Atlantic, Cape May counties prepare for Nov. 3 general election
On Nov. 3, voters across New Jersey will head to the polls for the 2026 general election, with federal, county and municipal offices on the ballot. New Jersey voters will decide a U.S. Senate race, while voters across the state will also choose representatives to the...
New Jersey minimum wage will rise to $16.48 in 2027
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced the new rate Tuesday, Sept. 29. The annual adjustment is tied to changes in the federal Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation. Different wage requirements apply to certain groups of...
Sewell man sentenced on multiple charges
On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, Michael Celia, 36, of Sewell, NJ, was sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Pamela D’Arcy, P.J.Cr. Celia previously pleaded guilty in several cases involving fourth-degree unlawful taking by means of conveyance,...
Pleasantville man pleads guilty to distributing drugs, sexual assault, terroristic threats
On Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, Roberto Perez-Solis, 44, of Pleasantville, NJ, pled guilty to a number of pending criminal cases including a guilty plea to first-degree distribution of CDS, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, and two counts of third-degree...
Tunnel to Towers plans 97-unit Veterans Village in Northfield
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is preparing to break ground on a new permanent supportive housing complex for veterans in Northfield, bringing 97 units of affordable housing and on-site services to an almost eight-acre property. The foundation is currently under...
