June 2015

Atlantic City provides ‘Movies Under the Stars’ throughout July and August, three nights per week. Sundays at Brighton Park, Mondays at Historic Gardner’s Basin and Fridays at Bartram Avenue and the Boardwalk. Shows begin promptly at dusk. Guests are welcome to bring beach chairs, blankets, food and refreshments. The following movie schedule is subject to […]

Atlantic City welcomes back the Annual Farmers Market for summer 2015. This popular event is geared towards supporting the growth of non-gaming attractions throughout the Tourism District. Now in its 15th year, the Farmers Market will be held at Center City Park, located on Atlantic Avenue between North and South Carolina avenues, on Thursdays and

Can AC Devco super-charge the economic turn-around of Atlantic City? In theory, yes. AC DevCo; the Atlantic City Development Corp, is modeled after the successful New Brunswick DevCo; a symbol of urban revitalization in NJ. What is AC DevCo? Organization that fast tracks Real Estate development Private, non-profit organization Initially funded by CRDA; Casino Re-Investment Development Authority Not

Wanna see the new AC ? Take a look at part 1 & 2 of an 8-part series tracking Atlantic City’s reemergence as an entertainment destination. Hosted by former Philly TV anchors; Larry and Dawn (Stensland) Mendte, this mini-documentary goes inside the rebuilding of Atlantic City. The clips include interviews with city leaders, inside access

As reported here on ACprimetime a few weeks ago, Maroon 5 will be the big act that will play one of the Atlantic City beach concerts later this summer. Maroon 5 with opening act; Nick Jonas, will perform on Aug. 16th. Maroon 5 is not officially touring this summer, but somehow, the higher ups in

Today at the monthly CRDA; Casino Reinvestment Development Authority meeting, the body approved the Atlantic City Planning Board’s plan to repurpose the former Atlantic Club. Endeavor Property Group, lead by Peter Monaghan, is looking to transform the shuttered casino and its surrounding properties at Sovereign Avenue, Pacific Avenue and the Boardwalk. The Atlantic Club property was once owned by

The NJ State Assembly passed a set of bills on JUNE 11, that could go a long way to boosting the financial well being of Atlantic City. The primary focus of the bill is focused on Casinos and their taxes. Casinos are barred from appealing their taxes. PILOT (Payment in lieu of taxes) will collectively