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Fed forecasts growth into 2010 for New Jersey
Published: 09/29/09
PHILADELPHIA - The Federal Reserve's forecasting gauge for New Jersey increased 0.3 points in August, suggesting some e…
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Building permits up 15 percent in N.J.
Published: 09/29/09
Building permits increased 15 percent in New Jersey from July to August, according to the latest figures from the U.S. …
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Local 54 approves contract with Harrah’s properties
One image Published: 09/29/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Local 54 of UNITE-HERE members at four casinos approved a two-year contract Monday night that will main…
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Mobster founded Merlino firm, crime expert says
One image Published: 09/28/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Bayshore Rebar Inc., a construction company trying to win a license to work on Atlantic City casino pro…
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Renter accountable for lease, even if house is haunted
2 items Published: 09/28/09
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Pa., Del. lose jobs, but unemployment rates hardly change
Published: 09/21/09
Last week, New Jersey's jobless rate jumped 0.4 percentage points, even though it gained 800 jobs in August. Pennsylvan…
Where the jobs are ... and where they will be One HTML file 2 images
Published: 09/19/09
With database of region's largest employers and links to resources for job seekers
In the decade The Press has published its Major Employers list, some familiar companies have thrived and others haven't…
Adults keep Halloween afloat, even when economy is sinking 2 images
Published: 09/19/09
Melanie Wisch, of Cape May Court House, does not believe trick-or-treaters should monopolize the fun of Halloween.
Big week boosts Dow to highest level in year One image
Published: 09/18/09
Stocks completed yet another bullish week Friday, reaching prices not seen in nearly a year and confounding naysayers w…
Acme workers union wins contract One image
Published: 09/18/09
A new four-year contract has been successfully negotiated for hundreds of unionized Acme employees at about 100 stores …
Bernanke changed history of Fed with bold action during recession
Published: 09/18/09
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve's bold steps to prevent the banking industry from collapsing last year have injected n…
Signs of growth in Fed Third District business outlook
Published: 09/17/09
Manufacturing in southern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware showed signs of growth in the Septembe…
Convention center, casino hotels nominated for awards
Published: 09/16/09
ATLANTIC CITY -- The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority and the Atlantic City Convention Center have bee…
Score expo rescheduled
Published: 09/14/09
Score of Pleasantville has rescheduled the Business & Career Expo it had previously announced for last Friday.
Program offers as much as $20,000 to buy home in Atlantic City 2 images
Published: 09/13/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Farook Hossain has been working in food service at the Tropicana Casino and Resort for…
Chinese firm to partner with Revel builders 2 images 2 items One article
Published: 09/11/09
Including podcast interview with local gaming expert Michael Pollock
ATLANTIC CITY - Revel Entertainment Group has partnered with a Chinese construction firm, a move that may help the ocea…
No change in luck for casinos in August: Revenues fall 16.3% in key summer month 2 images
Published: 09/11/09
Harrah's $720M. note offering to roll over, retire debt
Published: 09/09/09
LAS VEGAS ‑‑ Harrah's Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday it will offer $720 million in new notes and use the proceeds …
Natural gas, electricity costly for regional consumers in July
Published: 09/09/09
Consumers in the region paid substantially more for electricity and natural gas in July than elsewhere in the U.S., acc…
Shore businesses have to decide: Close now or later? One image
Published: 09/07/09
The scene at Kohler's Bakery in Avalon on the Friday morning before Labor Day was pure, sweet-smelling bedlam. Patrons …
Liberty Dialysis clinic will mostly fill Linwood center
Published: 09/03/09
LINWOOD - A new dialysis clinic will open in the last major space at the Cornerstone Commerce Center i…
Harrah's, Trump Entertainment, Tropicana offer three-year pay freeze
Published: 09/02/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Three casino owners proposed wage freezes for three years and reduced health care paym…
Indicators raise hope for state’s economy: Sign of expansion first in 16 months
Published: 08/31/09
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's forecasting gauge for New Jersey turned positive in July after 16 straight n…
Seminar provides facts about reverse mortgages for seniors One link
Published: 08/29/09
Fred and Maryann Riley wouldn't mind some extra cash to help remodel their home in Tuckerton and supplement their incom…
Does your bank rate? Some local banks do, others fail 2 images 3 items
