Exact change toll collection baskets on the Garden State Parkway are now completely gone. The last coin collection basket as the Asbury Park toll plaza was removed Monday, which means exact change lanes are a thing of the past. Drivers now have two choices: EZ Pass lanes, or a full service lane with a toll…
A new poll released by Rutgers University shows a majority of New Jersey residents want legalized marijuana. The new poll released Tuesday shows 58 percent of New Jersey residents support the legalization of weed. Only 37 percent of state residents oppose the legalization of marijuana.
Employees of the Borough of Wildwood Crest raised over $1,000 with a “Pink Out” fundraiser during the month of October. Employees made donations in exchange for special pink tshirts that could be worn Fridays while at work. The money goes to the fund, which supports Cape May County families who are dealing with a loved…
A former soccer player at Stockton University has been tapped to be the new head coach of Real Madrid. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Santiago Solari will be the new coach of the team. Solari scored eight goals for Stockton during his career in the 1990s.
New Jersey is launching a new website Tuesday designed to bring more attention to the options regarding affordable healthcare. GetCoveredNJ.gov is launching today, and it will spell out the options available to individuals who need health insurance coverage. Open enrollment starts later this week and runs through the middle of December.
Flags are flying at half staff throughout New Jersey to honor the victims of the weekend shootings in Pittsburgh. Governor Murphy has ordered the flags to continue to fly at half staff between Tuesday and Sunday. Funerals for two victims will be held Tuesday.
For local high school football teams who do not make the playoffs, there are always consolation games. The NJSIAA announced that Lower Cape May’s so-called “crossover” game will be played at home against Lindenwold this Thursday night. Middle Township will visit Point Pleasant Borough Thursday night as well.
Governor Phil Murphy will be making a political appearance in Wildwood two days before the election. Murphy is expected to attend a “Get Out the Vote” event on Sunday, November 4th at the Mud Hen Brewing Company in Wildwood. The meet and greet will begin around 9:15am.
Middle Township Police will be hosting a Cops & Coffee event on Halloween. Police will meet with the public at the McDonald’s restaurant in Cape May Court House from 8:00-10:00am. Residents can meet with the cops to discuss various public safety matters.
There were two winning tickets in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. Neither winning ticket was sold in New Jersey; however, two tickets sold in the Garden State are worth $1 million. The winning numbers were 8, 12, 13, 19, 27 with the Powerball 4, and the Power Play 3.