Fisherman helps police, medics rescue man from burning car in Atlantic City

Police say an unconscious driver trapped in a burning car after a crash in New Jersey was rescued by two fishermen, two officers and an emergency medical technician.

Atlantic City’s May casino revenue down 65% in virus closure

With Atlantic City’s casinos shuttered and silent due to the coronavirus, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said Friday that the casinos and two racetracks elsewhere in the state took in $91.1 million in May, a decrease of over 65% from May 2019.

Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk in effort to boost crowds

Searching for ways to boost tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic, the city is dropping a longtime prohibition on drinking on the Boardwalk

Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino to be imploded, mayor says

The building that formerly held the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino for more than three decades will be imploded, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small confirmed during a Thursday conference.

Atlantic City keeps nightly curfew for week after protests, looting

A.C. was another spot in our area hit hard by looters Sunday night. Dozens of stores – and even a city-run pantry that feeds senior citizens – were all looted.

Atlantic City sets curfew, declares state of emergency

Atlantic City officials declared a state of emergency and have set an 8 p.m. curfew that will not expire until 6 a.m. Monday morning.

Service organization helps homeless amid COVID-19 crisis

Susan Long and Angels in Motion help homeless people and those battling addiction in Atlantic City during the pandemic.

Atlantic City voters reject proposal to eliminate mayor, keep government amid pandemic

Although it could be next week before all the votes are counted, Atlantic City’s mayor declared victory Tuesday night in a special election in which early returns showed voters strongly rejecting a proposal to eliminate a mayor in favor of an appointed manager.

Casino workers call for coronavirus protections before gaming resumes

Workers from casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans and Mississippi are calling for casinos to pay for testing them for the coronavirus before they return to their jobs.

Gov. Phil Murphy tours field hospital at Atlantic City Convention Center

The Atlantic City Convention Center field hospital is aimed at alleviating pressure on local hospitals and will treat non-coronavirus patients in 258 beds.

Casinos drop buffets, live shows as virus spreads in US

Some casinos are closing their buffets and nightclubs as they grapple with the coronavirus outbreak.

NJ park to be named after 10-year-old boy killed in football game shooting

A New Jersey park named after 10-year-old Micah "Dew" Tennant, who was killed in a shooting at a high school football game in Pleasantville.

Homeowners frustrated by property tax assessment in Atlantic City

The state of New Jersey has ordered that the homes in Atlantic City be reassessed which could cause their property taxes to rise.

New Jersey bill would make beachgoers fasten umbrellas to the sand

Under a recently introduced bill, beachgoers at the Jersey Shore would have to tether their umbrellas to the sand to prevent them from flying off and injuring people.

Margate boardwalk proponents decry fears of Atlantic City crime

Proponents of building a boardwalk in Margate are accusing the city of using “fear tactics” by claiming a walkway would make it easier for criminals from Atlantic City to commit crimes in the upscale beach enclave.

Can't touch this: Hard Rock slot machines controlled online

Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino unveiled slot machines that exist inside the casino, but which are entirely activated and played by gamblers over the internet.