Cape May County

EZ Pass is coming to Cape May County’s five toll bridges within the next eight weeks.  The Cape May County Bridge Commission announced that the first bridge to accept EZ Pass will be the Ocean City-Longport Bridge on or about April 30th; the Middle Thorofare Bridge will be next.  The …

Cape Urgent Care will now be under the ownership of AtlantiCare.  AtlantiCare announced this week that it is acquiring Cape Urgent Care; the deal is expected to be completed before June 1st.  Urgent care services in Rio Grande will be transferred to a new location in Cape May; the Rio …

A 55 year old contractor from Erma has been charged with theft by deception and other offenses for allegedly committing fraud via modular home documents to the tune of $21,000.  Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced that Kip Johnson was busted and could face between three to five years …

Gas prices in the Garden State could be at their highest level in four years this summer.  NJ.com reports that gas prices could peak at around the $2.80 per gallon mark this summer, with the national average being about six cents less.  These could be the highest gas prices since …

New Jersey lawmakers have given final approvals to a bill that would ban offshore drilling for fuel in state waters.  The Assembly approved the measure with a 72-1 vote on Thursday; it now heads to the desk of Governor Phil Murphy who will sign the measure.

The New Jersey Senate has approved a bill sponsored by State Senator Jeff Van Drew aimed at boosting economic activity at local airports.  The new measure would extend the Grow New Jersey Assistance program to our local airports.  Businesses would be able to earn a $5,000 tax credit annually for …

One of the republicans who is seeking his party’s nomination to run for Congress in November is accusing the front runner of trying to get his name off the ballot.  Brian Fitzherbert issued a scathing press release against Hirsh Singh, accusing Singh of trying to get his nomination off the …

$1.2 million in federal dollars is coming to the Cape May County Fare Free Transportation program.  Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced that the funding is coming to help with the construction of an operations building to consolidate operations and improve service.

Two public forums will be held on May 3rd to discuss the failing Middle Thorofare Bridge which connects Diamond Beach to the greater Cape May area.  The bridge was opened several decades ago and needs a replacement, or an upgrade.  Part of the discussion in May will be to talk …

This Wednesday through Friday, northbound traffic will be detoured along Route 9 in Lower Township for milling and paving work. The northbound lane of Route 9 will be closed from 7am until 5pm from Breakwater Road to Route 47. Southbound traffic will be maintained at all times.