Tag:

Atlantic City, NJ

Philly-Based Wokworks Expanding With First Location Along Jersey Shore Philly-Based Wokworks Expanding With First Location Along Jersey Shore
Philly-Based Wokworks Expanding With First Location Along Jersey Shore A Philadelphia-based restaurant specializing in southeast Asian street food will open its first New Jersey location just two blocks away from the beach. Wokworks is expanding with a new restaurant on the Jersey Shore in Margate, the company said in a news release. The 2,000-square-foot location is expected to open in early June at 7801 Ventnor Avenue, the former home of Greens and Grains. Owners Brennan and Samantha Foxman said they grew up in Linwood and have spent plenty of time in Margate. "After years of searching, we've finally found the perfect spot for Wokworks in Margate,…
Two Philly Men Among Five Arrested With Drugs In Atlantic City: Police Two Philly Men Among Five Arrested With Drugs In Atlantic City: Police
Two Philly Men Among Five Arrested With Drugs In Atlantic City: Police Five men were arrested in Atlantic City during a police operation targeting areas of violence, authorities said. In a news release, Atlantic City police said detectives conducted surveillance in the first block of South Florida Avenue on Thursday, Apr. 18. Four men were arrested for having or selling drugs. Isaiah Brown, 19, of Atlantic City, was taken into custody after running away from police. Once he was arrested, he continued to be uncooperative and struggled with detectives. Because of statements Brown made to police, he was brought to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Cente…
Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police
Philadelphia Fugitive Found With Loaded Rifle In Atlantic City: Police A fugitive from Philadelphia was captured in Atlantic City with a loaded rifle, authorities said. Atlantic City police arrested 64-year-old Robert Parker on Tuesday, Apr. 9, the department said in a news release on Thursday, Apr. 11. He was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of high capacity magazine, and fugitive from justice. Officers responded to a report of an unknown weapon in a bag on the first block of South Kentucky Avenue at around 2:31 p.m. Paramedics were treating Parker for a medical emergency when an EMT…
Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across NJ, PA Skies Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across NJ, PA Skies
Bright Green Fireball Blazes Across NJ, PA Skies An earthquake, a total solar eclipse and now a fireball. What a week for weather in the Northeast. Dozens of residents across the region reported seeing a bright green fireball blaze across the sky on before dawn on Wednesday, April 10. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Linda Price-Heine captured a fireball in the sky Wednesday, April 10. Daily Voice Linda Price-Heine got a text from her neighbor, Joan Piney, in Wall Township this morning telling her to check her camera, she said…
Cold Case Murder Of Atlantic City Celebrity 'Cooks Books' Re-Examined 40 Years Later Cold Case Murder Of Atlantic City Celebrity 'Cooks Books' Re-Examined 40 Years Later
Cold Case Murder Of Atlantic City Celebrity 'Cooks Books' Re-Examined 40 Years Later Investigators in Atlantic County are asking for help in solving the murder of a local celebrity in Atlantic City nearly 40 years ago, authorities said. In a news release on Wednesday, March 27, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office asked for public assistance in the investigation into the 1985 killing of Raul Sanchez. He was known to many as "Cooks Books."  Suarez earned the nickname while he was an emcee at the 500 Club in Atlantic City. He was also a radio show host and a taxicab driver. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is looking for new information about the 1985…
Eagles Defensive Star Donates K9 To Atlantic City Police Department Eagles Defensive Star Donates K9 To Atlantic City Police Department
Eagles Defensive Star Donates K9 To Atlantic City Police Department A Philadelphia Eagles defensive star helped the Atlantic City Police Department hire one of its newest members, authorities said. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox donated K9 Carlo to Atlantic City police, the department said in a Facebook post on Monday, Mar. 4. K9 Officer Robert Reynolds and K9 Carlo graduated from the Atlantic County police academy's K9 patrol and drug-detection course in Corbin City on Friday, Mar. 1. Officer Reynolds and K9 Carlo were given the John “Sonny” Burke Award, which was voted on by their classmates. Reynolds's car was also renumbered to "…
Local Bands Mourn Loss Of Audio Engineer, 41, Killed In AC Expressway Crash Local Bands Mourn Loss Of Audio Engineer, 41, Killed In AC Expressway Crash
