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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 …

Christian Ragland helps community breakdown barriers to health care

Christian Ragland is BreakingAC's first Good Citizen.

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.


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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Clocks 'spring forward' at 2 a.m.

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

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Pedestrian fatally struck in Somers Point

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

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 …

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