2nd Place Bidder Wins Revel, But Rejects Deal
A federal judge has approved the sale of Atlantic City's former Revel casino to the runner-up bidder in last year's bankruptcy court auction for $95 million — but the buyer doesn't want it at that price.
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A federal judge has approved the sale of Atlantic City's former Revel casino to the runner-up bidder in last year's bankruptcy court auction for $95 million — but the buyer doesn't want it at that price.
Mayor Don Guardian predicts 2015 will be "a year of healing" for his shell-shocked seaside resort — even as he expects it to lose yet another casino.
As New Jersey wrestles with how to bring Atlantic City back from the brink of financial collapse, freeholders in Atlantic County want a seat at the table.
You think tram cars down the shore and Wildwood instantly comes to mind. Starting next month, Atlantic City will offer a similar service on the boardwalk.
Most of Atlantic City's casinos heralded the new year by announcing entertainment acts that would perform as the clock struck midnight. But one is advertising the fact that it has survived 2014.
Despite the city's economic woes, according to TravelMag.com Atlantic City is one of the most expensive places in the country to getaway for New Year's Eve.
Existing buildings could house them, rather than new construction. That appeals to the people who manage the Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City.
In response to anti-police protests throughout the country, there was a rally on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Friday to show support for law enforcement.
The Florida developer in line to purchase the former Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City wants an $8 million discount.
Atlantic City Police joined the Jewish Family Services and Atlantic City Rescue Mission to spread some holiday cheer Tuesday.
The body of a man was found near the Golden Nugget around 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
An Atlantic City piano tuner whose family home is set to be taken by the state delivered an online petition with more than 100,000 signatures to Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday.
A casino workers union in Atlantic City defied a company-imposed deadline Monday to withdraw its appeal of a court-ordered, cost-cutting package.
A bill now in the New Jersey legislature would use state funds to help retrain thousands of laid-off Atlantic City hotel and casino workers so they can find new jobs.
Stockton College of New Jersey has completed its $18 million purchase of the former Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. The school has big plans for what it will call its "Island Campus."
New Jersey lawmakers are taking steps to attract small new casinos to Atlantic City and increase home ownership there as the city reels from a financial crisis partly brought on by the closings of large casino resorts this year.
Eleven people face charges for alleged roles in a ring that federal prosecutors say trafficked heroin, powder cocaine and crack cocaine in the Atlantic City area.
The owners of the Trump Taj Mahal casino say Atlantic City's main casino workers' union has reneged on a deal to keep the casino open and save its 3,000 jobs.
Sen. Diane Allen, a Burlington County Republican, said Wednesday she'll introduce a bill creating the Education Initiative for Former Casino Workers. It would dedicate at least $1 million a year from the state Labor Department's Workforce Development Partnership Fund to provide training and education to workers laid off from Atlantic City casinos within the past two years.
The lawyers for Revel filed paperwork to cancel the $110 million sale to Brookfield US Holdings.
New Jersey isn't giving up on its effort to attract small new casinos to Atlantic City.
The Atlantic City region lost 9,900 jobs over the past 12 months, battered by the closure of four of Atlantic City's 12 casinos, according to data released Tuesday.
Heavy rain from a Nor'easter is soaking parts of New Jersey, raising the threat of coastal flooding.
A tax stabilization plan making its way through the state Legislature should keep Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino from closing, the city's mayor said.
With all the bad news coming out of Atlantic City over the last few months, one casino hotel this week actually announced a plan to expand.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
This is the second year Collingdale Councilwoman Felecia Coffee has organized the Thanksgiving feast for veterans and those less fortunate.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
This is the second year Collingdale Councilwoman Felecia Coffee has organized the Thanksgiving feast for veterans and those less fortunate.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Thanksgiving day will be the tale of two different weather types in the Philadelphia region — rain in the morning, clearing skies and breezy in the afternoon.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Cacia's Bakery cooked 118 Thanksgiving turkeys for families this year, beating last year's total by
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.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
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.
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.
Saquon Barkley is on pace to have the best running back season in Eagles franchise history in his first year in Philadelphia.
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.
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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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.
What began in 1974 as a friendly football game between a few Haverford and Episcopal friends has grown into a beloved annual tradition in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
All year round some people make it their mission to make sure no one goes hungry and no one is forgotten. That also rings true on Thanksgiving. Ryan Hughes talks to those in the community choosing to donate their time this holiday.
A man was shot while trying to run from police in Deptford at the Fairfield Inn on Hurffville Road. Investigators say police were called to that location for some kind of disturbance on Thanksgiving. When officers arrived, they saw a man jump from a second-story window and take off running As they ran after him, one of the officers opened fire, hitting the man. He is expected to survive.
Black Friday will be chilly but dry in the Philadelphia region. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Despite the rain, dozens of people lined up outside Cacia's Bakery in South Philadelphia early Thanksgiving morning to ensure their turkeys had a spot inside the bakery's famous brick oven.