According to North Wildwood’s mayor since Ophelia, North Wildwood’s beaches saw some of the heavier impacts between 13th and 16th Avenues, with several areas closed, according to a report.Rosenello said construction on a much-needed bulkhead to protect North Wildwood’s beach patrol headquarters was completed. He said Thursday he is considering asking the state for additional … Read more
Avalon will continue taking part in the State Health Benefits Plan. The Cape May County Herald reports participation in the plan has been a controversial issue in state municipalities following a 21% increase in premiums in 2023, which led some towns, including nearby Ocean City, to exit the plan and find other options for providing … Read more
Work is underway to replace balconies at a high-rise beachfront condominium building, where a February balcony collapse crushed a construction worker, killing him. The Cape May County Herald reports scaffolding has been erected and work is underway on the Spinnaker Condominiums’ south tower, near 37th Street and the Promenade, in Sea Isle City. In February, … Read more
Six years behind bars for an Atlantic County man stemming from child porn-related charges. 50-year-old Hector Soto pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and possession of exploitive images of children. The charges stemmed from his contact with a 13-year-old boy in December 2014. Authorities say a search of Soto’s phone found d … Read more
Stockton University’s School of Business hosted the fourth annual Jersey Shoreview which featured a discussion panel with regional business leaders. Cape May County generated $5.2 million in occupancy tax just in July 2023, a 17% increase from 2022 and outpaced pre-COVID 2019. County figures showed an 8% increase in overnight stays year over year, but … Read more
Atlantic Cape Community College students will have a new pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree at Stockton University that may save time and money. President Joe Bertolino and Atlantic Cape President Barbara Gaba signed a 3+1 pathway partnership agreement between the two institutions. Through this program, students can plan their full educational experience starting at … Read more
The Ocean City Planning Board has approved a site plan and multiple variances for a new residential unit above an Eighth Street ice cream parlor near the Boardwalk. The Press of Atlantic City involves a proposal from KNHJ Associates LLC for 819 Eighth St. Plans call for two additional stories to be added to the … Read more
Danish wind energy company Ørsted has put up a $100 million guarantee that it will build New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, but it will lose that money if the project is not operating by December 2025 — a year after the deadline approved by state utility regulators. According to the Press of Atlantic City, … Read more
Atlantic City will be operating an expanded drone program next year that officials say will help first responders better monitor the beaches and ocean to keep visitors safer. Beginning in the spring, beachgoers may see drones flying above them more frequently, as the Beach Patrol performs more flights to assess safety, reports the Press of … Read more
An Atlantic City woman is charged with abandoning four children in a hotel room last year and was captured recently by police. The Press of Atlantic City reports 29 year old Naayasia Torres allegedly left four children, ages 6, 4, 2 and 1, inside a room at the Flagship Hotel on North Maine Avenue alone … Read more