Sen. Jim Whelan (D-Atlantic) said Trump’s legacy in the city is a “mixed one.” “The notion that he was somehow responsible for the success that Atlantic City had is not accurate” says Whelan (D-Atlantic), who was the city’s mayor in the 1990s. “Nor is he responsible for the problems we now have.” Whelan said Atlantic […]
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SEE PICS & VIDEO> Tough love was served up to 300 local business leaders on Thursday, September 24. A sobering report on Atlantic County’s economic challenges was presented by Angelou Economics at Great Bay Country Club in Somers Point. Angelou delivered a sobering rundown of what’s needed to turn around both Atlantic City and Atlantic County.
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LISTEN > Ventnor Mayor Mike Bagnell wants bigger & better sand dunes to protect his town’s boardwalk. Bagnell shared his thoughts with Mel Taylor on WPG Talk Radio 1450 recently. Next door in Margate, dunes are not wanted. NJ Governor Christie is not so happy with Margate. On the other side of Margate in Longport,
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WATCH VIDEO > Is Atlantic City afraid of Glenn Straub? Sometimes it seems that way. Straub made an appearance at Atlantic City City Council last night. He attended in order to ask that the BADER deal be delayed. After Straubs appearance, City Council decided NOT to sign off on a lease agreement with Bader Field Sports LLC.
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WATCH VIDEO> Revenue is NOT the problem in Atlantic City, cost structure is the problem. So says Tilman Fertitta; CEO of Golden Nugget & owner of 54 restaurant brands like Bubba Gump, Vic n Anthony’s and others. The Golden Nugget CEO told Bloomberg News that AC has PLENTY of gaming revenue. $2.7 billion worth. 3rd largest out of
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Plans to re-develop & convert the historic midtown armory in AC were OK’ed by the CRDA on OCT 20. They approved the plans that will create a hip retail-residential complex on NY ave….between Atlantic & Pacific. John Longacre from LPMG is the Philadelphia-based developer. It’s a privately funded bet on Atlantic City. Longacre is well known for his
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“What will it take to save Atlantic City & Atlantic County?” Carlo Losco placed a full page ad in a local paper earlier this year, asking that simple question. Losco; President of Balsley-Losco Real Estate provided a simple action plan that begins with the premise: we need to stop the out-flow of casino tax dollars that goes to
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Dune Battle. Ventnor vs. Margate. Mel Taylor talks w/ Ventnor Mayor Mike Bagnell [foogallery id=”30263″]
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Atlantic City Mayor; Don Guardian spent some quality time with the Mayor of the Morning…..Harry Hurley…. on WPG Talk Radio 1450am on Oct 15. It was another ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment that’s always worth a listen. Here’s a quick summary of what Mr. G. shared with Harry: Observation Wheel for Steel Pier was built in
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Jason Aldean brings his “We Were Here Tour” to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, February 27 with special guests Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses. Tickets go on sale next Friday, October 23 at 10am through Ticketmaster. Def Leppard will perform at Boardwalk Hall this Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14. The tour will be supported by Styx & Tesla. Tickets go
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