Allegiant expands service from Atlantic City Airport to Florida with four new routes
Each year, about 450,000 passengers fly from Atlantic City Airport (ACY) to Florida with Spirit Airlines. This winter, travelers booking those trips will have two airline options. Just in time for snowbird season, when residents of colder regions head south for the...
Van Drew pushes for state of emergency to protect eroded Jersey Shore beaches
U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd Dist.) is urging New Jersey’s governor and governor-elect to declare a state of emergency and issue a disaster declaration, arguing that the step is legally required to unlock federal assistance for severely eroded Jersey Shore beaches...
NJ Senate panel advances bill banning dog, cat sales at pet stores
Measure has been long sought by animal advocates A Senate panel approved legislation Thursday that would bar New Jersey pet stores from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits in a divided vote Thursday. The Senate Economic Growth Committee approved the measure, one long...
Ocean City takes first step toward possible Boardwalk hotel redevelopment
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Ocean City officials moved a controversial redevelopment proposal forward, clearing the way for a formal review of the former Wonderland Pier site that could ultimately allow construction of a large resort hotel on the Boardwalk. After nearly four...
Mita hits pause on Wonderland sale ahead of Dec. 4 Council meeting
Eustace Mita, owner of the former Wonderland Pier site on the Ocean City Boardwalk, is pausing any plans to sell the property as he waits to see whether the city will reconsider his proposed $150 million luxury resort hotel. Mita — who also owns ICONA Resorts, a brand...
