FEMA officials say they have given out $137 million in the first month of recovery in New Jersey. The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and FEMA announce the following summary of assistance as of Oct. 1: – 34,706 individuals have been approved for FEMA disaster assistance, averaging more than 1,100 per day. – More…
The FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is still open in Cape May County, until further notice, to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. The center, located in the lower level of the Cape May County Main Library, 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, is open from…
The regions only daily newspaper is going to begin to charge for online content beginning on Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City announced its plans to charge readers for the content it provides on its website. An announcement on the paper’s website said it would charge $6.95 per month or $$69.95 for the year. The…
There is a new head at the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. The change that was announced previously took effect on Monday, and John Palmeri is the new head of the agency. The CRDA is getting more power under state changes to give the authority more power to improve the tourism district of the city. Palmeri…
Due to the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors will be at the Cape May County Department of Aging on Tuesdays and Thursdays through December. Call (609) 886-8138 to schedule an appointment with your local SHIP counselor for free and confidential health insurance counseling! Additionally, the county will host…
The South Jersey Transportation Authority announced that the eastbound left lane lane of the Atlantic City Expressway will be closed until Friday from milepost 20 to 18.4 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Motorists may experience delays. Please drive with caution and watch for our roadway workers. For up-to-the minute traffic conditions…
Wildwood could be limiting the amount of commercial trash pickup it takes in. Mayor Ernie Troiano appeared on In Depth with Denis Brown on Sunday and said the city is looking at a number of ways to reducing spending. One of the things the city commissioners are looking at it reducing commercial trash pickup, saying…
A major walk for veterans in Ocean City was very successful this year. The Walk for the Wounded brought in $56,000, according to event organizers. This year’s event was the third ever, and made more than $10,000 over what the goal for this year was. College basketball coaches Phil Martelli and Fran Dunphy were among…
A major Atlantic City hotel is no longer staying open for mid-week business in the winter. The Chelsea Hotel has announced its plans to only be open Thursday to Sunday until the spring. The price war, especially for mid-week business, is hampering the hotel’s ability to make money. The Chelsea is not a casino hotel,…
Two men wanted in a 2010 murder were received into custody by the U.S. Marshall’s office. Denis Catania and Diana Camacho were in Cuba and transferred from Cuba. The two are charged with first-degree murder, arson, and kidnapping, in the death of Ross Heimlich, of Voorhees Township. They made their first appearance in court on…