Just two months after a change in ownership gave the Ilitch organization full control of Ocean Casino Resort, the Boardwalk property is putting another $14 million into Atlantic City.Ocean announced plans this week for a major expansion and transformation of The Cove, its high-limit slot area, continuing a yearslong investment campaign that has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into the former Revel property, reports SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com. The redesigned Cove is expected to open in early 2027 and will encompass 11,935 square feet — approximately 60% larger than the current space.
Pedestrian Killed In AC
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday morning on Pacific Avenue near Tropicana Atlantic City, according to police. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Atlantic City police responded at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday to the 2700 block of Pacific Avenue for a report of a person struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.Police have not publicly identified the person who was killed. The driver involved in the crash stopped and is cooperating with investigators, according to police. No charges had been announced as of Sunday evening.
Teen Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter In Route 9 Crash
A 19-year-old Erma man has been charged with vehicular homicide following a crash on Route 9 that killed a 56-year-old man and seriously injured another person, authorities announced Friday.Edward McVey, 19, was charged Friday with second-degree vehicular homicide involving DUI, third-degree assault by auto involving DUI and fourth-degree assault by auto involving a handheld device, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman Jr. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports the charges stem from an investigation into an Oct. 1 collision on Route 9 in the Erma section of Lower Township.
Brigantine Damage Getting A Close Look
Federal officials are expected back in Brigantine this week to examine extensive damage from the weekend nor'easter as Mayor Vince Sera says the city is pushing for emergency beach replenishment, protection for threatened homes and the federal funding needed for a broader recovery. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com Sera, speaking Tuesday on The Don Williams Show on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, said representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are expected to examine conditions in Brigantine later this week.
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