Poll Finds Higher Costs Taking Some Cheer Out of Holiday Spending and Travel
Galloway, N.J. — Inflation is making the holidays a bit less merry, as many in New Jersey are cutting back on gift-giving or seasonal travel, according to a Stockton University Poll released Monday. Two-thirds of New Jersey adults surveyed said inflation was impacting their holiday spending a great deal (39%) or somewhat (27%), and one […]
Stockton University’s Holiday Tradition, Handel’s Messiah, Returns to Atlantic City
Galloway, N.J. – Nearly 200 singers from throughout the region will raise their voices in Stockton University’s production of “The Messiah” at the Event Center at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for the joyous holiday presentation of George Frederic Handel’s […]
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 […]
Poll: NJ Residents Oppose Casino Expansion, Full Smoking Ban
A poll of New Jersey voters conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) found that a majority of residents across all political affiliations oppose expanding casinos beyond New Jersey. The same poll found that few New Jersey residents support a total smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos, with the majority saying that limiting smoking, as is […]
Good numbers for NJ show few signs of economic trouble
Amid growing concerns about a potential recession, the latest economic reports for New Jersey show continued low unemployment, robust state revenue collections and other signs of strength. A long streak of consecutive months with private-sector job growth continued in October, and New Jersey’s unemployment rate remained well below where it was a year ago, according […]
Developer Bart Blatstein pitches $3 billion development project at Bader Field
Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, proposed a plan to redevelop the city-owned Bader Field with market rate rental housing during a press conference on Monday. The $3 billion plan calls for building 10,000 units of rental homes aimed at mid-market, and 400,000 square feet of retail and […]
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, […]