Chris Stigall On Taj Mahal Closing: Jobs Only Come With Profit
Chris Stigall says it is not the responsibility of the Taj Mahal to provide jobs.
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Chris Stigall says it is not the responsibility of the Taj Mahal to provide jobs.
It's expected to sell for around $15,000.
The City Council called an emergency meeting Thursday to vote to accept the $74 million loan to help the nearly broke city get through the rest of the year.
Off-duty lifeguards suddenly found themselves back on duty in Atlantic City. Now, the beach patrol has a stern warning that they want people to take seriously.
Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City withdrew an offer to restore health insurance for its striking workers Monday after the union refused to put the measure up for a vote 18 days into a walkout.
A police pursuit of a stolen car that authorities say was fleeing the scene of a shooting in Atlantic City ended with a crash and three people under arrest.
The Showboat Hotel, minus the casino, reopened for business along the Atlantic City boardwalk less than 2 years after it was shut down. There's a new owner, and a new vision for the place.
Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein says the Showboat will reopen on Friday with 852 rooms and suites.
Rich discussed Hillary Clinton's visit to Atlantic City, the RNC's latest 'Tale of Two Press Conferences' video and Bernie Sanders supporters outrage over James Comey's recommendation. He also discussed Matt Damon's thoughts on gun control, Jared Kushner's latest article 'The Donald Trump I Know' and Gretchen Carlson's sexual harassment suit. Rich spoke with Professor James Karmel at 4:20pm and Andrew C. McCarthy at 5pm.
Hillary Clinton on Wednesday ripped Donald Trump as a "shameful" businessman with a history of exploiting workers.
"If you like mice and roaches, stay at the Taj Mahal! If you like casinos that care about their workers, stay anywhere else!"
Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union was unable to reach a new contract with the Taj Mahal
Two members of the Atlantic City Fire Department have been arrested for allegedly purchasing heroin near the fire station.
Authorities say an officer watched an 18-year-old male take the bag while a 17-year-old male acted as the lookout.
The largest instrument in the world sits inside Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, and Friday, it will sound more powerful than ever.
Specifics of the deal haven't been released.
Atlantic City's been told to pare down the size and cost of its government, or risk a state takeover this fall.
Members of Local 54 UNITE HERE are preparing for a potential strike at up to 5 Atlantic City casinos
They're less than a month into an almost 5 month process. So there's not a lot of concrete progress to report. Guardian indicated changes made to date, including paring down the payroll a great deal.
Unionized hospitality workers at five Atlantic City casinos are gearing up for a possible strike on Friday.
The Revel Casino has remained closed, 48 hours after the massive Atlantic City attraction was set to reopen to the public and it seems to be paperwork that is holding up the process.
Workers at four Atlantic City casinos voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike
Democratic Assemblyman Reed Gusciora says it could mean a way out of the city's financial mess.
Both bills seek to put 20 billion dollars into the Transportation Trust Fund over the next decade. It runs out of money at the end of the month. They both offer to trim other taxes, and eliminate the estate tax entirely.
Proponents see adding the station as a way to boost business at the airport and in the resort town.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
A baby died, and her mother remains in critical condition as Philadelphia police continue to investigate a crash involving a private ambulance in Frankford early Sunday morning.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region should prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Monday, including tornadoes. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A rowhome fire in West Philadelphia that sent two people to the hospital is under investigation.
Investigators said the ambulance driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle with the mother and her baby inside in Frankford. The ambulance driver now faces DUI charges.
ACCT Philly helped get a trapped dog down from a support beam at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region could get hit with severe storms Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.