The Borough of West Wildwood announced that it will be furloughing its employees every Friday, without pay. The Borough has posted a resolution its website announcing that the employees will have Fridays off, essentially reducing their compensation by 20 percent in order to meet a budget deficit created by a recent legal judgement brought against…
Several inches of snow and moderate coastal flooding is bearing down on Cape May County. Accu Weather is calling for a plowable snowfall event with several inches of snow likely on Wednesday from yet another nor’easter. Moderate coastal flooding is expected during times of high tide on Wednesday which generally occurs on the back bays…
On the first day of spring, a winter storm will begin that will bring some flooding and accumulating snow to the Jersey Cape. The National Weather Service has put Cape May County under both Winter Storm and Coastal Flood watches. Moderate coastal flooding is possible at time of high tide Tuesday and Wednesday nights; rain…
The new mayor of Atlantic City is the subject of a criminal complaint filed by his own Democratic Party. Frank Gilliam is accused of taking a $10,000 check intended for the committee and placing it into his own campaign account. Gilliam insists the check was deposited into his account by error and the money was…
A very dicey forecast for Wednesday is expected to change a bit as another coastal storm comes for a visit Tuesday, into Wednesday. Accu Weather is calling for a largely rain event on Tuesday, but a changeover to snow on Wednesday around lunchtime that could leave a few inches of snow on the ground in…
A 30 year old Atlantic City man has been charged in connection with the slaying of a 23 year old man last week in the city. Authorities announced today that Howard Cassell has been charged been reckless manslaughter and other offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of Da’Quan Montague on North New Jersey Avenue…
An Outback Steakhouse and a Big Lots are both coming to Hamilton Township. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Big Lots store will be located in the former store occupied by HH Gregg, while the restaurant will be located at the site of the former Eruptions strip club. The Outback restaurant will be…
A forecast that includes some wet weather is moving the ground breaking event for a new eco-park in Woodbine indoors for Tuesday. The County announced that the event to discuss details of the new park will be held inside the Woodbine Library due to rain in the forecast. The new park will include educational and…
One person was killed during a motor vehicle accident in Upper Township Sunday evening. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the accident occurred at Stagecoach and Church roads shortly after 5:30pm. Police have confirmed one person was killed, but the identities of those involved in the accident have not been released.
Jeff Van Drew has moved closer to securing the democratic nomination to run for Congress in the fall. Atlantic County democrats met Sunday and overwhelmingly selected Van Drew to run for the seat being vacated by republican Frank LoBiondo. The balloting was held at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point.