The number of coronavirus cases in the State is increasing rapidly, and the same goes for Cape May County. Over the past 24 hours, the County reported 54 new cases of the virus with 16 new cases in Lower Township alone. There are now 370 total residential cases in the County with Cape May Point,…
Congressman Jeff Van Drew kicked off his “Stronger Shores” campaign before the Thanksgiving break. Van Drew was in Atlantic City on Tuesday announcing a commitment that will result in the dredging of waterways, and the replenishment of beaches from Atlantic City to Cape May. Van Drew will work with the United States Army Corps of…
The coronavirus numbers in Cape May County are inching up before the holiday season. As of Tuesday, there were 224 active residential cases of the virus with 37 new cases added over the past 24 hours. The mainland communities continue to have the most cases of the virus.
Cape May County officials announced a new grant program today designed to help individuals and businesses recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. $1.5 million is being used for the recovery effort and includes mortgage assistance and small business loans and grants. Requests can be received online.
Some New Jersey lawmakers would like to use pandemic relief funds for tourism promotion efforts. NJ.com reports Wednesday that legislation has been introduced that would dedicate $25 million to tourism promotion to assist with the pandemic recovery. The measure passed a key Senate committee earlier this week.
Veterans Day services and ceremonies are being held throughout Cape May County on Thursday. In Avalon, American Legion Post #331 and Mayor Martin Pagliughi presided over a ceremony to honor veterans. Most government offices are closed today and there is no mail delivery.
No it’s not you, it’s Comcast. The communications carrier is experience system wide problems across the United States, and knocking out internet service and internet phones around the country, including in Cape May County. Major U.S. cities are reporting huge failures, including San Francisco and Chicago.
New Jersey State Police have arrested a man who fled a traffic stop on Route 47 in Cape May County during the early morning hours of Halloween. Police say 42 year old Christian Harris fled a traffic stop on foot in Middle Township. Harris is from Pittsgrove Township and was under the influence, with crack…
It’s going to be freezing cold in Cape May County overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Cape May County, the first of the fall and winter season. Overnight lows could get down to about 30 degrees, especially in mainland communities.
The number of coronavirus cases in Cape May County continues on a downward trend. Thursday morning’s report from the County shows 164 cases of the virus in the County. Only four of the 16 municipalities in the County have double digit number of cases. Four towns have zero, or one reported cases of the virus.