New Jersey added 3,975 new cases of coronavirus on Friday. Governor Murphy announced on his social media page that there are also 44 confirmed new deaths. He will hold a further briefing on the Covid-19 pandemic later Friday afternoon.
Read More »REPORT: 12 HAVE DIED FROM COVID-19 AT OCEAN CITY SENIOR LIVING FACILITY
12 residents and one nurse have died as a result of a coronavirus outbreak at the The Shores senior living facility in Ocean City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the outbreak occurred in November. The nurse who died has been identified as 64 year old Bonnie Ciafre.
Read More »CHEECH AND CHONG CHRISTMAS: LEGAL WEED ABOUT TO BECOME LAW IN NEW JERSEY
Both the New Jersey Senate and Assembly have passed landmark legislation in New Jersey that will permit recreational marijuana use and dispensing in the Garden State. All that’s needed for the bill to become law is a stroke of the pen by Governor Phil Murphy. Various rules and regulations regarding …
Read More »CAPE MAY COUNTY REPORTS 44 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS, TWO DEATHS
Cape May County is reporting two additional deaths from coronavirus, and 44 new cases. Both victims are women from Ocean City. There are five new cases reported in long term care facilities.
Read More »TUGBOAT SINKS NEAR CAPE HENLOPEN, COAST GUARD MONITORING
The United States Coast Guard continues to monitor the tugboat “Miss Aida”, which sank about two miles north of Cape Henlopen State Park on Monday. The crew on board reported that a wave broke the windshield of the boat, causing it to sink. There were no injuries.
Read More »LEGAL RECREATIONAL POT NOW MUCH CLOSER IN THE GARDEN STATE
New Jersey has moved much closer to a plan that would legalize recreational marijuana. The New Jersey Assembly approved a measure Thursday that sets rules and regulations for legal weed. The Senate is up next. Supporters say this bill will commit to social justice.
Read More »NEW JERSEY REPORTS ANOTHER 77 DEATHS FROM CORONAVIRUS
New Jersey reported an additional 77 deaths from coronavirus on Thursday. The one-day figures also show another 4,319 new cases of the virus. The number of overall cases is just shy of 420,000 and will surpass that mark on Friday.
Read More »DELAYED OPENING THURSDAY: CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO
The Cape May County Zoo will experience a delayed opening on Thursday. The Zoo will open at 12 Noon today to allow time to clean up any debris caused by the overnight storm. The County Parks are clear and open to the public.
Read More »COUNTY TO CLOSE INGRAM’S THOROFARE BRIDGE FOR THREE OVERNIGHTS
Cape May County intends to close the Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge on Avalon Boulevard for three consecutive overnights, starting Monday night. A major rehabilitation of the bridge is ongoing all winter, and some concrete will be poured. Starting Monday night, the bridge will be closed from 7:00pm-5:00am for three consecutive nights.
Read More »SOUTH JERSEY FARED VERY WELL WHEN IT COMES TO POWER OUTAGES
South Jersey fared very well in regards to power outages caused by the nor’easter. There were very few outages in our part of the state, and zero widespread outages in Cape May County. As of Thursday at 9:45am, only 530 customers were without power in Atlantic City Electric’s service area.
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