NJ State Police have filed DWI charges in an accident that killed a 19 year-old man Monday morning on the Garden State Parkway. Chaz Desalis, 21, of Cape May Court House was driving his older brother and William Duhadway south on the Garden State Parkway at about 3am Monday. Desalis lost control of his vehicle,…
This weekend the City of Wildwood will begin using it’s vast beaches for yet another purpose, as an RV park. The city will let self-contained recreational vehicles park on the top third of the beach at Cresse Avenue. Residents of the Ocean Towers Condominiums nearby are opposed to the RV park and will stage a protest…
A local dance group from Cape May County appeared on “America’s Got Talent” on NBC Tuesday night. The group, named “Unity in Motion”, competed against a variety of eleven other acts for a spot in the finals. Viewers of the show had two hours to vote for their favorites at the end of the program. Results…
An early morning fire destroyed a house in Avalon on Wednesday. NBC-40 reports that a fire broke out before 4am at a house on the 500 block of 21st Street. Nine people were in the home and were able to escape safely. The report says one person was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.…
A man was walking in and out of traffic, nearly causing a number of accidents in Egg Harbor Township. Police there say they arrested 28-year-old Michael P. Scott from Egg Harbor Township. Scott was charged with numerous traffic and criminal charges including possession of a controlled dangerous substance and paraphernalia. He was also found in…
It was a major accomplishment for Rowan University. Cooper Medical Center opened on Tuesday and the school will eventually house 400 students. It is the first medical school to open in the state in 35 years. The first class is limited and will only hold 50 students.
Members of the Stone Harbor Police Department will be lacing up their sneakers this fall in an effort to raise money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation that attempts to eradicate childhood cancer. “We are very proud to have members of our police department participating in the upcoming Philadelphia Marathon and half-marathon event on Sunday,…
All public employees have to contribute more towards their benefits, unless your a judge. A divided Supreme Court voted 3-2 saying it was unconstitutional. The ruling says that anyone serving before June 28, 2011 as a Superior Court or Supreme Court judge is exempt because state constitution guarantees no pay cuts for them. The state…
It will finally happen. Wildwood is set to introduce a budget on Wednesday. The community has been holding out, despite threats with the state as they work on a deal to keep taxes stable. Commissioner Pete Byron said the budget looks good but wouldn’t give a firm number. The meeting will take place at 3:30…
The media attended a “show & tell” Tuesday morning at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The roof of the building was recently covered with 1,694 solar panels, designed to provide 24% of the venue’s overall energy usage. A video was shown to indicate the scope of the project and the flat areas of the roof that were covered…