2 tornadoes hit southern New Jersey, NWS says
A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.
Elsa prompted warnings for boaters and beachgoers in NJ, NY
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Smokers can light up again at Atlantic City casinos
Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.
Atlantic City's 2 newest casinos nearing top of market
Two Atlantic City casinos that were reopened have climbed near the top of gambling revenues.
Massive great white shark spotted off the coast of New Jersey and Long Island
A nearly 900-pound Great White Shark was spotted swimming near the Jersey Shore and Long Island over the weekend.
New Jersey invests $200K to make Atlantic City a national esports hub
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and Stockton University are teaming up to establish an esports Innovation Center at the university's Atlantic City campus.
Atlantic City to use sirens to mark 10 pm juvenile curfew
Sirens soon will sound each night in Atlantic City at 10 p.m., marking the arrival of a juvenile curfew prohibiting those under 18 from being on the streets.
Casinos' online win still growing despite return of gamblers
The amount of money Atlantic City's casinos win online continues to grow, even as in-person gamblers continue to return to the nine gambling halls.
Man wanted in deadly stabbing at Atlantic City casino
A man is wanted in the deadly stabbing of his girlfriend at Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Coast Guard crew, good Samaritan rescue 6 from boat off NJ coast
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan were able to rescue six people who were trapped on a boat off the coast of Atlantic City.
NJ bills to help casinos, expand sports and other betting
New Jersey lawmakers are considering an array of bills that would give Atlantic City casinos some financial relief from COVID-related declines, as well as expanding sports betting, raffles and other gambling.
Borgata settles with Ocean Casino, drops trade secrets lawsuit
The Borgata, Atlantic City's top casino, has dropped its lawsuit against a rival it accused of poaching key executives and attempting to steal valuable trade secrets.
Hundreds of baby turtles saved from Jersey Shore storm drains
A program at Stockton University is caring for hundreds of young diamondback terrapins that were rescued from drains at the shore.
FBI: Capitol Riot suspect busted after mom said something to friend
A New Jersey man who allegedly breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6 got on the FBI's radar because of a comment his mom made to a friend, the feds said.
NJ workers dig through huge pile of trash to recover wedding ring
Thinking he was being helpful, a New Jersey boy threw out a plastic bag. But turns out, his mother's wallet and wedding ring were inside.
Atlantic City casinos reinvesting millions despite pandemic
Atlantic City casinos are looking to a post-pandemic future when gamblers will be eager for the latest thing. Hard Rock plans to spend $20 million to renovate suites, buy new slots and table games, upgrade its beachfront, and more.
Report: Five of the 10 worst small U.S. cities for small businesses are in NJ
The report compared more than 1,300 small American cities to determine which would foster the most growth for small businesses based on 20 different factors.
New Jersey to bake climate change risk into policies, share costs
New Jersey will incorporate the impacts of climate change and rising seas into all its major policy decisions in the near future, and will seek to share the costs of protecting the state among all levels of government and the private sector.
Bobby Flay restaurant in Borgata casino closing in June
A celebrity restaurant inside Atlantic City's leading casino will close.
Ilitch family buying half of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino
Detroit's Ilitch family — owners of the Tigers baseball team, the Red Wings hockey team, and the Little Caesars pizza chain — is buying as much as half of the troubled casino in Atlantic City.