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Riley Tolson wins individual state cross country championship

HOLMDEL – Ocean City High School junior Riley Tolson is a cross country state champion. She won the title in the Group III meet Saturday, Nov. 7, in Holmdel. Her fellow Red Raider girls finished third overall in Group III as a team. The OCHS boys cross country team was second in Group III, matching what they accomplished last year.

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Scisco’s OT Game-Winner Delivers Barnegat to Quarterfinals

Just a minute into overtime, the Barnegat boys soccer season could have ended, if not for a goal post in the way. Seven minutes later, the Bengals’ career goals leader extended their phenomenal campaign. “The big talk with Coach Peters before the game was that this most likely was...

Barnegat Township, NJ · 2d

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Mayor Gillian says there’s hope for Wonderland carousel

OCEAN CITY — There is hope to save Wonderland Pier amusement park’s century-old carousel that provided memories for generations of families who live in and visit America’s Greatest Family Resort. Two weeks after City Councilman Tony Polcini and Mayor Jay Gillian told the public it was time...

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Atlantic City Collects Sneakers for Nov. 20 Giveaway; Donations Close Nov. 16

Atlantic City's Recreation division wants your sneakers. New pairs and gently used pairs both count, and the city will take them through Nov. 16 for a giveaway on Friday, Nov. 20. Officials hope residents will help make the holidays brighter for local families, according to the City of Atlantic City....

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Powerball Ticket Sold in VIneland Worth $50,000

Somebody bought a Powerball ticket in Vineland last week, and it's a winner!

Vineland, NJ · 3d

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NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF APPLICATION

That the undersigned has filed an application with the Planning Board for the City of Ocean City, New Jersey for minor subdivision approval and variance relief from the requirements of the Ocean City Zoning Ordinance for minimum lot area, minimum lot width and minimum lot frontage together with any other variance, waiver or interpretation which may be necessary, appropriate or required to allow the Applicant to subdivide the existing Property into two (2) newly created lots and construct a single family dwelling on each newly created lot. The subject Property is located at 1420 Pleasure Avenue, designated as Lot 7, Block 1412 on the Ocean City Tax Map.

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Somers Point resident Lisa Bender new county clerk

SOMERS POINT — “It’s a leadership position and I am a leader,” city resident Lisa Bender said of her victory over incumbent county clerk Joe Giralo on Nov. 3. The small-business owner and sustainability consultant said she feels the two most important aspects of the role are communication and accessibility.

Somers Point, NJ · 2d

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Free horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa visits and Christmas parade coming to Ocean City

Free horse-drawn carriage rides will return to downtown Ocean City this holiday season, joining Santa visits, Christmas shopping events and the city's annual parade. The rides begin Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. and will return Nov. 27-29 before continuing on weekends in December. Families can also look forward to Santa posing for photos in a lifeguard boat, an early-morning pajama shopping event along Asbury Avenue and holiday concerts at the Music Pier.

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❤️🎄 Let's Make Christmas Magical for Someone Who Needs It in New Jersey! 🎄❤️

A little kindness can go a long way! Bring a new unwrapped gift, coat or non-perishable food to the Beach Bums Christmas Drive and help spread holiday magic to local families.

New Jersey · 5h

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State to highlight economic benefits of cannabis businesses

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will highlight the economic benefits of the state’s growing cannabis industry during the New Jersey League of Municipalities Annual Conference in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The session will focus on opportunities for municipalities to generate tax revenue by allowing cannabis businesses...

New Jersey · 2d

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Ocean City Primary School hosting annual “Pastries for Patriots” on Friday

Ocean City Primary School is sweet on veterans. The school will host its annual Pastries for Patriots at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the cafeteria. The event was conceived a few years ago by OCPS guidance counselor and U.S. Army veteran Joel Dougan. The goal of the event is...

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The Popular Jingle Bell Bar at Ocean Casino is Opening in a New Location for 2026

Atlantic City's popular holiday pop-up bar is moving to a brand-new venue inside Ocean Casino with festive drinks and live music.

