New Jersey amusement, water parks can reopen at 50% capacity next Thursday
Amusement and water parks will be required to operate at 50% capacity when they reopen next week to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Atlantic City's Borgata reopening July 6; invited guests can come July 2
The Borgata tells The Associated Press it will open its doors to the general public four days after many of its competitors.
New Jersey casinos, indoor dining to reopen at 25% capacity July 2
On Thursday, July 2, casinos will be permitted to reopen at 25% capacity. Indoor dining will also be allowed to resume at 25% capacity.
Casino employees out of work demand extended benefits
Employees are enraged after receiving only three months of benefits and are protesting the companies.
Casinos push for cashless gambling payments, citing virus
In a report, the gambling industry's national trade group called on regulators in states where gambling is allowed to update their rules or laws to integrate cashless options for gamblers.
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 looks to ease restrictions on public drinking on the beach and boardwalk
Atlantic City looks to ease up on restrictions and will start allowing visitors to public drinking on the beaches and boardwalk.
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.
Community hosts parade honoring NJ boy, 5, battling cancer
Five-year-old Johnny, also known as Johnny the Brave, recently finished his fifth round of chemotherapy treatment and has one more to complete before he gets to ring the Victory Bell at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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.
Coronavirus closes Atlantic City casinos, dealing the industry another losing hand
After years of ups and downs, Atlantic City’s casinos are facing another setback.
COVID-19 claims life of 18-year-old NJ woman
The unidentified woman was from Mullica Township, but circumstances of how she became ill have yet to be revealed.
Women launch Facebook page to help casino workers
Two women are helping casino workers out of work due to COVID-19.
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.
South Jersey tattoo shop owner donates PPE to frontline workers
A tattoo artist donated masks, gloves, and cleaning gear to frontline heroes, including the local fire department, healthcare professionals, and social workers.