Government & Public Policy
Murphy taps longtime insurance executive to lead Atlantic City-based CRDA

A longtime insurance executive is taking the helm of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, a key state agency involved in guiding and funding projects in Atlantic City.

Hospitality & Tourism
Showboat owner Blatstein breaks ground on massive indoor waterpark in Atlantic City

A sprawling year-round waterpark with a retractable glass-pane roof is coming to Atlantic City as part of a project that’s now underway at the resort town’s Showboat hotel.

Government & Public Policy
Operator, public officials break ground on new 55,000 sq. ft. supermarket in Atlantic City

A new full-service supermarket is coming to Atlantic City — its first in more than 15 years — under a public-private effort that will help eliminate one of New Jersey’s food deserts.

People
Casiello joins ACDevco board of directors

A local resident and well-known commercial real estate professional has joined the board of ACDevco, the nonprofit developer focused on key projects in Atlantic City.

Residential & Mixed Use
NJBA leaders: Outlook for organization, industry strong despite challenges to housing supply

The Atlantic Builders Convention wraps up Wednesday, as the popular conference marks its return to Atlantic City after last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic. Below is part two of our conversation with Jeff Kolakowski, the CEO of the New Jersey Builders Association, and Josh Mann, the association’s board president.

Government & Public Policy
Passaic County, eyeing reuse of Toys R Us campus, among eight to receive EDA grants

The state is helping to jumpstart efforts to repurpose the sprawling former Toys R Us campus in Wayne, thanks to one of eight newly approved grants by the Economic Development Authority.

Events
Atlantic Builders Convention returning to Atlantic City, with registration now open

The Atlantic Builders Convention is coming back to Atlantic City, marking the return of one of the region’s largest events after last year’s statewide shutdown due to the pandemic.

Residential & Mixed Use
ACDEVCO, stakeholders plan May 25 event on jump-starting Atlantic City housing market

Business leaders are hoping to shine a light on Atlantic City’s available housing stock — and the incentives for would-be buyers — in a free event slated to take place this week.

Hospitality & Tourism
Hard Rock announces $20 million upgrade for Atlantic City hotel, casino

Renovations are coming to nearly 100 suites at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City as part of a newly announced, $20 million investment at the boardwalk property.

Hospitality & Tourism
Blatstein details plan for 100,000 sq. ft. entertainment space at Atlantic City’s Showboat

The owner of Atlantic City’s Showboat property has unveiled plans for an expansion that will create New Jersey’s largest arcade, a sports bar and other offerings at the former casino.