$350 million in additional funds dedicated to Hurricane Sandy relief have been handed out by the federal government. FEMA announced that the payments were paid out through the National Flood Insurance Program which is mired in debt. Senator Robert Menendez says the number may eventually be higher due to some claims that still have not…
Another major retailer will be closing some stores. Staples announced that 70 stores would close this year. The locations have not yet been released. The company has about 75 locations in the state, including local stores in Cape May Court House. Staples closed about 48 stores last year.
The next chance for some significant weather is coming on Tuesday. There is growing confidence with forecasters that a nor’easter will hit the state then. There is potential for rain, snow, wind, and ice. It is a little too far out to tell yet what the storm will look like for South Jersey. The weather…
A trio of juveniles were picked up by police in Lower Township for weapons possession. Police say Friday morning around 8:30 a.m. a juvenile was holding a handgun in the street and pointing it in the direction of several houses. They were standing on the front porch of a home in the 100 block of…
Some rain and snow will be developing this morning at the Jersey Cape. The National Weather Service believes some rain and snow showers will arrive in our region mid to late morning, with little to no accumulation of snow possible. If your commute takes you to the Philadelphia area, be prepared for some additional snow…
Ocean City Police continue their investigation into a fight involving students after a high school basketball playoff game last Thursday night. The Ocean City Gazette reports that the two students were injured in the fight, but the injuries are not life threatening. All of the students involved in the fight were from Ocean City and…
The Ocean City Lady Red Raiders basketball team will compete for the Group III basketball championship this weekend. Ocean City knocked off Ewing, 58-57 on Thursday night in a semifinal game and now will play for the state title. Ocean City will play at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River on Sunday for the…
Yet another significant increase in regional and statewide tourism in 2016. New figures released on Thursday shows that the Garden State generated $44.1 billion in tourism revenue last year, which is an increase of three percent over the prior year. Tourism accounts for one out of every ten jobs in New Jersey. Here in Cape…
A major bill that would fund many large transportation projects in the State moved closer to the finish line on Thursday. A bill supported by both parties would funnel $400 million in just 100 days to essential transportation projects throughout New Jersey. The bill now heads to the New Jersey Senate for consideration.
A terrific season for the Wildwood Lady Warriors basketball team came to an end on Thursday. In a game broadcast live on WCZT, Wildwood fell to Bound Brook, 78-54 in the Group I State semifinal game. Wildwood won its ninth South Jersey Group I title under coach Dave Troiano this season, and finished the season…