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Atlantic City says its residents are not applying for many open city jobs
Dozens of city jobs remain open, but few residents are applying for them, city officials said at Wednesday’s CitiStat meeting at Stockton University here. “We hear people say,...
The Arc of Atlantic County to Partner with NJ Department of Labor for Targeted Hiring Event for Individuals with Disabilities
The Arc of Atlantic County, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, and The NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will host a...
Member Valentine’s Offers for Atlantic County 2023
NJ Lifestyle Magazine: Valentine’s discount of 20% off annual advertising with New Jersey Lifestyle Website: https://www.njlifestylemag.com/ Contact: Nicholas Valinote Mobile:...
New protections for temporary workers
A major upgrade of legal protections for an estimated 130,000 temporary workers in New Jersey will go into effect later this year after Gov. Phil Murphy formally enacted a...
NJ announces $10M pilot to help unemployed, underemployed residents
The Murphy Administration announced a $10 million pilot program Feb. 7 to support unemployed and underemployed New Jerseyans trying to navigate and succeed in the labor market....
Car-centric developer would pay $115 million for Bader Field, clean up pollution
The investors who want to build a $2.7 billion, car-centric community on Bader Field would pay the city $115 million for the site and make about $350 million in infrastructure...
NJEDA Opens Applications for 2023 Historic Property Reinvestment Program
Applications for the 2023 round of funding for the New Jersey Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP) are now open, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority...
26 city residents graduate from Atlantic City Electric job training program
The first class of 26 city residents graduated from the Atlantic City Infrastructure Program on Thursday in a ceremony at Stockton University’s city campus, and will now...
CRDA seeks new proposals for Atlantic City grocery
In the 1993 comedy film “Groundhog Day,” Bill Murray’s character finds himself reliving the same day over and over and over. This Groundhog Day, the Casino Reinvestment...
New Funding Opportunity: Partnership Grant Program
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is on a mission to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. Poverty-fighting nonprofit organizations and their...
MATTHEW DENAFO SELECTED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ACUA)
DeNafo’s appointment was made official following the approval of minutes from the ACUA Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, January 19. “I am excited to serve the...
Three Atlantic County aviation entities get $13.3 million in earmarks
The Atlantic City International Airport and two other local aviation entities will receive $13.3 million in earmarks from the recent federal spending bill, U.S. Sen. Robert...
Atlantic City Casinos Upping The $1B Investment Ante In 2023
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) sees Atlantic City as a “world-class resort destination.” The plan requires significant investments from all nine Atlantic City...
Lawmakers move to fight E-ZPass surprises
State lawmakers are hoping to make more New Jersey motorists aware that they may not always qualify for E-ZPass discounts when traveling in other states where electronic tolling...
Atlantic County Business Associations Collaborate to Form the Affiliated Business Associations (ABA) of Atlantic County
Atlantic City, NJ – January 30, 2023 – The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce, Brigantine Chamber of Commerce, Margate Business Association, and Somers Point Business...
Funds for human trafficking prevention, energy efficiency approved by CRDA
ATLANTIC CITY — The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved funding for several initiatives last week, including to continue a human trafficking intervention program...
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increases to Over $14/Hour for Most Employees
TRENTON – New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.13 to $14.13 per hour for most employees, effective today, January 1, 2023. The increase is part of legislation...
NJEDA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CANNABIS GRANT PROGRAM
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board announced today the creation of the Cannabis Equity Grant Program, aimed at helping start-ups in the state develop...
BPU approves proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries
The state Board of Public Utilities on Wednesday approved the proposed acquisition of South Jersey Industries, the parent company of South Jersey Gas, by the Infrastructure...
Ørsted: No sound surveys have been part of wind project work since the summer
OCEAN CITY — Close to the horizon, as seen from an almost deserted winter beach in the south end of Ocean City, the lift boat Northstar Voyager can be seen silhouetted against...
SJTA reports airport passengers up 10% in 2022, Expressway tolls up 1.2% for year
Toll revenue for the Atlantic City Expressway was up 1.2% and Atlantic City International Airport passenger numbers were up 10% for the year, according to the South Jersey...
Modern Healthcare recognizes AtlantiCare’s Lori Herndon among 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
For Immediate Release: January 23, 2023 Chicago, IL – Modern Healthcare has recognized Lori Herndon, MBA, BSN, RN, president and CEO, AtlantiCare, and 2022 chair, New...
The pandemic may have cleared the way for a casino in New York City
Gambling companies have dreamed for decades of operating full-scale, Las Vegas-style casinos in New York City. Now, state authorities are on the brink of opening up the city, the...
Ørsted acquires PSEG’s stake in offshore wind project
Ørsted, the Danish company constructing offshore wind farms off New Jersey’s shoreline, intends to gain full control of one of the projects, Ocean Wind 1. The company announced...
