State of emergency declared after weather causes $300M in crop losses
A series of hard freezes hit farms and bogs hard in New Jersey and beyond during late April, causing an estimated $300 million in crop losses, with crop damage exceeding 30% in many parts of the state. On May 20, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for...
Skate AC to go global as Rohan Marley, son of iconic reggae singer Bob Marley, now president
After surviving two near-fatal car accidents and spending decades watching skateboarders pushed out of public spaces, Skate AC founder Jason Klotz says his mission has never felt more urgent. Now, with the help of newly appointed president Rohan Marley, the Atlantic...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events ‘Guys and Dolls’ Thursday, May 28-Sunday, June 7 Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point Love and luck collide in this timeless Broadway favorite that will guarantee a winning night of fun for the whole family. This high-energy classic is filled...
Soar & Shore Airshow set to attract thousands of visitors
Atlantic City is preparing for one of the season’s biggest events as fighter jets, stunt pilots and military aircraft take over the skies during the Soar & Shore Airshow. For three days, thousands of visitors are expected to gather along the beach, Boardwalk,...
Incorrect electric bills add to frustration over rising utility costs in South Jersey
Earlier this month, Atlantic City Electric (ACE) customers received paper bills with “inaccurate charges and balance information” due to a printing error by a third-party billing vendor. ACE said approximately 20,000 customers — about 3.5% of the total customer base,...