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Cape May County, airport operator to resume talks on new lease

Cape May County and the public agency that has operated Cape May County Airport since 1999 have reached a breakthrough for a new lease for the facility while ending a disagreement over a proposed housing project. The Cape May County Board of Commissioners announced Thursday that it intends to engage...

Cape May County, NJ · 20h

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Martin Klein, shaper of senior care in New Jersey, retires after 55 years of service

Martin H. “Marty” Klein, who spent more than five decades leading one of South Jersey’s longstanding Jewish senior care institutions and helped establish New Jersey’s assisted living regulations, is retiring after 55 years of service. Klein, whose career began in 1970 at the Hebrew Old Age...

New Jersey · 1d

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New condominiums ready for next summer in city’s popular Goldcoast section

OCEAN CITY — Two homes under construction in the popular Goldcoast neighborhood of America’s Greatest Family Resort offer high-end amenities and a relaxing, luxurious lifestyle just a couple of blocks from the beach. The second-floor condominiums at 3130 and 3134 Asbury Ave. each offers three bedrooms and two...

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WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM

Chrome, Neon and Disco Fries: South Jersey Still Loves Its Diners

Some things never go out of style. A big diner menu, a bottomless cup of coffee, disco fries, and breakfast whenever you want it. South Jersey still has plenty of places where you can get all of that.

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Smart Meters Power Faster Storm Restoration, Fuel Disputes Over Electric Bills

Smart meters have brought the same promise as other digital technology: making everyday tasks easier. Yet, as electricity costs continue to climb, some ratepayers question if the readings are accurate and whether the promise is grounded in reliable data. “Smart meters are no different than our legacy meters that we...

Atlantic City, NJ · 1d

Gambling News

Evolution Launches Its Largest Live Dealer Studio Yet

Evolution is expanding its presence in New Jersey with a new live dealer studio at Atlantic City’s Showboat, marking the company’s largest iGaming studio to date. The news follows the company’s third-quarter report with growth in all regions for the first time in two years. Replacing the Non-Gaming Hotel The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has approved the facility, according to a report by The Press of Atlantic City. The project will spread across roughly 60,000 square feet on the second floor of the Showboat property, which is currently operating as a hotel with no gaming options available. The new facility comes to amplify Evolution’s existing live dealer operations in the city. The list includes popular studios at the Tropicana, Hard Rock, and Ocean Casino. These facilities provide online casino players with access to live dealer table games and physical slot machines through digital platforms. Evolution supplies live casino products to several major operators in New Jersey, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Hard Rock Bet, BetFanatics and BetRivers. The Swedish company also owns several gaming software brands, including NetEnt, Red Tiger and DigiWheel. New Jersey’s Online Casino Market Continues to Grow The timing for the

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The National Law Review

New Jersey Case Underscores Greater State Law Obligations for Military Leave

On October 29, 2026, the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division confirmed that the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) does not override greater protections for military leave under state law. Quick Hits The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division recently ruled that USERRA does not preempt the state’s more expansive protections for military leave. In this case, the Atlantic City Police Department fired a police officer after he exceeded USERRA’s five-year limit for protected military leave. The court rejected the city’s contention that New Jersey law stops protecting a servicemember after five years of leave. USERRA provides a cumulative total of up to five years of job-protected military leave with one civilian employer when servicemembers are called to duty. USERRA supersedes any local law, state law, or employment contract that would reduce the time or benefits provided under USERRA, and its regulations specify that it establishes a floor, not a ceiling, for the rights of those it protects. A recent New Jersey case highlights the importance of USERRA’s deference to more expansive state law protections for servicemembers. New Jersey’s military leave laws are more expansive than USERRA and require that employees of state entities who are

New Jersey · 19h

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OCHS field hockey team falls 2-1 to No. Delran in playoffs

OCEAN CITY – The Red Raider field hockey team fell to top seed Delran Nov. 5 in the quarterfinals of the Group II South Jersey sectional tournament. The teams held each other scoreless for the first two periods and the fourth, with Ocean City High School goalie Devin Dolka recording 13 saves.