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Initial water tests conducted Monday showed high levels of fecal bacteria at three beaches: Albany Avenue Beach in Atlantic City, Philadelphia Avenue Beach in Cape May, and Hollywood Avenue Beach in Wildwood Crest. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said it is likely a result of the recent heavy rains. All beaches remain open, … Read more

A second 16-year-old is charged with murder in the killing of a Millville teen last month in Bridgeton. Two adults have also been charged with their parts in allegedly trying to help hinder the investigation, including a Bridgeton man who is still being sought, according to BreakingAC.com. Bridgeton police responding to Mount Vernon Street at … Read more

Stockton University will receive a record $42.18 million in state aid from the fiscal year 2024 budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy last week. The funding is a 17.7% increase from 2023’s $35.8 million and a 129% increase over the amount Stockton received five years ago, $18.4 million. The funding … Read more

The Atlantic City Housing Authority is expected to take steps to approve an extermination contract and raise maintenance worker salaries to $20 per hour in a special meeting Friday.According to the press of atlantic city Executive Director Matt Doherty says they want to be aggressive in getting the best maintenance employees.Once we have a good … Read more

The Avalon Beach Patrol oarsmen led their patrol to its second straight Cape May County Lifeguard Championships team title on Monday in Wildwood Crest.According to the press of atlantic city the Avalon doubles row crew won by just over eight seconds over Sea Isle City. Avalon and Sea Isle both scored 22 points, but Avalon … Read more

Work continues on a Sunset Boulevard property that’s set to become Cape May County’s first legal cannabis dispensary. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved a class 5 retail license for Tomas Nuscis for Shore House Canna LLC in March. The business had originally planned to open its doors by April 20, often described as … Read more

A 17-year-old Atlantic City girl has been charged in two separate incidents involving cars last month on the island. The Press of Atlantic City say officers saw a vehicle run a stop sign at Amherst Avenue and Harbor Beach Boulevard back on June 15th. The driver refused to pull over and sped off and police … Read more