Local Bands Mourn Loss Of Audio Engineer, 41, Killed In AC Expressway Crash The sudden death of a 41-year-old audio engineer is sending shockwaves through the Atlantic City and Philadelphia music scene. Matthew T. Martin, of Audubon, was heading east in Winslow Township when he ran off the road to the left and struck a tree in the center median around 6:45 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Martin's car, a Honda SUV, went up in flames near milepost 36.9 in Winslow Township, and he died, Marchan said. Martin's social media pages show he is an audio engineer, and owner of Martin Audio Productions LLC. He spent time working at the Hard Rock Hote…
Celeb Chef From Philly Bringing 2 Restaurants To Atlantic City Resort Celeb Chef From Philly Bringing 2 Restaurants To Atlantic City Resort
Celeb Chef From Philly Bringing 2 Restaurants To Atlantic City Resort An Atlantic City casino is teaming up with a renowned Philadelphia chef for the launch of two new restaurants. Restauranteur Michael Schulson will open up Pearl & Mary and Samuel's at Ocean, the Ocean Casino Resort announced on Wednesday, Feb. 7. They'll be next to each other in the lobby across from The Park. Courtesy of Ocean Casino Resort The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Wikimedia Commons - Chris6d The restaurants are expected to open before the summer. "We are thrilled to welcome Pearl & Mary and Samuel’s into Ocean’s portfolio of dining venues as we ven…
Philly Ex-Con Forced Captive Girls Into Prostitution At NJ Hotels: Indictment Philly Ex-Con Forced Captive Girls Into Prostitution At NJ Hotels: Indictment
Philly Ex-Con Forced Captive Girls Into Prostitution At NJ Hotels: Indictment An ex-con who was captured after a 15-year-old victim escaped from a South Jersey hotel room was indicted on a host of charges that include human trafficking, promoting prostitution and sexually assaulting minors, authorities announced on Thursday. Nieem Johnson, 40, whose last known address was in Philadelphia, was arrested in Atlantic City last Aug. 31 following a months-long state investigation, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. A second victim was rescued during the arrest, Platkin said in a Jan. 18 release. “The allegations in the indictment – holding two victims in a…
Scathing Report: Police Trainers Glorified Violence, Demeaned Women At NJ Seminar (VIDEOS) Scathing Report: Police Trainers Glorified Violence, Demeaned Women At NJ Seminar (VIDEOS)
Scathing Report: Police Trainers Glorified Violence, Demeaned Women At NJ Seminar (Videos) The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) showed no mercy to a New Jersey-based organization that they said preached unconstitutional policing tactics and  demeaned women at a massive training conference paid for using thousands of dollars in public funding. The OSC made a video montage of just some of the 100 instances of "discriminatory and harassing comments" made at the October 2021 seminar held by Street Cop in Atlantic City, included in its scathing report announcing the findings of its investigation. Approximately 1,000 law enforcement officers from across the U.S. gathered…
Missing Philly Teen May Be En Route To Atlantic City, Authorities Say Missing Philly Teen May Be En Route To Atlantic City, Authorities Say
Missing Philly Teen May Be En Route To Atlantic City, Authorities Say Philadelphia police are asking for the public's aid in locating a missing teen.  Kent Johnson, 17, was last seen around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, the department said. He was leaving his home on the 2000 block of South Hutchinson Street and said he was going to the library, according to police.  Officials said he may be with his girlfriend, whose name was not available Tuesday evening. He is also known to frequent the Atlantic City, New Jersey area, they added.  Johnson is 5-foot-10 and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, authorities said. Police believe he was wear…
Accused Philadelphia Drug Dealer Tosses Gun, Flees On Foot Before Atlantic City Arrest: Police Accused Philadelphia Drug Dealer Tosses Gun, Flees On Foot Before Atlantic City Arrest: Police
Accused Philadelphia Drug Dealer Tosses Gun, Flees On Foot Before Atlantic City Arrest: Police A 28-year-old man from Philadelphia tossed a handgun as he fled from police after an alleged drug deal in Atlantic City, authorities said. Detectives Eric Evans and Alberto Valles were patrolling the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue near a school on Saturday, Nov. 11 at about 3 p.m. when they observed Tereen Fowler engage in a drug deal with another man, police said. The detectives converged on Fowler as he was walking away. Upon attempting to stop Fowler, he immediately fled, police said. The detectives pursued Fowler who dropped a handgun from his waistband, they said. Fowler attempted to p…
