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Pinnacle kills Atlantic City casino project

Published: 02/05/10

ATLANTIC CITY — The company that spectacularly imploded the Sands Casino Hotel is pulling out of Atlantic City after its plans for a $1.5 billion gaming resort proved to be a dud.

Police charge woman in death of man found at Atlantic City motel

Published: 02/05/10

Authorities arrested a New York woman Thursday night in connection with the death of a man found in December at the Rodeway Inn in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City man gets four years for punching, neglecting mother

Published: 02/05/10

An Atlantic City man was sentenced to four years in prison Friday for neglecting and punching his elderly mother, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said.

14-year-old charged with punching Atlantic City High School teacher

Published: 02/05/10

A 14-year-old student at Atlantic City High School faces assault charges after he allegedly punched a teacher who tried to break up what he perceived to be a fight Friday morning, police said.

Seven face drug charges in Atlantic City

Published: 02/05/10

Seven people were charged with drug offenses after Atlantic City police and the county Prosecutor's Office's Guns, Gangs and Narcotics Task Force set up stakeouts in the Marina District and in the area of the Stanley Holmes Village housing project, police said Friday.

Atlantic City man arrested for possessing a brick of heroin

Published: 02/05/10

An Atlantic City man has been charged with intent to distribute 50 bags of heroin.

Pipe repairs give Borgata plenty of heat

Published: 02/05/10

ATLANTIC CITY - Work crews completed repairs today on a broken pipe that had left parts of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa without heat and hot water earlier in the week, the company said.

A.C. man indicted on attempted murder charge

Published: 02/05/10

From Press staff reports

Atlantic City Police arrest seven people in drug surveillance operation

Published: 02/05/10

Atlantic City Police arrested seven people Thursday after conducting a surveillance operation in the Marina District and near the Stanley Holmes Village.

Atlantic City veterans fear city supervisor's drug arrest tarnishes the All Wars building

Published: 02/05/10

ATLANTIC CITY - There are a lot of things you can buy with $11 million. The city chose to use it to renovate a beleaguered building exemplifying the resort's history of racial segregation and reopen it as a glowing tribute to black war veterans and a symbol of rejuvenation in a troubled neighborhood.

Local 54 promotes Atlantic City through song

Published: 02/05/10

Three p.m. Thursday on a snow-skirted sidewalk marked the most harmonious union event in Atlantic City's history.

Reval to end mostly in tax increases, Northfield officials say

Published: 02/05/10

The final numbers on the first revaluation in Northfield in 15 years will go out to residents in about a week, according to city Tax Assessor Mark Sykes.

Craig Callaway ends federal prison term only to enter state prison

Published: 02/04/10

ATLANTIC CITY — Former resort political boss Craig Callaway has served his final day in federal prison, but he is far from returning to the site of his epic rise to and fall from political power.

Atlantic City supervisor charged with selling drugs while working on city property

Published: 02/04/10

ATLANTIC CITY — A city supervisor allegedly sold drugs from the All Wars Memorial building while on city time and from his city-issued vehicle, leading to his arrest Wednesday morning.

Heat back on at Borgata after water main break

Published: 02/04/10

ATLANTIC CITY - Heat was fully restored Thursday at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa after a broken pipe left parts of Atlantic City's most luxurious gaming resort chilly and without hot water, utility company officials said.

Councilman Marty Small allowed to keep his lawyer in Atlantic City vote fraud case

Published: 02/04/10

MAYS LANDING - Atlantic City Councilman Marty Small can keep his lawyer in the voter-fraud case against him, a Superior Court judge ruled Thursday.

UNITE-HERE casino union launches Web site to fight Revel tax breaks in Atlantic City

Published: 02/04/10

UNITE-HERE helped launch an online campaign Thursday saying that Revel Entertainment Group's $2.5 billion Atlantic City casino project does not deserve a taxpayer "bailout."

Water-skiing squirrel brings laughs and a message to Boat Show

Published: 02/04/10

In the late 1970s, Lou Ann Best and her husband, Chuck, rescued a squirrel after a hurricane struck their Florida town. The squirrel became a family pet.

Suspect in Atlantic City murder gets new hearing on confession

Published: 02/04/10

The judge likened it to a television crime show.

Opening day of Atlantic City boat show draws a mix of buyers and browsers

Published: 02/04/10
With video

ATLANTIC CITY - Bruce and Paula Doty came to the opening Wednesday of the Atlantic City International Power Boat Show prepared to buy.

Suspect indicted in June slaying

Published: 02/03/10

Suspect indicted in A.C. slaying

Police stakeout leads to 18 arrests, drug charges

Published: 02/03/10

A police stakeout Tuesday of several sections of Atlantic City recovered 259 bags of heroin, 60 grams of marijuana, 43 prescription pills and $551 in cash and resulted in the arrests of 18 people, police said.

Langford calls state audit "hype" and dismisses criticism of council aides

Published: 02/03/10
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ATLANTIC CITY - Mayor Lorenzo Langford addressed last week’s critical state audit for the first time Wednesday, welcoming state oversight, opposing state control and hoping to “set the record straight.”

Gilbert Arenas sign still hangs outside Atlantic City's Adidas Factory Outlet -- two weeks after he's dumped as spokesman

Published: 02/02/10

Gilbert Arenas no longer endorses Adidas sneakers.

Atlantic City mayor plans first public response to audit detailing wasteful spending

Published: 02/02/10

ATLANTIC CITY - Mayor Lorenzo Langford will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss the findings detailed in a report released by the Office of the State Comptroller last week, his office announced today.