Published: 08/29/09
First National Bank of Absecon, with its red-bricked branches and baskets of lollipops on the counters, takes pride in …
Atlantic City lags behind state, U.S. in economic rebound One PDF file
Published: 08/29/09
The consensus among economists is that the deep national recession is ending or has ended already. The evidence is near…
FICO says lowered credit limits don’t equal lowered score One link
Published: 08/29/09
Consumers whose credit limits were recently lowered by their credit card companies, in spite of good credit histories, …
Trump faces bondholder battle in casino buyout
Published: 08/27/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Corporate bondholders won approval to make a competing bid for the bankrupt Trump Entertainment Resorts…
Resorts takeover plan includes $8 million cash infusion
Published: 08/26/09
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI
Pa., Del. lost jobs in July while N.J. gained
Published: 08/24/09
Fed survey shows manufacturing stabilizing in region One PDF file
Published: 08/20/09
PHILADELPHIA - Manufacturers in southern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware reported slightly impro…
Atlantic City casino profits tumble 19 percent One image
Published: 08/19/09
ATLANTIC CITY - It was more of the same for the casinos in the second quarter of 2009, as the resort's…
UAW urges Trop management to act fast on dealer contract
Published: 08/19/09
By ERIK ORTIZ
Marrandino to replace Tolosa as head of Harrah's Eastern Division
Published: 08/19/09
From staff reports
Tough timing: Local CEO wins growth award, lays off most of staff One image
Published: 08/18/09
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - In what she called "unfortunate timing," the president of A3 Technology Inc. was named the state Mi…
Atlantic City Electric seeks 4.2 percent hike in base rate
Published: 08/17/09
MAYS LANDING - Atlantic City Electric has asked the state to approve a 4.2 percent increase in the base rate for reside…
Going to be a chapel: Construction under way for posh venue at The Pier 8 images
Published: 08/15/09
View photos of construction and drawings of the final product.
ATLANTIC CITY - For all the talk about thriftiness and frugality during the recession, it seems there is one thing that…
Record drop in Delaware Valley energy prices for year One PDF file
Published: 08/14/09
Energy prices in the Delaware Valley fell a record 24.2 percent in the 12 months preceding July, the federal Bureau of …
Forecasters see higher growth, sluggish job creation
Published: 08/14/09
Professional forecasters dramatically increased their prediction for growth in the U.S. economy this quarter, while pai…
Atlantic City groups seek $20 million to market city
Published: 08/12/09
ATLANTIC CITY - What happens here, stays here.
Investors fight sale of casinos to Trump
Published: 08/12/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Corporate bondholders are challenging Donald Trump's proposed takeover of Trump Entertainment Resorts I…
Teen’s bets cost Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort $115,000
Published: 08/05/09
ATLANTIC CITY - He liked playing blackjack, poker, roulette and Spanish 21. He would also try his luck on the slot mach…
25 Words or Less / Buying goods made in U.S. not only way to save jobs
Published: 08/02/09
The national unemployment rate is hovering at 9.5 percent, a 26-year high. We asked readers what the country can do to …
Consumer Action / Countrywide offering foreclosure settlements in New Jersey
Published: 08/02/09
Countrywide Financial Corporation mailed settlement offers this week to 887 borrowers in New Jersey who have lost their…
Recession brings wave of customers to Burlington County canoe, kayak business 2 images
Published: 08/02/09
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - On even the busiest of Saturdays a year ago, Micks Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental in Jenkins…
Delaware sports betting to coincide with start of NFL season
Published: 07/15/09
Ready, set, hike - and bet.
Atlantic County backs loan to Boscov’s 3 images
Published: 06/02/09
NORTHFIELD — The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted 8-1 on Tuesday to start the process that could lea…
Fired Showboat worker, 83, claims discrimination 2 images
Published: 05/31/09
ATLANTIC CITY — Murray Freedman’s voice dropped to a near whisper, as though he had a damning confession to make.
Drop in unemployment due to seasonal hirings
Published: 05/26/09
County-level unemployment rates fell in April throughout southern New Jersey, which would be a very good sign if the st…
Could Atlantic City do better with fewer rooms?
Published: 05/22/09
Atlantic City may grow larger by making its casinos smaller.
Atlantic City casino revenue slips again in April by 14.2 percent 2 images
Published: 05/11/09
ATLANTIC CITY — The casino industry remains stuck in a revenue slump, but the most recent numbers show that the rate …
Home prices continue falling in Atlantic County
Published: 05/07/09
Atlantic County home prices continued falling in the first quarter of 2009, leaving them down 2.7 percent in three mont…

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