Philly Man Killed By Headshot In Car Parked In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Philly Man Killed By Headshot In Car Parked In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Philly Man Killed By Headshot In Car Parked In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A 26-year-old man from Philadelphia who was found shot in the driver’s seat of a sedan parked on a street in Atlantic City has died, authorities said. Khalid Scott was found by police at about 12:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in the two-door car parked in the 1900 block of Grant Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Scott was taken to AtlantiCare Medical Center, where he died at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, the prosecutor’s office said. No arrests had been made.  Anyone with information is urged to call the prosecutor’s Major Crim…
Compulsive NJ Bank Robber From PA Heads Back To Fed Pen For 12½ Years, No Parole Compulsive NJ Bank Robber From PA Heads Back To Fed Pen For 12½ Years, No Parole
Compulsive NJ Bank Robber From PA Heads Back To Fed Pen For 12½ Years, No Parole A man who spent eight years in federal prison for robbing banks in Pennsylvania is headed back for another 12½ years for two subsequent South Jersey holdups in three days. Leon I. Stanford, 54, of Wilkes Barre, PA admitted this past March that he handed tellers notes demanding money at both the TD Bank in Oaklyn on Feb. 22, 2020 and at the Republic Bank in Cherry Hill two days later. Witnesses at both banks described seeing the robber flee the area in the same white Saturn SUV, said U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger. Surveillance cameras captured partial license-plate charac…
Ex-CBS Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges Ex-CBS Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges
Ex-cbs Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges A South Jersey man who graduated from the University of Maryland and went on to work in TV journalism in Pennsylvania and Virginia has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities announced. Cleve W. Bryan Jr. was charged Wednesday, Oct. 18 by police in Washington Township, Gloucester County with endangering the welfare of children by possessing child pornography, the department said. Byran, of the Sewell section of Washington, was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance. Bryan's X page bio reads: "Journalist, Storyteller, Father, Husband, Beli…
Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing Philadelphia Mom Heading To Atlantic City Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing Philadelphia Mom Heading To Atlantic City
Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing Philadelphia Mom Heading To Atlantic City Human remains found in a Germantown home on Tuesday, Oct. 17 may be those of a missing Philadelphia woman, according to her loved ones.  City police and FBI agents made the grisly discovery in the basement of a residence on the 400 block of East Penn Street, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice.  The victim has not been officially identified, but loved ones say the body was that of missing 39-year-old Javitta Ren Brockington.  Thank you for all who prayed and shared the posts about Javitta. Her body was found 😢. Please pray for her family and... Posted by Courtney Lyneé on Wednesday,…
Philly Suspects Charged With Attempted Murder After Armed Robbery In Atlantic City: Police Philly Suspects Charged With Attempted Murder After Armed Robbery In Atlantic City: Police
Philly Suspects Charged With Attempted Murder After Armed Robbery In Atlantic City: Police Atlantic City police arrested a man and a woman following an armed robbery. On Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9:34 a.m., patrol officers responded to Kentucky and Pacific Avenues in reference to a man who was stabbed multiple times.  Police found the victim, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, suffering from serious injuries and bleeding profusely from an arm wound.  Officers Troy Grams, Courtney Campbell, and Christopher Campbell immediately rendered aid including the application of a tourniquet. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious but …
Pennsylvania Man Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police Pennsylvania Man Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police
Pennsylvania Man Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police Atlantic City police conducted surveillance that resulted in the arrest of two men — including one from Philadelphia — and the recovery of a handgun and assorted drugs, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Detectives Christopher Dodson and James Barrett were conducting surveillance in the first block of south Mansion Avenue when they allegedly observed Malik Jones of Atlantic City and Camron Izzard of Philadelphia appearing to be dealing drugs, police said. Detectives watched as Jones was inside of a parked vehicle with Izzard. The detectives converged after finding that Jones had an …
