Ryan Sandberg might be returning as the Phillies manager, but his staff won’t be the same. Pitching coach Rich Dubee won’t have his contract renewed for next season. Dubee’s nine years as pitching coach was the longest service time at that position for the Phillies in the last 35 years and tied for the most…
To celebrate the 75th year of BaySea District, Boy Scouts and Scouters in Cape May County have set their annual fund raising event for Monday, October 28, 2013 to honor all active participants and two leading supporters have been selected as 2013 Distinguished Citizens. Families, businesses leaders, community and supportive organizations, and all others interested…
Lower Township Department of Parks and Recreation is expanding its reach including a mentoring program for teen girls, anti-drug school assemblies and Halloween events. Lower Township Manager Mike Voll commended Mitchell Plenn, superintendent of parks and recreation and James Ridgway, assistant superintendent of parks and recreation for their involvement with Mayor Michael Beck’s initiative against…
While most approve of Obamacare, many people in the state also don’t completely understand the legislation. The new law goes into effect on Tuesday. Monmouth University and the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute released the data Monday morning, saying that only 56 percent of poll respondents knew that it required everyone to get insured…
A memorial motorcycle ride was held on Saturday to honor a local rescue worker killed in an accident on Wednesday in Hamilton Township. The ride began at the Seaville Fire Hall and wound through South Jersey ending in Corbin City with a beef and beef fundraiser. Riders wanted to remember Larry Leonard, who was struck…
The parents of a 20 year-old Linwood man plan to file a lawsuit against the Atlantic City Police Department over a beating he received on June 15th. David Castellani was tackled to the ground at about 3:10 a.m. that Saturday morning by police officers after being removed from the Tropicana Casino. Surveillance footage shows six…
Second quarter tourism figures were released on Saturday for Atlantic City by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism. The numbers showed that visitors to the resort spent about 7 to 10 percent less on hotels, travel and entertainment this year compared to last year’s second quarter. Analysis of the numbers suggest…
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno made a campaign stop in Ocean City on Saturday. Guadagno spoke at the Cape May County G.O.P. headquarters, telling supporters that Governor Christie’s second priority after running running the government, was to continue helping residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The Lt. Governor is travelling throughout South Jersey to thank volunteers and…
Construction of the new Bass Pro Shops at the The Walk entering Atlantic City will begin this week. Work will begin on the fishing and hunting superstore after a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. The project has been funded in part by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority and will cost a total of $35 million. The…
The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Beach near Wildwood Crest will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 5th. The Wildwood Leader reports that the half-mile section of refuge beach is closed to visitors each year from May 1 until Oct. 1 to provide a safe haven for nesting, feeding and migrating shorebirds. The Wildwood Leader reports…