On the same day that longtime Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced that he will not seek re-election in 2018 comes word that a high profile local democrat wants the job. State Senator Jeff Van Drew, who ran for re-election this fall for his State Senate seat, will enter the race for Congress next year, according to…
The jury deliberating the federal corruption trial of United States Senator Robert Menendez asked the judge a question: What’s a Senator? The jury has deliberated for a day without a verdict, but passed a note to the judge asking the question. Menendez is accused of taking bribes for political influence.
Congressman Frank LoBiondo will not seek re-election in the November, 2018 election. LoBiondo announced Tuesday afternoon that he has decided not to run for office next year, meaning the district will be served by a new member of Congress. LoBiondo says his decision is not health-related. Here is the complete statement from Congressman Frank LoBiondo…
Tragedy strikes Philadelphia sports. Former Phillies pitching ace Roy Halladay was killed in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida Tuesday; Halladay was only 40 years old. Halladay recently received his pilot’s license and was an eight time all star, winning 203 games in his career. The Phillies issued…
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Murphy cast his election day vote Tuesday morning in his hometown of Middletown. Murphy believes voter turnout will be the key in winning today’s election over republican Kim Guadagno.
Two drunk driving arrests in just one week for 39 year old Jason Poole of North Cape May. Lower Township Police informed Coastal Broadcasting that Poole was charged with his second DUI Monday evening in the 700 block of Tabernacle Road. Poole was charged previously with the same crime on Halloween.
Middle Township Police have charged a 23 year old man with lewdness after he allegedly masturbated in his vehicle while looking at a woman at the Acme Supermarket in Cape May Court House on Halloween. Andrew Price of Glassboro is accused of committing the act with the door of his vehicle open; he was released…
The polls are open in New Jersey as voters fill the State’s top political post and all 120 seats in the New Jersey legislature. One of the key races today involves Senate President Steve Sweeney who has been under attack by the New Jersey Education Association. Two ballot questions are also before voters today; the…
Atlantic City is holding a mayoral election today amid fraud allegations. Republican Don Guardian alleges voter fraud by the democrats, even saying at least one dead person is allowed to vote. Absentee ballots are expected to weigh heavily in this race.
Cape May County voters will fill two seats on the Freeholder board Tuesday, and elect a new County sheriff. Longtime Sheriff Gary Schaffer is calling it quits after a long career in law enforcement. Republicans and democrats have filled two tickets for all three seats up for grabs.