Atlantic City Information

Atlantic City World War I monument in O'Donnell Memorial Park illuminated in new project - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the World War I monument in O'Donnell Memorial Park in Atlantic City received a new lighting installation highlighting the landmark in the evening hours - visible to residents and visitors as they enter the city.

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) votes to reorganize RISE Atlantic City (Resources for Investment Support and Empowerment) grant program - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, members of the CRDA board voted to revise the RISE Atlantic City grant program to hold grantees accountable by requiring larger grants to be met with matching funds from the applicant: 25% for requests of $30,000 to $99,999, and 50% for requests of $100,000 or more.  Rise is a $3 million community grants program that invests directly in Atlantic City nonprofits.

City and County officials speak out against closure of Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., Frank Formica of the CRDA, and Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson have each spoken out against the closure of Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. Owners of the property have threatened to close the facility in December. 

Clash at Atlantic City Public Safety Building results in five arrests - As reported by The Press of The Atlantic City, five individuals were arrested, including El Pueblo Unido de Atlantic City Executive Director Cristian Moreno-Rodriguez, following a protest event in front of the Atlantic City Public Safety Building. "The protest, which saw a crowd of about 75 people, was in response to a recent incident in which El Pueblo Unido alleged a city police officer stopped one of their community organizers while he was working to warn neighbors about Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the resort. "

CRDA approves additional funds for Renaissance Plaza Supermarket project - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the CRDA has approved $1.9 million in additional funds for a project that would provide better food options for local residents and eliminate blight that has enveloped Renaissance Plaza. The most recent funds are for equipment needed for the reconstruction and expansion of the Save A Lot supermarket at the site.

Great Day Café opens at Atlantic City City Hall - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, City officials and guests celebrated the grand opening of the Great Day Café in the building’s lobby with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Managed by Beat the Daily Grind Café, a local small business on Atlantic Avenue, the new concession stand offers coffee, snacks and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items for City Hall employees and visitors.

Local Finance Board votes to approve continued state oversight of Atlantic City - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, members of the Local Finance Board voted to extend state oversight of Atlantic City through the Supervision Act for an additional year. The Supervision Act provides powers not expressly covered under the 2016 Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act (MSRA) to support continued improvements in Atlantic City’s governance and financial management. Under the Supervision Act and MSRA, the Local Finance Board oversees the city’s municipal budget. In January, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law an extension of MSRA for an additional six years. That law is set to lapse Dec. 1, 2031.

Repaving of Atlantic Avenue resumes - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the repaving of Atlantic Avenue has resumed. When the project is completed, Atlantic Avenue will have been repaved from Tennessee to Albany avenues.

New Jersey Gaming News

Atlantic City Casinos raise $315,000 for suicide prevention - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the Casino Association of New Jersey joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's seventh annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk. All nine casinos participated in the walk to support suicide prevention, education and mental health awareness within the local community.

Bally's Corp. secures additional financing for New York project - According to a Sept. 14 news release, Bally's Corporation has secured over half a million in financing to fund further development of the Bally’s Bronx project and for general corporate purposes. The financing consists of $400 million worth of loans, followed by an additional $160 million in loans from WhiteHawk Capital Partners LP. Additional reporting from The Press of Atlantic City. 

“Championship night” at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City raises nearly $585,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, an event honoring the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks raised nearly $585,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City.

National Gaming News

Billionaire Barry Diller drops bid to buy MGM Resorts International  - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, publishing billionaire Barry Diller has dropped his bid to buy MGM Resorts International, the parent company of Atlantic City’s top-performing casino, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Diller, who already owns 27% of the company, extended an offer in June to buy MGM for $18 billion. 

Shareholders back sale of Caesars Entertainment to Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Golden Nugget Atlantic City - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment stakeholders voted in favor of a sale of the company to Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Golden Nugget Atlantic City. Before the sale can proceed, it will need to pass the scrutiny of federal anti-trust regulators and receive approval in the many states in which both companies operate casinos. 

Hospitality & Tourism News

Atlantic City's Steel Pier up for sale - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the Catanoso family, which has owned and operated the pier for 15 years, has put the business up for sale with an asking price of $85 million. 

Developer Bart Blatstein proposes temporary event space for Atlantic City - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, developer Bart Blatstein has proposed a temporary event center to be established in a parking lot of the Showboat Hotel Atlantic City during the resort’s offseason months. The temporary building could host up to 2,000 people for a wide array of entertainment, sports and dining events during Atlantic City’s slow winter and spring months.

Historic A.J. Meerwald to set sail from Atlantic City's Gardner's Basin - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, after several years away, the historic oyster schooner from 1928, is returning to Atlantic City from Oct. 8-11.

Legislation signed to create the New Jersey Film Trail - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed into law legislation to create the New Jersey Film Trail, a map of popular filming locations throughout the state. The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism is working with the New Jersey Motion Picture Television Development Commission to create the map.

Nor'easter batters coastal communities - On Sept. 25, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency Across Eight Counties in preparation for a nor’easter that brought strong winds, heavy rain, significant coastal flooding and hazardous conditions along the coast and potentially into inland areas. As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, many New Jersey residents and officials said the storm resulted in the worst flooding they had experienced since Superstorm Sandy (2012). The severe weather led to the cancelation of several events over the weekend and impacted many local businesses. 

Sections of Wildwood Boardwalk close to facilitate offseason construction - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, several areas of the Wildwood Boardwalk, including stretches from Hand to Bennett avenues, Bennett to Cresse avenues and Oak to Maple avenues, will be closed to the public to allow for constrution. The closed sections are expected to reopen by May 8. 

Wildwood hosts second annual Airshow - As reported by The Press of Atlantic City, the Wildwoods Air Show returned to the beaches of Wildwood on Sept. 12-13, 2026. The air show highlighted a packed weekend that included the Roots Classic Volkswagen Car Show, the Wildwoods Food & Music Festival, New Year's in North Wildwood and Yoga + Sound Immersion on the Beach.