New Jersey Shore Atlantic City - Page 7

March 15, 2023

Top casino union boss to leave Atlantic City

Bob McDevitt, a prominent local figure in Atlantic City and head of its largest casino workers' union, has announced that he will resign his position after 26 years.

March 9, 2023

In New Jersey, cancer-stricken casino dealers push for Atlantic City smoking ban

Dealers and other casino employees battling cancer are advocating for a proposed ban on smoking in Atlantic City, New Jersey's gambling establishments.

March 7, 2023

16 New Jersey homes endangered as fire rips through state's southern Pinelands

A wind-whipped fire in New Jersey's Pinelands put 16 homes at risk as firefighters tried to contain the 125-acre Tuesday afternoon blaze.

March 2, 2023

Whale safety research planned near East Coast's offshore wind farms

Researchers are planning to monitor whale safety near offshore wind farms on the East Coast, joining similar initiatives aimed at determining the effect of the projects on whale deaths.

February 23, 2023

New Jersey shore town fined $12M for building own dunes

North Wildwood, New Jersey, was fined $12 million by the state Department of Environmental Protection for several unauthorized beachfront constructions.

November 28, 2022

New Jersey authorities seeking 3 people in connection with Atlantic City stabbing on Thanksgiving

New Jersey authorities are seeking three people that are believed to be connected with a stabbing that took place on Thanksgiving in Atlantic City.

November 21, 2022

2 Philadelphia developers propose $3 billion housing, office project in Atlantic City

Post Brother and Tower Development want to build a housing and office project worth $3 billion at the former airport in Atlantic City. The developers call the project Casa Mar.

September 1, 2022

Rare jellyfish with 'intense' sting spotted on New Jersey beaches

Mauve stinger jellyfish were found on New Jersey beaches this week. Jersey Shore beachgoers are cautioned against approaching the jellyfish, which can deliver intense stings.

August 18, 2022

Borgata sets Atlantic City's monthly record in July with $124 million in winnings

The Borgata casino won $124 million in July. This is the single-month record for casino winnings in Atlantic City history. Sports betting played a role in the record-setting month.

June 30, 2022

Atlantic City Casino strike continues for 4 casinos ahead of strike deadline

Leading up to one of Atlantic City's busiest weekends, union negotiators and casino management are trying to reach new contracts that would avoid costly and disruptive strike.