Bill would give shore towns option to reduce teen, veteran beach fees
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could make trips to the Jersey Shore more affordable for families with teenagers and for military veterans. The legislation (S1533) would allow — but not require — shore municipalities to create local ordinances...
Casino workers’ fight against indoor smoking heads back to court
For three decades, Pete Naccarelli has worked as a dealer at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, spending a majority of that time surrounded by cigarette smoke. He started in the industry at age 18, long before the dangers of secondhand smoke were widely discussed. “When...
Margate moves forward with $4.2M bond to fund school roof, solar and PAC upgrades
Margate’s Board of Commissioners introduced a $4.2 million school bond ordinance aimed at funding three major capital improvement projects across the city’s public schools. The ordinance was introduced during the commissioners’ meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, following...
Fire displaces students at Arthur Rann Elementary; district implements temporary relocation plan
A fire at Arthur Rann Elementary School left 670 students and 109 staff members displaced after the building was damaged early Monday, Jan. 26. After a week of uncertainty, students and staff are now dispersed at schools throughout Galloway Township’s PK-8 public...
