Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor pleads guilty to theft
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, Joseph Ridley-Jenkins, 48, of Mays Landing, NJ, pled guilty to an amended third-degree Theft. The recommended sentence is four years in New Jersey State Prison. He will also be required to pay $20,000 in restitution and will be...
Atlantic City coastal flooding: Officials urge nor’easter preparations
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City coastal flooding is expected as a prolonged nor’easter brings heavy rain, strong winds and potentially dangerous conditions through early Saturday, prompting officials to urge residents and visitors to prepare. Mayor Marty Small...
Northfield police officer charged with official misconduct
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, Malachi Valentine, 25, from Pleasantville, NJ, was arrested on charges of second-degree Official Misconduct, second-degree Pattern of Official Misconduct, third-degree Computer Criminal Activity, and petty disorderly persons...
Structural damage threatens Wonderland Pier’s iconic Ferris wheel
Structural deterioration at the former Wonderland Pier property has grown severe enough that the site’s iconic Ferris wheel may soon have to be demolished. According to reports, part of the former amusement park’s back deck has collapsed, with damage affecting a...
Atlantic City Sheraton could close as senior apartment plan awaits state funding
The Sheraton Atlantic City Hotel, which is connected to the Atlantic City Convention Center, could close later this year if its owners do not secure state funding for a planned redevelopment that would convert part of the hotel into senior apartments. The hotel’s...
