Atlantic City delays choice of developer for airport site
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City had been set to choose a development proposal Wednesday centered on high-end sports cars for a historic former airport property but dropped those plans after New Jersey officials asked them not to take the vote. The delay opens the door, or at least buys more time for, a […]
Atlantic City ShopRite talks end; officials to seek new bids for supermarket
The ShopRite deal is dead. Officials hope to salvage a new grocery store deal from the ashes. After more than a year of behind-the-scenes talks with Village Super Market, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority notified the company Tuesday afternoon that it was suspending negotiations. Both the CRDA and the state still hope […]
NJEDA TO RECEIVE $255M IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT NEW JERSEY’S SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
TRENTON, N.J. (December 20, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that the State of New Jersey is poised to receive more than $255 million in funding through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Following the U.S. Department of Treasury’s approval yesterday of New Jersey’s SSBCI application, the NJEDA will […]
Hard Rock Atlantic City Team Members Spread Holiday Cheer at The Arc of Atlantic County
Atlantic City, NJ – December 19, 2022 – Just in time for the holidays, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has adopted 10 families through The Arc of Atlantic County’s Holiday Partners Program. Hard Rock’s team of “Elves” were given names of individuals and families who receive services through The Arc of Atlantic County. They […]
SHE’S BACK!!!! LUCY THE ELEPHANT TO CELEBRATE GRAND RE-OPENING
The Save Lucy Committee announced this morning that after a very long 15-month, $2.4 million exterior restoration project, Lucy the Elephant will be unveiled at a ceremony on Wednesday, December 28th at 5:30pm. The restoration project, originally projected to take 8 months at a cost of $1.3 million, has faced numerous setbacks including uncovering more […]
Poll: Decline in Local News Coverage Discourages Civic Engagement for Some
Galloway, N.J. — The decline in local news coverage has left many in New Jersey feeling unprepared to make informed voting choices or to get involved in civic activities, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. Many news outlets struggling against circulation and ad revenue losses and competition on the internet have reduced staff. Fewer […]
N.J. is closer to allowing public cannabis consumption areas, as local startups hope for bigger opportunities
New Jersey is close to establishing regulations that would allow cannabis retailers and medical cannabis facilities to create public consumption areas. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) unanimously approved rules related to public consumption areas at a public meeting this month. The commission said the proposed rules “provide the legal requirements for cannabis consumption areas, a fee […]
Caesars Entertainment presents over 270 bikes, 17 boxes of toys and a $5,250 donation to Marine Corps for Toys for Tots Program
On Tuesday, December 13, Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Resorts – Caesars, Harrah’s Resorts, and Tropicana – presented the Marine Corps with over 270 bikes, 17 boxes of toys, and a $5,250 monetary donation to their Toys For Tots program. Throughout December, Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Resorts collected toys and monetary donations through various initiatives. At […]
NJEDA’s New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program Pre-Qualification Application Process to Open on December 15th
TRENTON, N.J. (December 13, 2022) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced it will begin accepting pre-qualification applications for the New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) on Thursday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. Funded at $20 million, the New Jersey MVP will provide grants to support the purchase of equipment to help manufacturers improve […]
Ocean Wind 1 Donates Electric Bicycles to Atlantic City Police Foundation
Caption: Representatives from Ocean Wind 1, the Atlantic City Police Department, the City of Atlantic City, Pedego and other organizations, following the unveiling of 10 electric bikes, funded through a donation from Ocean Wind 1. Atlantic City, NJ (December 12, 2022) – Today, through a generous donation from Ocean Wind 1, a fleet of 10, zero-emission, […]