Lyft will soon offer a helping hand to Philadelphia and Atlantic City residents dealing with limited access to fresh food options because of where they live. The ride share company is adding 15 new cities to its Grocery Access Program, which launched in Washington, D.C., in December, Lyft announced Thursday. Philadelphia and Atlantic City are two of the 15 new locations being added to the program, which teams up with farmers markets, food banks, and grocery stores to offer discounted rides to those living in food deserts. “We believe it’s our civic responsibility to address key problems our communities are facing through better access to transportation, with the goal of improving city life,” the company said in a release. Lyft currently operates in more than 350 cities in North America, and the company said in the release that more cities will be added to the program later this year. The average price for a Lyft Grocery Access Program ride is $2.50, according to The … [Read more...] about Lyft adds Philly, Atlantic City to program offering discounted rides to grocery stores
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NJ Transit opening Atlantic City Rail Line two weeks early, adding new morning service
Less than two months after the return of the NJ Transit Atlantic City Rail Line was announced amidst rising criticism, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced some unexpected good news Wednesday: The line will resume service two weeks earlier than originally expected. The rail line between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, dormant since early September, will resume service May 12 instead of May 24, Murphy announced Wednesday at a transportation conference event. NJ Transit had announced May 24, three days before Memorial Day, as its targeted return date back in February. Murphy also announced an unexpected bonus: The line will be adding two more trains from Atlantic City to Philadelphia, including one which will arrive before 9 a.m., according to the Press of AC. The rail line, which saw a motorist death and two weeks of rail repair because of a vehicle-bridge collision in 2018, has been closed since September so the transit agency could install new safety equipment. But delays and … [Read more...] about NJ Transit opening Atlantic City Rail Line two weeks early, adding new morning service
Miss America may be leaving Atlantic City … again
Updated 12:59 pm PST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 In this Sept. 7, 2018 photo, Miss Delaware Joanna Wicks introduces herself at the start of the third and final night of preliminary competition at the Miss America competition in Atlantic City N.J. As it nears the pageant's 100th anniversary, the Miss America Organization is looking for expressions of interest to host the competition from other cities. less In this Sept. 7, 2018 photo, Miss Delaware Joanna Wicks introduces herself at the start of the third and final night of preliminary competition at the Miss America competition in Atlantic City N.J. As it nears ... more Photo: Wayne Parry, AP Photo: Wayne Parry, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 In this Sept. 7, 2018 photo, Miss Delaware Joanna Wicks introduces … [Read more...] about Miss America may be leaving Atlantic City … again
Fight involving Atlantic City officials under investigation
Updated 10:48 am PST, Monday, November 12, 2018 This Oct. 17, 2017 photo shows Frank Gilliam Jr. campaigning for mayor in Atlantic City, N.J. Gilliam, who won the election, was part of a group of people who were involved in a physical dispute outside an Atlantic City casino on Nov. 11, 2018. The county prosecutor's office is investigating. less This Oct. 17, 2017 photo shows Frank Gilliam Jr. campaigning for mayor in Atlantic City, N.J. Gilliam, who won the election, was part of a group of people who were involved in a physical dispute outside an ... more Photo: Wayne Parry, AP Photo: Wayne Parry, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 This Oct. 17, 2017 photo shows Frank Gilliam Jr. campaigning for mayor in Atlantic City, N.J. Gilliam, who won the election, was part of a group of people who were involved in a … [Read more...] about Fight involving Atlantic City officials under investigation
No instant end to New Jersey’s takeover of Atlantic City
Wayne Parry, Associated Press Updated 12:48 pm PDT, Thursday, September 20, 2018 New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy applauds at a press conference in Atlantic City N.J. on Thursday Sept. 20, 2018, at which he announced his administration is leaving a state takeover of Atlantic City in place. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy applauds at a press conference in Atlantic City N.J. on Thursday Sept. 20, 2018, at which he announced his administration is leaving a state takeover of Atlantic City in place. Photo: Wayne Parry, AP New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, announces his administration will leave a state takeover in place in Atlantic City N.J. during a speech in the city on Sept. 20, 2018, as Mayor Frank Gilliam, right, looks on. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, announces his administration will leave a state takeover in place in Atlantic City N.J. during a speech in the city on Sept. 20, 2018, as Mayor Frank Gilliam, … [Read more...] about No instant end to New Jersey’s takeover of Atlantic City