Democrats did file to run for freeholder or county clerk in Cape May County this November. Both Freeholder Len Desiderio and Clerk Rita Fulginiti are set to run for reelection and have filed their paperwork to run as Republicans. Both have support of the Cape GOP to run in the June primary and have no…
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez has come out again to speak out against the United States plans involving Cuba. The administration is reported close to a deal that would remove Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism list. Menendez, who was against President Barack Obama’s previous deal to lift sanctions on Cuba, released a state on Tuesday…
New Jersey doesn’t have the room to keep its students in-state. In an article published in the Washington Post, looking at all of the states, New Jersey has the worst percentage of available space in its colleges versus the number of graduating high school students. Only 63 percent of students stay in state in New…
On Tuesday, Stone Harbor City Council adopted a $14.6 million operating budget for 2015. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the tax rate will increase by less than one cent, while rate increases for utility services will increase significantly. Local charges for utilities, plus sewer and water rates, will each increase by $15 per quarter. The…
The Wildwood High School baseball team is heading to Cooperstown, N.Y. to play two varsity games and one jayvee game against local teams. Brian Cunniff reports on Shore News Today that the Warriors will visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame this Saturday after playing their first game, and will play Fort Plain on Sunday at Doubleday…
Gov. Chris Christie said he would rather “go home” than change who he is for a presidential run in 2016. Christie hasn’t officially said whether he is running for president, but is exploring his options. The governor was holding another of his town hall meetings where he has been pushing for pension reform from public…
The names of the two officers involved the arrest of Phillip White before he died were released. Louis Platania and Rich Janasiak were the two officers involved. Vineland Police released the 911 call, a dispatcher’s contact with police, and a call to EMS for help. White died in the ambulance on the way to the…
A fire took at the intersection of Tilton and Locust in Northfield. The Northfield Volunteer Fire Company #1 reports that crews on the scene were able to keep the blaze from spreading. Crews from Linwood, Somers Point, and Pleasantville assisted on site. No injuries were reported by authorities on scene.
The Avalon Borough Council will discuss a resolution that may result in the award of a contract to provide one of the largest beach fill projects in the Borough’s recent history. Action is expected to be taken on this initiative during the Wednesday, April 8th meeting of Borough Council to be held at 7:00pm inside…
The Revel Casino was sold for only 3 percent of its initial building price. Glenn Straub officially owns the casino for $82 million. It was initially built for $2.4 billion. Details have not yet been finalized on what to do with the property. It has been closed since Sept. after filing for bankruptcy.