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.

Atlantic City 'going in wrong direction,' Hard Rock CEO says

Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen said the company is willing to be part of the solution in Atlantic City but is not encouraged by recent developments.