US gives go-ahead for Orsted's New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
It cleared the way Wednesday for the first of at least three such projects in a state trying to become the East Coast leader in wind energy.
Officials: Suspect arrested after punching police officer in Atlantic County
The suspect also tried to assault the officer with an ornamental rock and metal bird feeder, authorities say.
Internet gambling would be given 5 more years under latest change in New Jersey
Internet gambling would be allowed to take place for at least five more years under the latest proposal by New Jersey lawmakers.
New Jersey casinos want 10 more years of internet gambling, but NJ may only approve for 2 more
New Jersey’s casinos want to expand the state’s tops-in-the-nation internet gambling market for another 10 years, but state lawmakers may only approve it for an additional two.
Officials: Woman charged with deliberately starting Atlantic City 3-alarm rowhome fire
A total of six Atlantic City houses were destroyed, while 10 people were trapped and had to be rescued from their homes.
10 rescued from 3-alarm Atlantic City rowhome blaze; 3 injured: officials
10 people were rescued from a three-alarm rowhome fire in Atlantic City. Three people were injured in the fire, authorities said.
Man's shooting death under investigation in Egg Harbor: officials
A 30-year-old was found and transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
MGM says it did nothing wrong as 'fraudster' gambled online
Gambling giant MGM Resorts International says it did nothing wrong in its dealings with a New York City man who accuses it of preying on his gambling addiction with repeated cash bonuses intended to keep him gambling.
3 Egg Harbor condos heavily damaged in fire, as 2 dogs are rescued
A fire in Egg Harbor Township Sunday afternoon has damaged some condominiums.
As legal gambling surges, some states want to teach teens about the risks
Warnings about the potential dangers of gambling could soon join education about drugs and alcohol in the nation's classrooms. The classes would educate students about its risks, warning signs of a problem, and consequences.
Americans bet $220B on sports in 5 years since legalization
The industry shows few signs of slowing despite some recent scandals that have put a spotlight on wagering safeguards.
Officials: Atlantic City man found guilty of stalking, sending threatening messages to NJ judge
From August 2021 to April 2022, the man left violent and threatening messages for a former Atlantic County judge and stalked him, authorities say.
Iconic white horse statue stolen from pedestal along New Jersey highway
A group of New Jersey teens looking to stirrup trouble tore down an iconic horse statue that proudly stood along a local highway for more than 60 years.
Philadelphia man faces 20-year term after Atlantic City casino slaying plea, prosecutors says
A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty in the stabbing death of his girlfriend in an Atlantic City casino almost two years ago, prosecutors said.
Philadelphia firefighter severely injured in ladder fall gets invitation to perform at NJ music festival
The firefighter says the opportunity is a dream come true that is helping him to focus on recovery so he can deliver the best performance of his life.
New Jersey acts to help problem gamblers, sets ad standards
New Jersey is changing its gambling regulations to set advertising standards, making it easier for people with gambling problems to exclude themselves from casinos and marketing from gambling houses, and creating a position to monitor how well the state’s problem gambling outreach efforts are working.
Atlantic City's first adult-use marijuana dispensary opens on 4/20
A first-of-its-kind recreational marijuana dispensary in one of New Jersey's most popular shore towns will open its doors on the most fitting day of the year.
9-year-old Atlantic County boy rings the bell with the Phillies to celebrate last cancer treatment
A 9-year-old Hammonton boy rang the bell at Wednesday night’s Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, celebrating his last chemo treatment for leukemia on a night he won’t forget.