Philly Man Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police Philly Man Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police
Philly Man Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police Atlantic City police conducted surveillance that resulted in the arrest of two men and the recovery of a handgun and assorted drugs, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Detectives Christopher Dodson and James Barrett were conducting surveillance in the first block of south Mansion Avenue when they allegedly observed Malik Jones of Atlantic City and Camron Izzard of Philadelphia appearing to be dealing drugs, police said. Detectives watched as Jones was inside of a parked vehicle with Izzard. The detectives converged after finding that Jones had an active warrant for his arrest from P…
Philadelphia Man Charged With Touching Teenage Swimmers In Atlantic City: Police Philadelphia Man Charged With Touching Teenage Swimmers In Atlantic City: Police
Philadelphia Man Charged With Touching Teenage Swimmers In Atlantic City: Police he Atlantic City Police Department and Atlantic City Beach Patrol arrested a man after he inappropriately touched several girls and women, authorities said. On Sunday, July 2, at 5:11 p.m., Officers Deborah Gilmore and Marquez Jones responded to the New Hampshire Avenue beach in reference to a man inappropriately touching several teenagers.  The officers arrived to find the suspect, Rojer Gomez, had been detained by Atlantic City Beach Patrol Captain Jamie Torres, police said. There were numerous witnesses and victims that were touched or observed Gomez touching teenage girls or women…
Atlantic City's ISLAND Waterpark Delays Grand Opening Atlantic City's ISLAND Waterpark Delays Grand Opening
Atlantic City's Island Waterpark Delays Grand Opening ISLANS Waterpark in Atlantic City has delayed its grand opening. It had been set to open on Friday, June 30. Brian Moriarty, a spokesperson for the waterpark, didn’t specify when the new opening date will be. He also did not give a reason for the delay. The park’s social media pages advertised the opening date of Friday as recently as Wednesday. The $100 million, 120,000-square-foot water park will feature a dozen slides, pools, a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator and a 6,500-square-foot lazy river. It’s part of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel, which Blatstein also owns. Tickets are sti…
Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds
Predator Who Drove 2,700 Miles For Sex With Jersey Shore Girl, 14, Busted When He Returns: Feds A predator from Louisiana who drove 2,700 miles roundtrip for sex with an underage Jersey Shore girl was captured when he flew back for more, federal authorities said. Spencer William-Wayne Caudle, 34, began grooming the 14-year-old victim through the Whisper app in April, a complaint on file in U.S. District Court in Trenton alleges. Although he expressed concern about ending up on TV's “To Catch a Predator,” Caudle drove to Toms River and “committed sexual acts on the victim” on May 27, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. Caudle left for home later that night, Seliling…
Track US Air Force Flyover In NJ-PA Track US Air Force Flyover In NJ-PA
Track US Air Force Flyover In Nj-pa The U.S. Air Force is celebrating 100 years of air refueling on Tuesday, June 27 with flyovers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. The display by the 305th Air Mobility Wing includes a 15-jet formation of tankers and giant cargo planes over the Jersey Shore and Delaware River. The flyover begins from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey with one KC-135, eight KC-46s and six C-17s. The flyovers will follow the Jersey Shore starting at 1:03 p.m. in Asbury Park, heading south over Barnegat Light, Atlantic City and Cape May. The aircraft will then turn toward Philad…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of GF In Hard Rock Hotel Room: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of GF In Hard Rock Hotel Room: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Sentenced In Fatal Stabbing Of GF In Hard Rock Hotel Room: Prosecutor A 61-year-old man from Philadelphia has been sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a fatal stabbing at an Atlantic City hotel, authorities said. Frankie E. Lane must serve 85 percent of the sentence under the No Early Release Act, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On June 11, 2021, Atlantic City Police responded to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City for a report of a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was found dead in a hotel room with a sheet covering her body and a knife on top of the sheet,…
