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Pennsylvania February 15, 2024

Pennsylvania woman convicted of strangling 11-year-old son, driving SUV into ocean

Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead, 51, of Horsham, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of strangling her 11-year-old son to death last year. She faces a mandatory life sentence.

New Jersey February 5, 2024

Atlantic City casinos not obliged to stop compulsive gamblers, judge determines

A judge dismissed a lawsuit last Wednesday against the Borgata and MGM Resorts International, determining casinos have no obligation to prevent problem gamblers from betting.

New Jersey February 1, 2024

Top Atlantic City politico charged in absentee ballot fraud case

Former Atlantic City, New Jersey Councilman Craig Callaway has been charged in connection with an absentee ballot-related election fraud case.

New Jersey January 30, 2024

Atlantic City casino smoking ban advances in New Jersey Legislature

Legislation that would prohibit smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, New Jersey, cleared the state Senate's health committee on Monday.

New Jersey January 3, 2024

Atlantic City fatal stabbings ignite calls for increased surveillance in gambling resorts

Two separate fatal incidents occurred on New Year's Day in Atlantic City, involving a stabbing and another man found bleeding. No arrests have been made.

New Jersey December 14, 2023

Union protesters blow cigarette smoke at NJ lawmakers as Atlantic City smoking ban remains in limbo

United Auto Workers members disrupted a New Jersey Assembly committee meeting Thursday after a preliminary vote on an Atlantic City smoking ban was canceled.

New Jersey December 14, 2023

Atlantic City's decision to narrow main road sparks traffic safety concerns

Atlantic City plans to narrow its main road, Atlantic Avenue, from four lanes to two, citing pedestrian safety. Critics warn of potential traffic chaos during peak times.

New Jersey December 11, 2023

Atlantic City mobile supermarket offers relief to residents struggling with food insecurity

Atlantic City residents are facing challenges accessing affordable and quality groceries. A plan to build the city's first supermarket in two decades recently fell through.

New Jersey November 21, 2023

Atlantic City reports over $280M in third-quarter earnings

Atlantic City, New Jersey's casinos and online entities reported $281.2 million in third-quarter earnings this year, a 7.5% decline over the same period last year.

New Jersey November 17, 2023

New Jersey to continue offshore wind push despite top contractor's withdrawal

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities voted Friday to further explore offshore wind infrastructure, despite the withdrawal of top wind developer Orsted from the state's initiatives.

New Jersey November 14, 2023

Atlantic City casinos and racing track forfeit winnings accrued by underage gamblers

Over $77,000 in winnings accrued by underage gamblers or those who voluntarily excluded themselves from gambling activities are being forfeited by Atlantic City casinos.