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Feds: Offshore wind not to blame for East Coast whale deaths
Federal environmental and energy officials moved Wednesday to quell a growing controversy over whether work done by the offshore wind power industry is killing whales in the...
Coalition of 13 environmental groups offers strong support for offshore wind projects
At a time when the unexplained deaths of six whales on the New Jersey/New York coastline has a few environmental groups saying more must be done to examine the impact of offshore...
Groups: ‘No evidence’ offshore wind killing whales in NJ-NY
Environmental and fishing groups said Tuesday there is “no evidence” that site preparation work for offshore wind farms in New Jersey and New York is responsible for a spate of...
NJ gambling revenue matches all-time high, with online help
New Jersey’s gambling revenue matched its all-time high of $5.2 billion in 2022, but only half that amount was won by casinos from in-person gamblers. Figures released Tuesday by...
AS 2022 MARKS A YEAR OF REBUILDING FOR ATLANTIC CITY, CASINOS ARE MAKING SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN RESORT CITY IN YEAR AHEAD
Atlantic City, NJ – The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) reacted to the December 2022 Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) gaming revenue results report, which showed that...
MEET AC LAUNCHES NEW BRANDING AND WEBSITE, BECOMES VISIT ATLANTIC CITY
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, Jan. 17, 2023 - Today, Meet AC, Atlantic City's destination meetings and events marketing organization, launched its new branding as Visit Atlantic City and...
Save up to $1,000 on Training Costs with an Incentive from Atlantic City Electric
Sign up for this online instructor-led training and learn ways to make your facility more energy efficient. Atlantic City Electric will pay up to $1,000 toward the cost of the...
Residents say NJ can save lives by implementing flood rule now
The Murphy administration’s proposed rules to protect against inland flooding got a welcome reception in their first public hearing on Wednesday. Dozens of residents and...
Governor Murphy Announces Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind to Become Second Major Tenant at New Jersey Wind Port
Governor Phil Murphy announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC...
N.J. State of the State address: Murphy announces plan to revamp ‘antiquated’ liquor license system
During his fifth State of the State address Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed an overhaul to the state’s liquor licensing system, and announced a program that would...
Statement from N.J Chamber President and CEO Tom Bracken on Today’s State of the State Address
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce applauds Gov. Phil Murphy for all his administration has been doing to prepare the New Jersey economy for 2023 and beyond – and we endorse his...
Boardwalks, breweries and more: Murphy points to NJ’s future
Gov. Phil Murphy proclaimed New Jersey is becoming a “state of opportunity,” where it’s easier to get a job and to benefit from big investments in infrastructure and public...
South Jersey Group Looks to Fund New Ice Rink in EHT or Galloway
The future of the Atlantic City Skate Zone (formerly known as Flyers Skate Zone) is kind of up in the air. The indoor skating rink, which sits on North Albany Avenue - Route 40 -...
Get ready for a better boardwalk at a New Jersey shore town near you
Gov. Phil Murphy is planning to help towns up and down the shore repair and upgrade their boardwalks. During his State of the State address on Tuesday, Murphy said local...
AtlantiCare, HBCU seek to teach next generation of medical professionals
While their classmates were enjoying the final days of winter break, Cheyney University’s Mohamedanwar Idress spent the past week learning about what he hopes is a future career...
Former state Sen. Bill Gormley offers $40K for study of Bader Field as a public park
Two family foundations associated with former state Sen. William Gormley are donating $40,000 to study making Bader Field a city park for residents and visitors to enjoy, while...
New Atlantic City police deployment plan started, visibility to increase
The Police Department started 2023 with a new deployment plan of 11-hour shifts to increase police visibility and responsiveness when services are needed most. “It is designed to...
BCBSNJ Announces $1,030,000 in New Grant Awards
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is pleased to announce our fourth round of grant awards in 2022 totaling $1,030,000 to 34 non-profit organizations focusing on preventive...
Governor Murphy Signs Bill to Speed Up Construction Permitting Process
Governor Phil Murphy signed A573, which makes several changes to the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Act designed to speed up the construction permitting process. The bill...
New Alumni Clubs Keep Stockton Graduates Tied to Campus
Galloway, N.J. — Just because you’ve graduated from Stockton University doesn’t mean you can’t still be involved in what happens on campus. Alumni Relations recently launched...
Invest: South Jersey’s in-person Launch Conference to highlight regional economic growth
South Jersey’s economy is on the move and, while challenges remain, the region’s path is promising heading into the New Year. This continued success and progression is noted...
2023 Spotlight: Balancing development and character in South Jersey
December 2022—New Jersey is on the up — and while the state continues its efforts to become more business friendly, South Jersey stakeholders continue to grapple with how best to...
Meet AC Celebrates a Successful 2022 and Welcomes 11 Conventions and Competitions
Atlantic City, NJ – Jan. 4, 2023 – In 2022, Meet AC and the Atlantic City Sports Commission hosted 210 competitions, conventions and sporting events across the destination, with...
New president to lead Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino
Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino on Tuesday hired a new management team as the property pushes for an even greater share of the market. George Goldhoff was named president of the...
