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The continuing drama over Atlantic City's collapsing finances kicked into a higher gear on Monday, with Republican Gov. Chris Christie directing his education commissioner to sue the city to prevent it from making a payroll payment Friday because he said it owes its school district $34 million.
A ratings agency has downgraded Atlantic City's low-rated debt once again.
Over the weekend more than a dozen South Jersey Democratic Assembly Members inked a letter to Speaker Vincent Prieto asking him to post financial recovery bills for a vote.
Governor Chris Christie was asked about the TTF this week, as he pushed the Assembly to pass his plan to take over Atlantic City's day to day operation.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is calling for an end to the political gamesmanship over the future of Atlantic City.
Four of the suspects are juveniles between the ages of 15 and 17.
Steve Malanga from the Manhattan Institute says New Jersey is well within its right to take over Atlantic City.
They were believed to be missing from a fishing boat that apparently had capsized off the coast at Brigantine, just north of Atlantic City.
Police say two 16-year-old males were shot late Thursday night inside the Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
Officials are working on contingency plans when, or if, Atlantic City runs out of money early next month.
Rich discussed pensions for lifeguards, a racist Microsoft chat bot Tay, and gun regulation in local states. He also discussed Ted Cruz and Donald Trump bringing their wives into the political crossfire, Kasich winning in a misleading poll in PA and more. Rich spoke with Jef Henninger ESQ and actor Carlo Bellario at 4:30pm.
Christie said at a news conference Tuesday that the state won't loan the city money.
A day after the mayor of Atlantic City vowed to shut down all but essential services without an immediate infusion of state funds, Governor Chris Christie suggested the mayor should, in effect, get with the program.
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian releases a statement on Monday regarding the April 8 closure of City Hall.
On today's show, Rich discussed Obama's visit to Cuba, Donald Trump's accusation that Raul Castro snubbed President Obama by not greeting him at the airport upon his arrival, what exactly makes a politician part of the establishment, and a NJ brawl featuring a mall Easter Bunny. At 5:20pm Rich talked to Reagan Biographer, Craig Shirley, about his latest book "Last Act: The Final Years and Emerging Legacy of Ronald Reagan."
New Jersey voters will get to decide this November whether to allow for casinos outside Atlantic City. Experts expect a real political dogfight come the fall.
Both were able to escape the car before it became fully submerged, officials say. The driver was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Many of us look at food trucks as a way to catch a quick bite on the run. But there are plans this June to celebrate the food truck with a weekend party in Atlantic City.
A poll released this week suggests a shift in popular sentiment on the future of Atlantic City.
A New Jersey State Senate committee has approved a controversial plan that would allow the state to take over day o day operations in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City's finances are on the line in the New Jersey Legislature.
New Jersey's chief of criminal prosecutions Elie Honig says the operation spanned from Atlantic City to North Jersey and beyond.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City responded to the 274-meter long Almi Voyager motor transport on Saturday. The vessel was about 356 miles east of Cape May at the time.
Tourism is New Jersey's largest industry, now bringing in almost $43.5 billion dollars in revenue.
The globe atop the structure that's been dark for a year and half was lit up Monday night
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
The Philadelphia area will see rain in the morning before sunny and breezy conditions later in the day on Thanksgiving.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
The labor of love on Thanksgiving is a year-round, six-days-a-week effort for the Philadelphia nonprofit to feed homeless and hungry families.
The Philadelphia area will see rain in the morning before sunny and breezy conditions later in the day on Thanksgiving.
The cause of the fire in Norristown remains unclear. The Red Cross set up a shelter to help people impacted by the fire.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
The cause of the fire in Norristown remains unclear. The Red Cross set up a shelter to help people impacted by the fire.
If you're looking for help paying credit card debt, some relief offers could wind up costing you even more due to scams, experts warn.
A weapon detection system at a Philadelphia high school led to an alert and lockdown, but police had not yet found a firearm.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking a rainy start to Thanksgiving, and the Philadelphia region should expect cold temperatures this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thirty-nine people were displaced after a fire damaged 10 homes in Norristown one day before Thanksgiving.
Shoppers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were at Acme picking up some last-minute items for Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday night.
People at Philadelphia International Airport said they didn't have any issues flying or driving on the way to the airport on Thanksgiving Eve.
Bill Kelly says the Thanksgiving holiday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day in the Philadelphia region due to heavy rain in the morning.