Bally’s Atlantic City Turns Up the Heat With Winter Warm Up Cocktail Menu

Phil’s Carousel Bar at Bally’s Atlantic City has debuted its Winter Warm Up cocktail menu, featuring a lineup of handcrafted cocktails inspired by bold flavors and wintertime indulgence available now.

The Winter Warm Up menu features a mix of classic favorites and playful seasonal sips, including:

Snowbird Margarita, made with Patrón Reposado, blood orange, vanilla and lime, garnished with a spiced rim.
Cupid’s Bow, crafted with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Strawberries & Cream, Caffè Borghetti and espresso.
Fireside Old Fashioned, made with Elijah Craig bourbon, orange-clove syrup, orange and Angostura bitters.
Frosted Cosmo, shaken with Grey Goose vodka, Cointreau, lime and white cranberry, with a cranberry garnish.
Midnight on Pacific, made with Bulleit Rye whiskey, Averna Amaro, chocolate bitters and orange bitters, garnished with a Luxardo cherry.
Painchiller, blended with Bacardi spiced rum, blood orange, pineapple, cream of coconut, spiced syrup and nutmeg.

Each Winter Warmup cocktail is priced at $16, joining the bar’s extensive lineup of beer, wine and signature sips. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment by local acts from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Phil’s Carousel Bar brings the nostalgic charm of a carousel into a sleek, modern setting. The 24-seat rotating bar is the first of its kind in New Jersey and offers 360-degree views of Bally’s Atlantic City casino and hotel lobby. More information about Phil’s Carousel Bar is available at casinos.ballys.com/atlantic-city.

DEP AWARDS NEARLY $32 MILLION IN GRANTS

The Department of Environmental Protection today announced the award of nearly $32 million in grants that will advance the state’s transition to zero-emission school buses to better protect the health of schoolchildren and improve public access to charging stations in New Jersey communities.

Specifically, the DEP awarded more than $18 million through the second round of its Electric School Bus Grant Program for local purchases of 53 electric school buses and 41 associated fast chargers. In addition, the DEP awarded $13.6 million through its EV Charging Grant Program for 26 public and private projects to install publicly accessible charging stations at or near town and retail centers, multi-unit housing, and transit hubs across the state.“The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in New Jersey,” said Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette.

“These grant programs are advancing New Jersey’s long-term electric-vehicle emission reduction goals by replacing diesel school buses that emit harmful pollutants with clean electric buses and by expanding public and private charging infrastructure in our communities.”The DEP’s Electric School Bus Grant Program and EV Charging Grant Program are highlighted in the recently released New Jersey Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Roadmap report, which outlines the progress, challenges and strategies to accelerating the use of zero-emission vehicles in the Garden State. Electric School Bus Grant Program. The $18 million in grants is the second funding round of the Electric School Bus Grant Program, which was authorized by legislation Governor Phil Murphy signed in 2022. The legislation provided up to $45 million in funding over three years to replace diesel school buses with battery-electric school buses and install associated charging infrastructure. It is funded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) Clean Energy Fund. Grant recipients will receive technical assistance through New Jersey Fleet Advisor to help them navigate key decisions around transitioning to zero emission vehicles.

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Florida Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal Assault in Stratford

A Florida man has been arrested and charged in reference to an assault in Stratford that led
to the death of his brother-in-law, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Stratford
Police Chief Ronald Morello.
On December 27, 2025, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Stratford Police Department were
notified of an assault that occurred two days earlier at a residence on the 100 block of Wright Avenue in
Stratford that resulted in the death of Frank Vitrano, 72, of Buena, New Jersey.
During the investigation, detectives determined that Vitrano had been struck in the head by John E.
Meyers, 69, of Port St. Lucie, Florida during an argument on December 25, 2025.
The victim sought medical treatment on December 26, 2025, and was later pronounced deceased at
Cooper University Hospital on December 27, 2025. The Camden-Gloucester-Salem County Medical
Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be blunt head trauma and the manner of death to be
homicide.
Meyers was charged with 2nd-degree Manslaughter on December 28, 2025. He was taken into custody in
Philadelphia by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force –
Camden Division on December 29, 2025. He was remanded to a correctional facility in Pennsylvania,
pending extradition to New Jersey.
Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Luis Sibaja Jr. of the Camden County Prosecutor’s
Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-8682 and Detective Tom Farrell of the Stratford Police Department at
(856) 783-8616. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.
All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

Riverton Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Riverton Police Chief Andrew Beuschel announced that a 26-year-old Riverton man has been charged with possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Christian Lutz, of Linden Avenue, was taken into custody at his residence this morning and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a first appearance in Superior Court. The charges against Lutz include Distribution of CSAM (Second Degree) and Possession of CSAM (Third Degree).

Multiple cell phones were seized during the execution of a search warrant at his residence and will be analyzed by the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit. The case will then be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

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Letters to the Editor

Radical Democrat Kathy Hochul and socialist Zohran Mamdani held a press conference to celebrate… higher taxes!

Yep, the pair actually bragged about the expensive and unpopular congestion pricing scheme and confirmed that tolls are “on schedule to go up,” eventually rising from $9 to $15.

This painful, cost-hiking agenda is the same one that every single New Jersey Democrat, including Nellie Pou, champions.

