Atlantic City Area Has An Amazing Community Spirit
It’s not quite the middle of January, everyone’s got energy bills, taxes and that back-to-work-or-school feeling on their mind. But a video of Alex, a homeless man who is well-known to many in the area, was posted by the Atlantic City Crust Kings and there’s been a spontaneous outpouring of affection for him and a successful fund-raising campaign. And it’s not about the money. You should read the comments and willingness to help here on the Scan AtlanticCity page and watch the video:
Sometimes it’s really hard not to be ground down around here by the foreclosures or the drug crisis or the casino job losses or just the winter weather. People are still angry after a divisive election. But if you want to feel just a little better about the people in your community, go and read some of those comments on Facebook in response to the video. It’s uplifting. You can help out here.
The Boss
To continue being uplifted, read NJ Advance Media’s roundup of Bruce Springsteen’s top quotes from a recent interview at Monmouth University. Here’s a sample: “I just read an article in the newspaper that says that New Jersey remains the No. 1 state that people move away from! (laughs) After all my hard work … but I made my living writing about moving away from New Jersey, so maybe that has something to do with it.”
The rest of the day’s headlines below range from a discussion of the state’s water supply, to Glenn Straub (he’s right back at it, bashing the regulators), to Gov. Christie’s efforts to tackle drug abuse:
Renter Hell: Asbury Park Press Investigative Series–The Asbury Park Press's investigation into New Jersey's rental housing found a system that favors even the most negligent landlords. It allows them to conceal their identities while some collect millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded rent subsidies. Asbury Park Press
Asbury Park Press NJ | Jersey Shore & New Jersey News–The home page for Monmouth County and Ocean County, NJ: breaking and in-depth local news, sports, obituaries, databases, events, classifieds and more. Asbury Park Press
Why isn’t Burlington City more of a thing?–Burlington City should be more of a happening place. southjerseyist.wordpress.com
N.J. man attacked by coyote–It bit him on the buttocks! Philly.com
Renewed Demand for State Water Supply Plan, But DEP Won’t Say When – NJ Spotlight–An expert panel that advises the state on water supply issues has made its latest call to the Christie administration to publish an updated version of a statewide plan on the demand for water. www.njspotlight.com
$128M contract awarded for northern Ocean County beach replenishment work–The project is the last of the major stretches of the New Jersey coastline to be replenished after Hurricane Sandy. NJ.com
Police in NJ Have Near-Instant Access to Private Cameras–In Wayne, New Jersey, a home surveillance camera rolls as a thief closes in on a package. Next door, another camera watches as the thief scoops the package off a front porch. NBC New York
Glenn Straub wins right to keep gaming report on himself secret — for now–ATLANTIC CITY - The New Jersey Casino Control Commission reached a rare point of agreement with Glenn Straub on Wednesday, agreeing to keep gaming enforcement investigative reports on him and his company secret while they determine if he needs a license at all. Philly.com
N.J. sued over ‘shocking’ lack of special education for inmates–The lawsuit claims that two state agencies ignored their obligation to provide special education services to teenagers in state prison. NJ.com
Christie’s Best-Intended Addiction Initiatives May Be Hard to Realize – NJ Spotlight–While Gov. Chris Christie received widespread praise for seeking to reduce the pain, suffering, and stigma associated with drug addiction in his State of the State address, translating those goals into effective policy could prove a stiff challenge. www.njspotlight.com
Christie bracing for fight on drug insurance changes–As he composed a lengthy State of the State speech dedicated to battling New Jersey's heroin and opiate crisis, Governor Christie said he was intent on including one component that will not only challenge lawmakers in Trenton, but drastically alter the health care industry around the state. North Jersey
Christie gets input from recovering addicts on drug treatment plan–TOMS RIVER — Mike Vence left the sober living house where he’s staying in Brick at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. He caught a bus, was dropped off, set off on foot, got lost, but still arrived almost four hours early to meet Gov. Chris Christie and tell him the state’s “ban the box” law isn’t working. Politico PRO
A.C. Stockton campus, tech park to drive Atlantic County into future, Levinson says–GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson pointed to two major projects as a sign the county is digging out of an economic crisis that has devastated the area and led to the highest foreclosure rates in the nation. Press of Atlantic City
Meet the Millville women who pack a punch in local boxing and mixed martial arts–Millville residents Debbie LaManna and Devon Mathieson have been friends for years. Press of Atlantic City