A Weymouth man accused of beating his neighbor, threatening the property manager and battling police was ordered held in jail Tuesday.Gilberto Baez Jr., 33, went to his neighbor’s apartment Oct. 9, telling him, “I have a problem with you,” before forcing his way inside, according to the affidavit read at his detention hearing.The unnamed victim … Read more
Restaurant Week in Atlantic City is looking to be a little different this year. The popular weeklong festival is having a little pandemic overhaul. First, you won’t have to wait until March to dine at local hot spots at a fixed price. This year the event will be held from Oct. 3 through 8. But … Read more
Pleasantville is offering COVID-19 vaccinations without an appointment.The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Thursday and Friday and next Wednesday through Friday.Anyone interested an come to the Pleasantville Recreation Center at 400 Brighton Ave. during those times. TOTAL BREAKDOWN BY MUNICIPALITY(as of Wednesday, May 12) Egg … Read more
Atlantic City’s vaccination megasite went a little Upside Down this week.Gaten Matarazzo, one of the stars of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” got his second dose against COVID-19 at the site the Convention Center.An Ocean County native, Matarazzo took to Instagram to share his experience and encourage others to get vaccinated.“Round two! Fully vaccinated!” he wrote, accompanied … Read more
A Wildwood bar won’t be able to serve alcohol this summer after repeatedly violating COVID-19 restrictions.Shamrock Beef and Ale on Pacific Avenue agreed to give up its liquor licens from May 1 through Sept. 30, under a settlement between Alcoholic Beverage Control and Tommy G’s Shamrock LLC, which hold the bar’s license.Castaway’s Pirate Bar and … Read more