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Sunday, March 31

Somers Point man's near-fatal crash gives him new view of Apple watch

Ronald Kollman credits some luck and an Apple watch with helping him survive a devastating crash.

Saturday, March 30

It's still 'a great day,' says Atlantic City mayor under investigation

Mayor Marty Small and his wife, Schools Superintendent LaQuetta Small, will appear with their attorney, Ed Jacobs, at a news …

Juvenile charged in stabbing of teen at Egg Harbor Township park

An 18-year-old is in the hospital recovering from the assault.

New recording studio looks to boost Atlantic City artists

Hit Nation Empire Studios is the dream of Kyshawn Wyman. He wants it to be a welcoming space for all …

Hard Rock has all the makings for a perfect date night

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City packs a big punch when it comes to planning a dinner, an …

Brigantine stranding center releases six recovered seals

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center continues to aid more seals as injured pups continue to come in.

Friday, March 29

Five things we know about the Atlantic City mayor investigation

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small will have a news conference with his attorney at City Hall on Monday to discuss …

Atlantic County prosecutor honored by Muslim American Law Enforcement Association

Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds' outreach efforts made him the perfect choice for Prosecutor of the Year, association President Lt. …

Absecon man killed in Vineland crash

No charges have been filed in the crash at this time.

Conversation with a woman of a certain age in Atlantic City

Comedian Carole Montgomery — creator of "Funny Women of a Certain Age" — brings her comedy to the Borgata Comedy …

Thursday, March 28

Millville man gets 40 years in sexual assault that impregnated preteen

Justin Kuhl was convicted last May of sexually assaulting a girl younger than 13.

ACHS principal charged with official misconduct as mayor's home is raided

A student claims they went to the principal about abuse by their parents, and instead of reporting it, Constance Days-Chapman …

Everyday items give new hue to Easter egg dyeing

Forget the old dye sets that stain your fingers and make a mess. Everyday materials like onion skins, blueberries and …

Atlantic City mayor heralds tax decrease, revenue increase in budget

Mayor Marty Small said the tax decrease is 10.2 cents, with ratables seeing an increase for the first time in …

Wednesday, March 27

Lots of entertainment and egg-citement in Atlantic City

For those of you who are looking for a little more than just a chocolate bunny this weekend, there are …

Atlantic County sisters charged in theft of drugs from skilled nursing facility

Deborah Baskerville allegedly used her sister's nursing identification to work at the Monmouth County facility and then stole 10 oxycodone …

Galloway tattoo shop helps police track down burglary suspect

Vito Anderson, 38, already had pending summonses for burglaries out of Northfield and Absecon when he was charged in seven …

Public's help sought in 'Cooks Books' killing 39 years later

Raul Suarez — better known as "Cooks Books" — was found mortally wounded March 31, 1985. The crime has never …

Tuesday, March 26

Ex-corrections officer from Linwood admits to two fraud schemes

John DeSalvo, 47. orchestrated two different fraud schemes, including one involving cryptocurrency that resulted in losses of more than $600,000.

N.J. among attorneys general looking into Glock machine gun conversion

Matthew Platkin is one of a dozen attorneys general who signed a letter to Glock Inc. asking the company to …

Why does fentanyl exist?

Fentanyl was the most promising medical advancement of its time. It's now one of the leading causes of death in …

Air Station Atlantic City crew responds to Baltimore bridge collapse

Two crews from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City is one of several agencies who responded to the collapse of …

ACCC conference focuses on struggles first-generation students face

The second annual First-Generation Student Conference, “Maximizing Your College Experience,” was attended by more than 120 students from local colleges …

Monday, March 25

Coastal Grandpa mixes old and new for decor by the shore

The Coastal Grandpa trend introduces a fresh approach to coastal decor, mixing the allure of old and repurposed pieces with …

Illegally parked car leads to Atlantic City guns and drugs arrests, police say

A car blocking traffic in Atlantic City led to the arrest of three people and recovery of two guns, police …

Video shows Longport officer shoot gun during welfare check

The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the Dec. 2 incident that happened at a home on 13th Street. No …

Sunday, March 24

Atlantic City recreation presents three-point showcase

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown and comedian Bubba Dub will show their shooting skills at the basketball event from 6 …

Saturday, March 23

Atlantic City's first (legal) distillery turns 7

BreakingAC sat down with Little Water Distillery to find out about its beginnings, it unique names and what the future …

Atlantic City man with pending drug cases jailed on gun charges

Semaj Poteat, the target of the investigation, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. He was released on summonses in his …

Friday, March 22

Atlantic City teen charged in shootings ordered detained

Freeman Wilson, who turned 17 this week, was waived up to adult court on assault, gun and drug charges that …

Player hits $330K Jackpot at Harrah's Atlantic City

The game is part of Caesars Entertainment’s multi-linked All-In Progressive Poker Jackpot.

Jailed Cape man now charged with creating child pornography

Javish Roman, 21, was arrested last week for possession of child sexual abuse materials. But further investigation found that he …

Stockton Education Expo looks to address teacher shortage

About 100 students attended the second Education Career Expo. “The aim is to support our partners in their endeavor to …

Thursday, March 21

These places will be hoppin' for Easter weekend

A bevy of brunches are available ... many allowing the littlest to feast for free.

