One of Ocean City's most recognizable landmarks is facing demolition as the future of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier property continues to take shape.The amusement park's iconic Ferris wheel, which has towered over the Boardwalk for decades, will have to be taken down because of deteriorating structural conditions. The development during a tour of the former amusement park Friday, Sept. 18, according to a report published Monday by the Sentinel.
AC Council Members Seek Federal Optsions For Housing Needs
Four Atlantic City council members are exploring potential opportunities to address the city's housing needs following discussions with congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., about newly enacted federal housing legislation. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Councilman Kaleem Shabazz, speaking on Off The Press with Scott Cronick on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, said he and three fellow council members attended an affordable housing seminar during the Congressional Black Caucus gathering.The group included Shabazz, Councilman Aaron "Sporty" Randolph and Councilwomen Stephanie Marshall and Patricia Bailey.
Smoother Roads, Synched Traffic Signals Planned For AC
Atlantic City's long-awaited paving projects are about more than smoother roads.As construction begins Monday on Atlantic and Pacific avenues, Mayor Marty Small says the improvements will also include synchronized traffic signals, new sidewalks and upgraded street lighting. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports during a Friday interview on Off The Press with Scott Cronick on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, Small discussed the additional improvements planned for two of the city's busiest roadways.
AC Man Faces Six Years In Shooting Incident
An Atlantic City man is facing six years in prison after pleading guilty to a late-night shooting outside a local market. Prosecutors say 24-year-old Kasean Griffin admitted to second-degree aggravated assault and weapon charges following the February incident on North Pennsylvania Avenue. Police recovered two different types of shell casings at the scene, with video footage capturing Griffin firing several rounds at another vehicle. Although no injuries were reported, investigators later arrested Griffin at a nearby apartment and seized two loaded handguns hidden inside a toilet tank.
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