A Cape May County community was recognized by Forbes. The group named Ocean City the third smartest small city in the country. Saint George, Utah was named number one on the list. The study looks at the increase in at least a bachelor’s degree since 2000 in different small cities across the country.
The jobless rate in the state crept up in Oct. to 6.6 percent, but revised numbers for Sept. show better than expected returns. The projections show that the state lost 4500 jobs in Oct, but the initial projection of a 600 job gain in Sept. was increased to 3000 jobs. In total, the unemployment rate…
The two Democrat U.S. Senators in New Jersey say they applaud the announcement by President Barack Obama to deal with the immigration issue via executive order. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez said it is good to know who is here, while U.S. Senator Cory Booker said he thought it would be a good first step but…
On Thursday night Covenant House of Atlantic City teamed up with members of the community, by having a “Sleep Out” in the streets. The event was also hosted by Covenant Houses across the nation to raise awareness about the homeless problem. Local Covenant House employees say there is an ongoing problem of homeless adolescents in…
On Thursday afternoon Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno spoke to hundred of guests at the 99th Annual League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City. The 3-day conference wrapped up with a luncheon at the convention center, as Guadagno urged local leaders and other officials to work with businesses and bring jobs to their communities. Three individuals…
Millville Police have announced the arrest of 27 year old Neri Sanchez in connection with a murder that occured last Friday. Police allege that Sanchez shot and killed 27 year old Jerome Chestnut at the Oakview Apartments. Sanchez was slapped with the murder charges this week while already being held in jail on an outstanding…
Friday will be the day when a judge issues a ruling on a sports betting debate in New Jersey. United States District Court Judge Michael Shipp is expected to rule on Friday whether or not legalized sports betting can be conducted in the State of New Jersey. Arguments on both sides of the case were…
One New Jersey coastal community is being sued over the taking of land from private property owners so sand dunes can be constructed. Some residents who live along the coast of Loveladies in Long Beach Township say the community took their land to build dunes illegally when no emergency exists. Long Beach Township has been…
Two children were shot to death, and two others were injured during a shooting inside a home in Burlington County. Authorities continue to investigate the shooting deaths inside a home located in Tabernacle Township. Another boy, and an adult woman, were also critically injured in the shooting. Police are calling this a “huge tragedy”.
Authorities have identified the victim of this week’s fatal house fire in North Wildwood. City officials say the victim of the fire was 36 year old Linda Martin. Firemen were called to Martin’s home Tuesday evening on 17th Avenue; when they arrived, flames had engulfed the building. The cause of the fire is being investigated.