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 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.

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.

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.

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.

South Jersey family searching for woman who delivered lost Easter gifts

Chris and Melissa Bolf were baffled when the package containing Easter presents for their 9-year-old and 6-year-old daughters appeared on their doorstep on Easter Sunday. 

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.