Cape May County

The World Series of Birding will be happening this Saturday in Cape May County.  The event allows competitors the opportunity to find the largest number of bird species in a 24 hour period.  Its the 35th anniversary of the event, held by the New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory.

On Wednesday, members of the Wildwood Fire Department along with several other communities including the U.S. Coast Guard, assembled at Morey’s Mariner’s Pier for the first day of training for high-angle rope rescue for target hazards. Instruction was given by a firm from Bellmawr, NJ, involving “real-life” scenarios of civilians …

Cape May County freeholders recognized the Wildwoods’ John Lynch who recently received an honor from President Trump for his selfless public service to his community.  The Board honored Lynch for his 4,000 hours of community service that involves his “Lunch with Lynch” foundation.  Lynch serves as the Director of Sales …

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, you will be able to park on the Wildwood beach. City Commissioner Pete Byron announced that the beach at Baker Avenue will be open for parking of four-wheel-drive vehicles only, for $10 a day beginning Memorial Day Weekend. This is another in a series of opportunities …

Middle Township’s Middle School Pink Panthers and Success Club willingly renounced their lunch hour by washing cars on Tuesday for Teachers Appreciation Week. Middle Township Police helped support their cause by sending out some of their very own patrol vehicles. Since 1953 teachers have been commended for their job well …

The Lower Township Police Department announced the promotion of Donald Vanaman to Lieutenant and administered the Oath of Office at the Lower Township Council Meeting on Monday. Vanaman is the father of three children and a fifteen year veteran of the department. He also serves in the U.S. Army Reserve …

The Cape May County Department of Tourism is hosting a small business summit Tuesday at the Wildwoods Convention Center.  The summit will include several guest speakers, including individuals who represent Trip Advisor, New York City television, and business development experts.  The summit is free and open to the public.  The …

One republican has dropped out of the party’s primary for the congressional seat being vacated by Frank LoBiondo.  Brian Fitzherbert announced that he’s suspended his campaign, effectively leaving the race.  He claims many people still want to write in his name on the June 5th ballot.

The Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee has all but admitted that the party is in big trouble in the congressional race that no longer will include Frank LoBiondo.  Congressman Steve Stivers told NJ.com that the party has failed to attract a strong candidate to battle democrat Jeff Van …

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 …