The flooding this weekend could be among the worst of all time. Current forecast models call for Cape May to experience the third worst storm tide in history on Saturday morning. Atlantic City could rank in its top 10 on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Wind gusts along the shore could be up to…
The biggest city in our region may be declaring bankruptcy. Atlantic City officials are going to meet next week to consider a bankruptcy filing. Council has been trying to avoid a state takeover and met with Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto to see if he would consider opposing the state takeover. Gov. Chris Christie pocket vetoed…
Borough of Wildwood Crest commissioners Carl Groon, Don Cabrera and Joyce Gould will be available to residents on Monday, Jan. 25, to discuss the issues pertaining to the proposed medians in the Pacific Avenue reconstruction project. The commissioners will be available to discuss all aspects of the project by phone and answer any questions residents may…
Students will not be required to have daily recess period. Gov. Chris Christie pocket vetoed a bill that would have required a daily 20-minute recess period for grades K-5. The bill has support on both sides and was making the push to help with childhood obesity.
Half of the state’s residents don’t want to see expanded gaming options in New Jersey. A new Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll finds that 50 percent oppose expanded gaming options compared to 42 percent who are in favor. The numbers in opposition are down but remain strong. Voters will likely be the ones to decide…
The Wildwood Police Department family has lost another member. The department announced that retired police officer Gary “Bubba” O’Shea has passed away. He worked within the law enforcement community for 25 years, including spending time in both the Lower Township and Wildwood Police Department. Prior to working in law enforcement, O’Shea was in the United…
A bill to ensure soccer tournaments at Tuckahoe Turf Farms is now law. A bill was passed in response to a 2014 Pinelands Commission decision that found the tournaments violated a deed restriction. The farm is located in Hammonton. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew. Senator Van Drew previously called on the…
A new book looking at Bridgegate alleges a deal was brokered to keep Gov. Chris Christie from campaigning for South Jersey Republicans. The book is called “American Governor: Chris Christie’s Bridge to Redemption,” and a deal was allegedly in place to keep Christie from campaigning for South Jersey Republicans in 2013 in exchange for some…
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially locked up their next head coach. Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Doug Pederson has officially been named the Eagles Head Coach. Pederson has had history with the Eagles organizations as both a player and a coach. This is his first head coaching opportunity in the league.
One of the 50 most visited websites in the United States says that the Anglesea Pub in North Wildwood is the best Irish bar in the state. Buzzfeed.com ranked the best Irish bar in every state and the Anglesea Pub was picked for New Jersey. The story was posted over the weekend. The story noted the…