Raising a glass as Tilton Inn readies to close in EHT

The Egg Harbor Township bar and restaurant has been a mainstay for more than 60 years ...

Graduating Atlantic City High athletes choose their next step

Swimmer James Haney, lacrosse player Mia D'Arco and quarterback Joseph Lyons III have picked their colleges.

Atlantic City boater indicted in crash that killed Ventnor swimmer

Jeffrey Jastrzembski's blood-alcohol level was .195, nearly 2½ times the legal limit, according to the charges. Several people witnesses the …

Mays Landing man arrested in mother's killing

Sean Daly is accused of killing his mother, Melba Daly. He previously served a four-year prison sentence for attempting to …

Wednesday, March 20

Cape, Cumberland and Atlantic counties tops in state unemployment

Cape May County tops the list at 12.6 percent

Atlantic City police welcome five new captains

The new captains will be assigned to various command positions.

Weekend offers rocking, (egg) rolling and a disco ball

Find out some fun offerings this weekend.

Delaware man indicted in Buena crash that killed Vineland woman

Kevin Wilson was drunk and speeding when he struck the vehicle, killing the 36-year-old passenger, according to the charges.

Tuesday, March 19

Developer is making his Atlantic City dream a reality in the Southeast Inlet

The city's Southeast Inlet has long been a promising area for development. But now the city believes it has a …

UPDATE: Partnership clears the runway for Atlantic City Air Show to take off

Funding issues and a push to move the Air Show to the weekend had many saying the annual event would …

Homeowner will stay jailed in Galloway cockfighting ring

Jose Madera allegedly turned his home into a cockfighting operation, complete with spectator-style seating.

Atlantic City ready to gain 33 firefighters

There are 25 Atlantic City residents among the 33 recruits set to graduate Friday.

Monday, March 18

Want to change party affiliation before primary? Must be done by April 10

Voters looking to change their party affiliation only have until April 10 if they want to vote in the upcoming …

Expanded BreakingAC means more offerings and reader input

Readers can now plan their weekend, find out about entertainment and dining, submit opinions and nominate good citizens.

No details as Atlantic City Housing Authority awards contract

The meeting — which was inexplicably held via Zoom — offered no other details, including the cost, specific wording of …

Sunday, March 17

Christian Ragland helps community breakdown barriers to health care

Christian Ragland is BreakingAC's first Good Citizen.

Irish Pub always knows your name ... even with a bag on your head

It's Bag Day! Find out about the post-St. Patrick's Day Atlantic City tradition ...

Saturday, March 16

Charity events offer a fun night out — and a tax incentive

Don't wait until you're doing your taxes to realize you should have been more charitable. Get to one of these …

Egg Harbor City pantry moving out of the box

It started as a wooden standalone pantry in a residential front yard.

Ex-Atlantic City councilman admits to voter fraud

“This defendant admitted that he attempted to deprive residents of New Jersey of a fair election by obtaining false voter …

Galloway officer goes bald for childhood cancer

Alex Bennett planned to just shave his beloved mustache unless he reached a "high donation amount." He surpassed even that …
March 16, 2024

EHT man accused of sexually assaulting teen released from jail

Shawn Nguyen allegedly used his position as a U.S. National Guard recruiter to try to silence the 16-year-old girl.

Seven great places to take a hike in South Jersey

If you are an experienced hiker looking for a challenge or a novice looking to connect with nature, springtime hiking …

Friday, March 15

Atlantic City graduates second Atlantic City Electric work program class

Twenty residents completed the 16-week Atlantic City Infrastructure Program, an energy workforce-training program that is a partnership between the city …

Van Drew calls for federal investigation into Atlantic City Housing Authority

Congressman Jeff Van Drew alleges the Atlantic City Housing Authority failed to fulfill its contractual responsibility to maintain clean and …

Thursday, March 14

Feral cat who bit Pleasantville resident tests positive for rabies

The cat appeared ill and was taken in by a homeowner in the 100 block of Bayview Avenue, officials said
March 14, 2024

Egg Harbor City is an example of community-focused leadership, says Atlantic County prosecutor

Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds gives kudos to the community work being done by leaders in Egg Harbor City.

Vineland man wanted in fatal shooting

Angel Aguero, 31, is charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful …

Wednesday, March 13

March 13, 2024

These are the highest-paying jobs in Atlantic City that don't require a college degree

While graduation from a four-year college can certainly work wonders for students' future careers, it's not necessary for all fields—something …

These states lead the way in population growth. Where does New Jersey rank?

