Atlantic County Sees Safest Year on Record in 2025
Homicides, shootings, and fatal crashes down nearly 50% from 2024
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Unveils $50M Renovation Plans
Atlantic City Leaders Call for Prosecutor's Resignation
Lifestyle
Knife & Fork Inn Celebrates 100 Years as New Jersey's Iconic Traditional Restaurant
This Atlantic City institution has served classic Jersey dining for generations, surviving Prohibition and the rise and fall of the Boardwalk scene.

Stockton University Receives Major Donation for STEM Programs
Longtime New Jersey politician Bill Gormley and Longport residents Lee and Sandra Levine provide funding boost.
3 South Jersey Restaurants Named Most Romantic in USA
Surprise! Three local restaurants are among the country's most romantic, according to OpenTable.
Crime
Atlantic County, NJ Sees Significant Crime Decline in 2025
Collaboration between sheriff's department and local police leads to 50% drop in homicides and non-fatal shootings

New Jersey Drivers Warned About Fake Toll Text Scam
Scammers are using official-looking messages to steal personal information from drivers in the Garden State.
Pickup Truck Crashes Through Frozen Lake in New Jersey
Driver's reckless stunt sparks needless rescue effort, angering local officials
Travel
Route 50 Freeway Never Built in South Jersey
Plans for a four-lane limited-access highway parallel to Route 50 were shelved in the 1970s due to lower than expected traffic volumes.

Princeton University Named NJ's Best Free Tourist Attraction
Reader's Digest highlights the iconic campus as a top destination with no admission fees.
Princeton University Named New Jersey's Best Free Tourist Attraction
Reader's Digest highlights the historic campus as a must-visit destination with no admission fees.
Sports
Atlantic City Secures 5-Year Deal to Host MAAC Basketball Tournament
Conference extends agreement to keep popular postseason event in the city through 2031.

Cotto, Mancini headline 2026 Class of AC Boxing Hall of Fame
The 2026 inductees to the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame represent the sport's past, present, and future.
How to Bet on Boxing for Beginners: Complete 2026 Guide
A primer on the basics of boxing betting for the average fight fan
Politics
Atlantic County Prosecutor Faces Backlash Over Bizarre Lawsuit
Prosecutor Will Reynolds sued Atlantic County and Executive Dennis Levinson, drawing criticism from officials and the public.

Mike Tyson Defends Trump Amid Backlash Over Racist Obama Video
The former boxer's blind loyalty to the former president has renewed scrutiny over how much he can be bought.
Atlantic City Leaders to Publicly Denounce County Prosecutor
Prosecutor Will Reynolds faces mounting pressure over failed prosecution of Atlantic City mayor