Atlantic City’s post-Labor Day promotion gave rise to Miss America
Contributed by Lynn Wood More than a century ago, Atlantic City business leaders searching for a way to extend the summer tourism season created an event that would become a national institution. Sixteen-year-old Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C., emerged as the top...
Atlantic County opens applications for 2027 arts and history grants
Applications for the 2027 state arts and history grants are now available through the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, which regranted more than $229,000 to successful local non-profit applicants in 2026 for programs and projects that promote...
Atlantic City teen sentenced to 20 years for fatal stabbing
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Trumaine Clements, 19, from Atlantic City, NJ, was sentenced by the Honorable Joseph Levin, J.S.C., to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison subject to an 85% period of parole ineligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act. On August 16,...
CRDA Board approves nearly $1.8M in community grants during first half of 2026
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board approved 14 community grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million, during the first six months of 2026. These grants support a wide range of organizations, each working to strengthen Atlantic City’s economy,...
Atlantic City man arrested in 2009 murder cold case
On Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, Billie Woods, 44, of Atlantic City, NJ was taken into custody by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF), Atlantic City Division and by members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit...
