Atlantic City casinos have reported profits in this year's second quarter, though the collective margin is significantly lower than what was reported a year ago.