In an effort to demonstrate to the business what life would be like without its employees, casino workers advocating for a smoking ban in Atlantic city's gambling halls called on Wednesday for a sick-out in August, with the objective of having 90% of workers remain at home. Dozens of casino employees demonstrated outside on the Boardwalk just before Governor Mikie Sherrill was scheduled to speak to the East Coast Gaming Congress at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, calling for the same
Drug Fatalties Decline
According to the county prosecutor's office, drug-related fatalities in Atlantic County are on the decline. The county saw 191 drug-related deaths in 2021. The Prosecutor's Office stated in a news release on Wednesday that there had been eleven so far this year. The highest number of drug-related deaths over the previous five years was 255 in 2022. The county saw 86 drug-related deaths in 2025. In a statement, prosecutor William Reynolds stated, "This progress is the direct result of collaborati
Bankruptcy Protection
A once-promising project that was supposed to supply wind farms off the coast of New Jersey has filed for bankruptcy protection against its landlord. While looking for a new user for their property at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal EEW American Offshore Structures Inc. and a subsidiary would like a "breathing spell."AOS has asked that the lawsuit be moved to bankruptcy court.
AC Man To Be Sentenced On Aggravated Assault Charges
41 year old Calvin Gunn of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to third-degree aggravated assault. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Gunn is expected to be sentenced to a term of five years in New Jersey State Prison. On September 5, 2025, officers from Atlantic City Police Department responded to a residence in Atlantic City for a report of a woman being assaulted. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who reported that her boyfriend, Calvin Gunn, had entered her home while she was sleepi
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