The annual New Jersey Run for the Fallen event will pass through Cape May County communities on Thursday morning. The annual event remembers those in law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It begins Thursday at 8am at the Cape May Lighthouse and proceeds north through the Wildwoods, Avalon and Stone Harbor, Sea Isle…
Larry White is the new Executive Director of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. The Association members unanimously selected White to serve as its eighth ever director; he has served as the assistant director for over a decade.
August was a very good month for Atlantic City casinos. New win figures show the casinos raked in 5.6 more revenue then they did one year ago. Casino gaming is up nearly nine percent over last year; online gaming numbers are helping to boost the numbers.
Republican Kim Guadagno has a ton of ground to make up in the New Jersey gubernatorial race. A new poll released by Quinnipiac gives democrat Phil Murphy a 25 point lead over Guadagno less than two months before the election. About 40 percent of the voters admit they don’t know much about either candidate.
Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall may be renamed in order to honor the late State Senator James Whelan. Legislation has been introduced in Trenton that would rename the building the Senator Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Whelan was set to retire this year; he died on August 22nd.
Senator Robert Menendez received an $8,000 private flight from a Florida doctor because the doctor’s jet was unavailable. That testimony was offered in court Wednesday during Menendez’ corruption trial. Authorities are trying to show that Menendez accepted expensive gifts for political influence.
Margate and federal officials have come to an agreement that will eliminate the water and other nuisances caused by a controversial dune project. The municipal, state, and federal governments have filed an agreement in court that will result in a new underground pipe system that will eliminate water between the dunes and a wooden bulkhead.
The Cape May Court House Fire Company is accepting donations in behalf of Hurricane Harvey victims. Items that are needed include personal items like shampoo, toothpaste, and diapers; bleach is also needed as it’s in high demand. Donations are accepted from 9am until 3pm through September 19th.
Middle Township plans to sell off nearly 20 properties next month to generate revenue, and to put the properties back on the tax rolls. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the 19 properties are assessed at just under $650,000; there will be no minimum bid when the auction is held on October 11.
Two foreign models who were the girlfriends of a Florida doctor linked to Senator Robert Menendez’ corruption case testified in court on Tuesday. Menendez’ attorneys say the Senator did nothing wrong by arranging for travel visas for the two women.