Most of the Cape May County public school students who were tested for English language arts and mathematics proficiency during the 2024-25 school year did not meet their grade-level standards set by the state, according to scoring results recently released by the Department of Education.The department tested students at 24 of the county's 31 schools in its annual assessment.
Atlantic City Fireworks Rescheduled
A fireworks show that was scheduled for tonight near the north end of Atlantic City's oceanfront has been postponed due to a gloomy forecast. Instead, the fireworks display at North Beach will take place on Friday, July 10 at 9:30 p.m. The renowned Grucci family will put up the show. The Ocean Casino Resort, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, and Resorts Casino Hotel are just a few of the locations along and near the Boardwalk where you may view the free exhibit.
State Budget Negotiations
Days after reaching an agreement on the yearly spending bill, New Jersey's top Democrats are still negotiating the state's budget, and it looks like the process will continue until the day of a government shutdown. Although top Democrats in both legislative chambers and Governor Mikie Sherrill announced on Tuesday that they had reached a budget agreement that would maintain the state's yearly spending at $60.7 billion, the governor and other high-ranking officials were unable to disclose the amount of new spending they had agreed to add.
Man Pleads Guilty In AC Weapons Case
36 year old Brandon Jackson of Burlington Township pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm without a permit, as well as obstructing the administration of law. On April 20, 2023, the Atlantic City Police Department received information from dispatch regarding a suspicious person wearing a black satchel across his chest, who was in possession of a handgun at the Tanger Outlets in Atlantic City. Police stopped and detained Brandon Jackson, who was wearing a black satchel around his chest. He was found to be in possession of a .45 caliber Hi-Point handgun. Brandon Jackson did not possess a valid permit to carry in the State of New Jersey. Sentencing is scheduled for August 5, 2026.
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