The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey held fairly steady on Saturday with 4,626 new cases reported on Saturday. There are 74 additional deaths reported. The number of hospitalizations has dropped to just over 3,000, the lowest number since late November.
A raging fire hit a section of stores on the north end of the Ocean City boardwalk Saturday morning. Various media reports from New York City and Philadelphia put the fire close to the new rollercoaster, and close to the Ocean City Music Pier. Reports say four stores have been damaged or destroyed. The fire…
Temple University is mourning the passing of legendary men’s basketball coach John Chaney. Chaney has passed away at the age of 89. Chaney was inducted into the Hall of Fame two decades ago.
New Jersey is reporting 83 additional deaths from coronavirus. Governor Phil Murphy announced that there are 3,116 patients in the hospital with the virus, with 548 patients in the intensive care unit. The statewide rate of transmission is still below one percent.
The National Weather Service and Accu Weather continue to track a winter storm that could bring nor’easter-type conditions to the Jersey Shore late in the weekend. The call right now is for snow mixing with rain in our region, windy conditions, and the potential for some tidal flooding. No winter storm watches or flood advisories…
TD Bank is closing 13 branches throughout New Jersey, but none of them are in our area. NJ.com reports the locations for all of the branches being closed in New Jersey, and the closest ones to our area are in Cherry Hill and Toms River. The bank chain is closing down about six percent of…
Wildwood Crest is extended its wooden walkways that lead to Borough beaches in advance of the 2021 beach season. Mayor Don Cabrera says the walkways will be extended by approximately 120 feet. The extension project should be wrapped up by the middle of June.
The Wildwoods are again considering the implementation of beach fees, but not for this summer. The Press of Atlantic City reports that rising expenses to maintain and staff a beach are to blame, and officials in Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest are mutually discussing a beach fee program. Wildwood Crest Mayor Don Cabrera says…
Former Atlantic City mayor Frank Gilliam will spend 30 days in prison for stealing money from a youth sports program. Gilliam previously admitted to the offense. He will also have to serve three years’ probation and perform community service.
Cape May County reported 48 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday. The past seven days have resulted in a 25 percent decrease in the number of cases of the virus locally. The rate of transmission in the county is also below one percent, a key threshold.