A new hospital has been approved for our region. Inspira Health Network has been approved to construct a 204 bed hospital next to Rowan University, just off Route 55 in Harrison Township. The new hospital will cost $326 million and will replace an existing hospital in Woodbury.
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney is seeking re-election this year. Sweeney announced over the weekend that he intends to seek re-eleciton to serve residents of Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester counties. Sweeney thought about a run for governor this year, but democrats have lined up behind Phil Murphy instead.
A restaurant inside the Cumberland Mall closed for good Friday and will not be coming back. The Daily Journal reports that the Friendly’s Restaurant inside the mall had its lease expire in February and decided to close because of competition from another Friendly’s nearby on Delsea Drive. The same operator owns both stores and said…
New Jersey’s United States Attorney was asked to resign by President Trump. Paul Fishman was appointed under the Obama administration; he and 45 others were asked to resign by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. It is not uncommon for a new president to ask for the resignations of the United States attorneys who were appointed by…
There is growing confidence that Cape May County will be subject to a coastal storm Monday night through Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts the storm will include some snow and rain, strong gusty winds, and the threat of coastal flooding. Residents are advised to monitor media outlets in the next few days as confidence…
A big meeting will be held in Avalon Monday night as republicans from around the county will select their political candidates for this year’s elections. There is a contested race for the sheriff’s position; incumbent Gary Schaffer is not seeking re-election this year. Candidates will also be selected to run for three legislative seats up…
Two Cumberland County residents have confessed to their participation in a crime ring that resulted in $20,000 worth of shoplifted merchandise from local retail stores. The two criminals stole items from stores including Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Target, Walmart, and other outlets. 30 year old Chiara Pended of Millville and 26 year old Thareick Archer of…
The Ocean City Red Raiders basketball team will compete for a state championship on Sunday. Ocean City battles Pascack Valley at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River for the Group III championship. Ocean City has lost only one game this season.
Ocean City will attempt to purchase the former Getty gasoline station near the 9th Street Bridge. Council has introduced a bond ordinance totaling over $617,000 for the purchase of the vacant property. A large park may be created by the city at the foot of the bridge to replace gas stations that have gone out…
Ocean City has introduced a new set of regulations designed for boardwalk performers. Council met Thursday night and introduced an ordinance that requires the performers to obtain a license for $50 and play at designated locations in the city. That license would have to be renewed on an annual basis. The ordinance also designates certain…