Way.com looks at Census Bureau data to see which states are losing or gaining the most people.
March 13, 2024

What the Biden administration's new order on AI will mean for cybersecurity

The adoption of AI products accelerated rapidly over the past year since OpenAI released its large language model-powered chatbot, ChatGPT

March 13, 2024

These are the states that are sending the most people to New Jersey

This story from Stacker evaluated data to show what states people are moving to New Jersey from

March 13, 2024

Atlantic City offers gamut of events as we hit the ides of March

There's no shortage of charity events, local talent, smaller venues and even sports to banish boredom from the ides of …

Man held in Atlantic City stabbing after leaving detention hearing

Francisco Bonilla, 34, allegedly stabbed the 39-year-old victim, who was named only by the initials E.W., multiple times, damaging the …

Stockton celebrates first casino certification class of 'rising stars'

The eight-work course provides an overview of the casino industry to those interested in getting their first job in the …

Atlantic City drug arrest leads to 420 bags heroin, cocaine

Leroy Clark, 44, of Ewing, was seen selling drugs while Officer Jennifer Sanchez was conducting surveillance Friday in the 1500 …

Wine Tips from Passion Vines

Michael Bray from Passion Vines updates you on his favorite wine selections

Tuesday, March 12

Atlantic City firefighters credited with quick stop

The fire was outside the fourth floor of the four-story building in the 100 block of North Iowa Avenue.

Atlantic City mayor announces $26M Boardwalk improvements

The $20 million awarded to the city as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund will be …

Fugitive had stolen gun, drugs in Atlantic City, police say

Hakim Clark, 33, was walking down North Carolina Avenue when Officer La'Tray Butcher recognized him as having two active warrants.

Stockton hosting Wellness and Resources Fair for veterans, community

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the main campus in Galloway Township, and is …

Man at center of EHT standoff jailed for not turning over guns

Joseph Dill, 42, barricaded himself inside his home Nov. 30, for nearly 12 hours, after allegedly firing rounds while yelling …

Monday, March 11

Grant brings 30 new officers to Atlantic City Police Department

The Community Oriented Police Services grant hires will include adding school resource and traffic safety enforcement officers.

Grant means full STEAM ahead for Atlantic City Boys & Girls Club

The $33,880 grant will serve about 200 students ages 6 to 18 in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics, …

Galloway police charge 52 in cockfighting ring

About 50 roosters were found in crates, storage boxes and bags in and around the arena. They were all in …

Car takes down Hamilton Township traffic signal utility pole

The N.J. Department of Transportation responded to the scene and diverted traffic for about 15 hours.

Sunday, March 10

Retiring Eagle has special place with Atlantic City police

Carlo recently graduated the academy with his handler, Officer Robert Reynolds. The team was one of three from Atlantic City …

Saturday, March 9

Clocks 'spring forward' at 2 a.m.

Daylight Savings Time means losing an hour, but getting dark later.

All you need to know for Atlantic City's St. Patrick's Day Parade

Despite the damp forecast, the parade of 120 organizations will step off near Ocean Casino Resort and after a two-mile …

Friday, March 8

Celebrating St. Patrick in Atlantic City

Atlantic City opts to have their parade the weekend before the big day.This makes sense in our resort town. As …

Somers Point man allegedly had 82 firearms, drugs from S. Africa

Michael John James, 30, was arrested last week, after Homeland Security found two FedEx packages were filled with pills sent …

Cumberland County man admits to fatal 2018 Atlantic City shooting

Leon Green was aiming at another man when he fatally struck Yusef Abdullah at the Fox Manor Hotel in Atlantic …
March 8, 2024

Gilchrist perfect place for the day after

Famous for their thin and perfectly cooked pancakes, if you can get a seat, you will be happy with your …

Thursday, March 7

Galloway woman gets probation in abuse at EHT childcare center

Angela Capella originally was charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child Feb. 17, 2022, after …

New emergency alert sign up for Atlantic County residents

The system sends out automated emergency alerts call, email or text message.

'No threat' for EHT schools as fake posts resurface

The administration addressed the student body about "misinformation being circulated on social media platforms," Assistant Principal Tom Biggins said in …

Wednesday, March 6

Egg Harbor Township driver allegedly fled stop to police station

Luis Chevere failed to stop for police, and continued about 2½ miles down the road, stopping in the parking of …

Atlantic City breaks ground on courtyard honor late lieutenant governor

The area between City Hall and the Atlantic County office building at 1333 Atlantic Ave. is being transformed into Sheila …

Suicidal EHT resident sent for treatment after police standoff

Police were called Uibel Avenue at about 11:45 a.m. about the person making suicidal threats involving a weapon.

Tuesday, March 5

Somers Point police identify pedestrian, driver in fatal crash

James Cipollina, 72, of Manassas, Va., was fatally struck while walking across Route 52 near the Econo Lodge.

Vineland police arrest Atlantic City fugitive

Francisco Bonilla, 34, is charged in the Feb. 3 stabbing at a store in the 100 block of North Rhode …

Monday, March 4

Sunday, March 3

Music festival grew from a father's love for autistic son

Jerry Ryan — a fixture in the local indie music scene — created Elephants for Autism in honor of his …

Saturday, March 2

Pedestrian fatally struck in Somers Point

The man and his wife were not in the crosswalk when the man was struck, police said.

Friday, March 1

Smooth seas and help for hunger at Atlantic City Boat Show

If your favorite place to be is on the water, this show is for you.

Pedestrian critically injured by allegedly drunk Vineland driver

Richard Earl III, 40, was driving a Ford Transit van north on North Main Street in Vineland, when he struck …