“Instead of fighting to make life more affordable, crazy Kathy Hochul, dangerous socialist Zohran Mamdani, and out of touch Democrat Nellie Pou are making New Jerseyans’ commutes more expensive. It is totally backwards and wrong.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole

Maureen O’Toole
Eastern Regional Press Secretary

New Hope and Lambertville Team Up for 2nd Annual Restaurant Week

New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ – Two of the most celebrated dining scenes in the greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region are firing up one of the most delicious collaborations of the winter months. The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce kick-off 2026 with the year’s first official restaurant week. The 2nd Annual New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week returns from January 12 through January 25, 2026. More than two dozen acclaimed restaurants from both sides of the Delaware River will offer specially priced prix fixe three-course lunch and/or dinner menus ranging from $25 to $55 each, providing diners with an exceptional culinary experience in these charming river towns.

Dishes will range from local favorites to exclusive off-menu dishes. Pennsylvania restaurants include Birds Nest Bar & Grille, Black Bass Hotel, GreenHouse New Hope, Ferry + Main Restaurant at the Logan Inn, Golden Pheasant Inn, Italian Cucina, Martine’s Riverhouse, Nektar Wine Bar, OldeStone Steakhouse, River House at Odette’s, The Ferry Market and V-Spot Vegan Food Restaurant, plus others to be announced. Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn will also offer specials for restaurant week diners visiting New Hope. New Jersey restaurants include Broadmoor Osteria Italiana, El Tule, Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, Metá Café, Nomad Pizza Lambertville, Pru Thai, The Salt House, The Starving Artists Cafe and Under The Moon, plus others to be announced. Make your reservations now, come hungry and head to Bucks County and South Jersey for some of the best eats, wine lists, views and vibes in the tri-state region. Menus, hours and price points are posted at www.visitnewhope.com/restaurant-week and www.lambertvillechamber.com. New menus are being posted daily leading up to the event.

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Township of Winslow: 2026 FREE RABIES CLINIC

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Municipal Garage (Behind Municipal Building)

Licenses will be available for purchase during the clinic at the Clerk’s office.

Please call 609-567-0700 Option 0 or e-mail clerk@winslowtownship.com for more information.

RABIES CERTIFICATION CANNOT EXPIRE BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 OF THE LICENSING YEAR TO OBTAIN YOUR LICENSE.

** Renew your pet licenses during the month of January. Your current license will expire December 31.**

**Registration of animals after March 31 will be considered late.**

In addition to your regular license fee a $10.00 late fee will be charged per animal.

Mariann F. Yeager, 79, of Cape May Court House

On January 4, 2026, of Cape May Court House, NJ. She was 79 years old.

Beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Marie Yeager. Dear sister of Robert (Shirley) Yeager, Jane Yeager and John (Mary Anne) Yeager. Loving aunt to Thomas (Pearl) Yeager, Michael (Beth) Yeager, Jennifer (Vincent) Trasatti and Sean Yeager. Mariann was predeceased by her life partner, Joan Acord. She is also lovingly survived by her great nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Mariann was a 1964 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School where she played on the basketball team. She was a past member of the Vagabons and Bon Bons of Audubon. Mariann had a long career as a computer tech for various companies in the South Jersey area. Additionally, she enjoyed fishing, spending time on the beach collecting sea glass and making jewelry from it.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10 AM to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Prayer Service will follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 110 Shelter Rd., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.

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Bill Creating Doula & Midwife Services Public Awareness Campaign Signed into Law

Legislation would promote the benefits doulas and midwives can bring to the birthing process (TRENTON) — Legislation tasking the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority with establishing a public awareness campaign to promote the benefits of doula and midwife services was signed into law today. Assemblywomen Shanique Speight, Lisa Swain, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Carmen Morales sponsored A4222. “Doulas and midwives have a long history of providing care and tirelessly advocating for their patients as they experience one of life’s most challenging and most rewarding moments – childbirth,” said Assemblywoman Speight (D-Essex).
“Through this bill, we aim to increase public awareness about the benefits of doulas and midwives and the critical role they play in improving health outcomes by supporting individuals and contributing to a more inclusive and compassionate birthing process.” Under A4222, the campaign materials will showcase the health benefits and improved maternal and infant health outcomes that may result from doulas and midwives; and publicize any free or low-cost resources made available by the State for doula and midwife services. “Many think of midwives and doulas as someone who can help in the moment of labor, but the support they offer starts long before delivery and remains in place well after,” said Assemblywoman Swain (D-Bergen). “This bill will ensure expectant mothers are aware of the full range of medical, educational, and emotional services these professionals provide before, during, and after childbirth.”“With this legislation, we raise awareness and empower mothers with knowledge, support, and the resources they need for a healthier, happier pregnancy and birth experience,” said Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson (D-Mercer, Hunterdon). “By providing constituents with knowledge of doula services we give them the tools to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and childbirth.” “Having a trained professional to guide you through one of life’s most transformational moments has advantages for mother and baby alike,” said Assemblywoman Morales (D-Essex). “It’s our job as legislators to make sure that parents-to-be have access to the most information possible to help them through this time. The signing into law of Bill A4222 today is an important step in enabling us to do that.” The establishment of the public awareness campaign would be contingent on the availability of funds.

Wanted: Suspect for Aggravated Assault in the 25th District [VIDEO]

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting and asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. The incident occurred in the city’s Feltonville neighborhood following a confrontation over a package theft. The suspect managed to evade capture and was lost in the surrounding area.

Suspect Description: light-skinned Hispanic male, stocky build, with a possible goatee wearing a brown coat, black pants, and grey/light grey sneakers. He remains at large.
To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/news