Here's How Much Day At $100M Atlantic City's ISLAND Waterpark Will Cost You Here's How Much Day At $100M Atlantic City's ISLAND Waterpark Will Cost You
Here's How Much Day At $100M Atlantic City's Island Waterpark Will Cost You A 120,000-square-foot waterpark. A $100 million project. A 6,500-square-foot lazy river. It's ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Atlantic City by the numbers. The non-gambling, family-friendly attraction is set to open in Atlantic City next Friday, June 30, and will only cost you $69 to $119 a day. Billed as the world's largest waterpark near a beachfront, there are several admission prices depending on whether you're going by day, evening or with VIP access. The waterpark also has a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator, pools, shopping, party rooms, lounge areas, and more than a dozen waterslides…
Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police
Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges During Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police A pair of men were charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses during a traffic stop, authorities said. On Thursday, May 25 at 12:35 p.m., Atlantic City Detectives Christopher Dodson and Eric Evans conducted a motor vehicle stop at Tennessee and Pacific avenues.  During the stop, K9 Officer Michael Braxton and his K9 partner, Ryker, responded as back up.  K9 Ryker, trained in narcotic detection, showed a positive indication for the presence of drugs in the vehicle, police said. The occupants, Khilid Scott, 25, of Philadelphia, and Joseph Dixon, 31, of Atlantic City, were arr…
Montco Mom Missing Since April Is 'Endangered,' Police Say Montco Mom Missing Since April Is 'Endangered,' Police Say
Montco Mom Missing Since April Is 'Endangered,' Police Say A Montgomery County woman who has not been seen since late last month is believed by authorities to be "endangered," and police are asking residents to keep an eye out.  Christi Troiano, 56, of Souderton, was reported missing by family members on April 25, borough police wrote in a release.  "According to her family, Christi left her home in the early morning hours and indicated that she may intend to harm herself," the department said.  Troiano is known to frequent the New Jersey shore, Atlantic City, and various parks in Bucks County, police said. Investigators say they have tried to pin…
Philly Sports Bar's Burger Tops List Of America's Best Philly Sports Bar's Burger Tops List Of America's Best
Philly Sports Bar's Burger Tops List Of America's Best The best burger in the United States might be right here in Philadelphia, according to foodie magazine "Tasting Table." The publication recently ranked the very best hamburgers in America, and Philly-based sports bar chain Chickie's and Pete's earned a spot among the chosen few — specifically, their BBQ burger.  Chickie's and Pete's BBQ burgerChickie's and Pete's Served with a slice of American cheese on the bar's signature brioche bun, this burger is topped with crispy bacon and fried onions and is "absolutely loaded with barbecue sauce," says Tasting Table.  A classic medley of ingre…
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…
$100 Million Indoor Waterpark Set To Open Next Month At Showboat Atlantic City $100 Million Indoor Waterpark Set To Open Next Month At Showboat Atlantic City
$100 Million Indoor Waterpark Set To Open Next Month At Showboat Atlantic City A non-gambling, family-friendly attraction is set to open in Atlantic City next month, developers said. The ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Atlantic City is billed as the world's largest waterpark near a beachfront. The 120,000-square-foot waterpark is a $100 million project and will have a 6,500-square-foot lazy river, 1,000-square-foot surf simulator, pools, shopping, party rooms, lounge areas, and more than a dozen waterslides. A retractable glass-pane roof will make the water park a year-round attraction. It is located next to the Showboat on New Jersey Avenue. Showboat's owner and CEO o…
Philadelphia Man Admits Killing GF In Hard Rock Hotel Room: Prosecutor Philadelphia Man Admits Killing GF In Hard Rock Hotel Room: Prosecutor
Philadelphia Man Admits Killing GF In Hard Rock Hotel Room: Prosecutor A 61-year-old man from Philadelphia has admitted to fatally stabbing his girlfriend in an Atlantic City hotel room, authorities said. Frankie E. Lane pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in exchange for a 20-year term in New Jersey State Prison, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On June 11, 2021, Atlantic City Police responded to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City for a report of a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds.  The victim was found deceased in a hotel room with a sheet covering her body and a knife on…