Atlantic City Housing Authority labor practices under federal investigation

Published: 02/02/10

ATLANTIC CITY - Federal officials confirmed Monday that they are investigating the labor practices of the Atlantic City Housing Authority.

Mayor Langford's allies among three nominees for vacant Atlantic City Council seat

Published: 02/02/10

ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Democratic Committee selected three nominees Monday night to fill a vacant 1st Ward seat on City Council, including two strong allies of Mayor Lorenzo Langford.

Mays Landing man charged with pointing gun at Atlantic City casino customers

Published: 02/02/10

A Mays Landing man was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of pointing a gun at several people in Trump Marina, Atlantic City police said.

Miss'd America crowns first winner in five years in Atlantic City

Published: 02/01/10
With photo gallery and video

ATLANTIC CITY - The revived Miss'd America Pageant made up for lost time Sunday night, delivering heavy doses of flair and raunch from Boardwalk Hall and needling its more famous counterpart, "that pageant in Vegas."

Atlantic City Democrats select nominees to replace Councilman Ward

Published: 02/01/10

ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Democratic Committee selected three nominees Monday night to fill a vacant 1st Ward seat on City Council, including two strong allies of Mayor Lorenzo Langford.

Federal officials probe Atlantic City Housing Authority labor practices

Published: 02/01/10

ATLANTIC CITY - Federal officials confirmed Monday that they are investigating the labor practices of the Atlantic City Housing Authority.

Exhibit brings Harlem back to A.C.

Published: 02/01/10

Nearly a quarter-century has passed since jazz fans last lined up on Kentucky Avenue to enter Club Harlem. Tonight, they can go two blocks east and relive those memories.

12 Months Later / A&P opening date a mystery in Atlantic City

Published: 02/01/10

An occasional update on local stories that were in the news just a year ago.

Man accused of pointing loaded gun at Trump Marina staff, guests

Published: 02/01/10

Atlantic City

Little race cars offer big appeal to growing number of female drivers

Published: 01/30/10
With photo gallery and video

ATLANTIC CITY — Everyone brings home a story or two after a trip to Atlantic City. Amanda Quinones’ story involves out-of-control machines.

Service held in Atlantic City for girl gone missing more than 23 years ago

Published: 01/30/10
With timeline and letter to Bonita Sanders from her sister, Tameika

ATLANTIC CITY — Tameika Sanders last saw her baby sister more than 23 years ago.

Atlantic City housing activist's cars firebombed

Published: 01/30/10

ATLANTIC CITY - The ringing phone woke up Merceda Gooding at 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Trade unions to protest Local 54 initiative in Trenton

Published: 01/30/10

Local unions could butt heads on Monday when state legislators discuss a bill to hamper Atlantic City's largest casino union's fight against Revel Entertainment Group.

Would shorter beach season cost Atlantic City more than it saves?

Published: 01/29/10

ATLANTIC CITY — For the summer of 2010, the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority is launching a campaign designed to focus attention on that one, special attraction that separates Atlantic City from all other area casino destinations — the beach.

Atlantic City issues code blue for cold weekend

Published: 01/29/10

The Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management declared a "code blue" Friday afternoon, as temperatures were expected to plummet and a chance of snow was forecast for Saturday. The code blue went into effect at 4 p.m. Friday and will be lifted at 8 a.m. Monday.

Hearings could end MGM Mirage's stake in Borgata

Published: 01/29/10

ATLANTIC CITY - Gaming giant MGM Mirage Inc. and New Jersey casino regulators are discussing "a variety of issues" for a hearing that will scrutinize the company's controversial casino partnership in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau.

Atlantic City assisted senior living center to open by end of year

Published: 01/29/10

ATLANTIC CITY - More than six years late, the multimillion-dollar John P. Whittington Senior Assisted Living Center should open by the end of 2010, housing officials said this week.

Atlantic City may be stuck with its City Council aides

Published: 01/28/10

ATLANTIC CITY — You can get rid of the title, but you can’t get rid of the employee.

Atlantic City firefighter arrested, charged with DWI

Published: 01/28/10

An Atlantic City firefighter was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated Wednesday night, according to State Police.

Police say shooting death in Resorts Atlantic City hotel room a suicide

Published: 01/28/10

Police have confirmed that the shooting death of a man inside a hotel room at Resorts Atlantic City was a suicide.

Delaware Legislature, governor approve table games

Published: 01/28/10

New Jersey's tiny neighbor to the south now poses a bigger threat to Atlantic City's $3.9 billion casino market.

Man pleads guilty to beating Egg Harbor Township man who was stabbed to death

Published: 01/28/10

MAYS LANDING - A man accused of a fatal stabbing pleaded guilty Thursday to an assault that contributed to the man's death. But he did not admit to wielding the knife.

Man charged with pulling gun on Atlantic City police officers

Published: 01/28/10

ATLANTIC CITY - A man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly drew a gun on police.

Floyd Tally, convicted in Atlantic City sex tape blackmail case, has a lawyer for voter fraud trial

Published: 01/28/10

MAYS LANDING - Floyd Tally has a lawyer.

Langford predicts spending $40 million more, eyes high-salary layoffs, police demotions, temporary firehouse closings

Published: 01/28/10
With video and three related articles

ATLANTIC CITY — Mayor Lorenzo Langford offered a grim outlook in his State of the City address Wednesday night, saying the budget could be $40 million more than last year and that he will battle the rise in costs with demotions within the police department, 10 high-salaried layoffs in resort government and other cuts.