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Beachgoers flocked to Ocean City on Thursday evening to escape sweltering temperatures inland, finding temperatures 15-20 degrees cooler along the coast. The packed boardwalk and beaches offered welcome relief as families gear up for Fourth of July celebrations.
From Atlantic City's beachfront spectaculars to intimate bay displays, our region is lighting up the sky this Independence Day weekend. Here's everything you need to know about catching the fireworks near you.
Ocean Casino Resort is rolling out a summer-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary with patriotic drone shows, a themed cocktail lounge, and Atlantic City's first-ever Water Ice Festival bringing together vendors from across the region.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey's largest-ever state budget on June 30, promising affordability for families while navigating compromises that added spending beyond initial projections. The spending plan includes changes to property tax relief and education funding that will impact Cape May County residents.
Atlantic City's beloved White House Subs has been recognized as the most iconic sandwich shop in New Jersey by Business Insider. The 80-year-old institution has been serving legendary subs since 1946.
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for Atlantic County and much of New Jersey through Sunday night due to elevated ground-level ozone levels. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those in sensitive groups.
Atlantic City officials have approved two 30-year tax breaks for the transformation of the struggling Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel into a mixed-use property featuring senior housing and a renovated hotel. The $100 million project aims to breathe new life into the 16-story landmark at the city's entrance.
A Camden County man will spend 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in a drug-impaired crash that claimed the life of a young mother and social worker on the Black Horse Pike.
The state of New Jersey is proposing to slash funding for Stockton University's Atlantic City campus by more than half, cutting approximately $2.3 million from the annual budget. Senator Vince Polistina is working with the governor's office to reverse the decision.
The City of North Wildwood is hosting Stars, Stripes & Anglesea Nights on Thursday, July 2, a patriotic street festival featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and the Philly Fife & Drum Corps in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
New Jersey's oldest legal online casino is relaunching Thursday with a completely redesigned platform, enhanced rewards program, and more than 4,000 games as BetMGM strengthens the iconic Atlantic City brand's digital presence.
An Egg Harbor Township man and an Atlantic City man each face 14 years in state prison after pleading guilty to weapons and narcotics offenses stemming from an October 2025 traffic stop in Galloway Township.
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