The Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project gained an important federal approval on Tuesday, July 2, when the Department of the Interior announced its final consent for the project, which will place 195 turbines off the coast of Atlantic City and Long Beach Island. According to the Cape May County Herald, the company says … Read more
The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners announces the return of the farm market voucher program for income-eligible Cape May County residents, age 60 years and older. The program was created to promote nutritional health among New Jersey’s senior citizens by providing them with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. The benefit will be … Read more
A Mays Landing man is charged in the deadly stabbing of another man Wednesday night. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 39 year old Michael Carney is charged with murder in the death of 49 year old Solomon Lonner, of Lakewood. Police went to 789 Park Road and found Lonner with multiple stab wounds. … Read more
A Tuesday crash in Dennis Township left a 17-year-old from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania dead. According to the Press of Atlantic City, troopers responded to the crash at 5:34 p.m. Monday on Route 347 North near milepost 0.7. A Toyota driven by the 17-year-old was traveling south on 347 when it crossed the centerlin and struck … Read more
Longport’s Board of Commissioners wants to bond $4.5 million for the first phase of a lead pipe replacement project. Although the total cost of the project is unknown, state grants could cover up to half of the costs the municipality would pay for the mandated work, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The board introduced … Read more
North Wildwood officials are ready to roll back the ban on large cabanas, canopies, and tents on beaches. According to the Press of Atlantic City, in May, North Wildwood banned all large shaders, including tents and cabanas, that were taller than seven feet and six inches or wider than eight feet. At the time, North … Read more
A 57-year-old Galloway township woman was arrested on 43 counts of animal neglect after police found two dead adult dogs, a dead adult cat and four dead kittens at her home Monday. Police humane law enforcement officers searched Nancy Santos’ home in the 300 block of Cresson Avenue after officers had received reports of numerous … Read more
Airbnb says it is blocking one- and two-night reservations for the upcoming holiday weekend as part of a crackdown on disruptive and unauthorized parties in New Jersey.About 1,800 people were blocked from booking entire home listings over the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends last year due to the crackdown, according to Airbnb.
Casino bars and restaurants handed out non-alcoholic “mocktails” on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Tuesday as part of the HERO Campaign’s effort to raise raise awareness and and promote designated driving ahead of the July 4 weekend.According to the Press of Atlantic City the annual HEROtini Challenge is a summer-long campaign that promotes safe driving.The John … Read more
Early Tuesday, a man was found dead on the Myrtle Road beach in Wildwood Crest. Police were called to the beach at 6:20 a.m. and found a 911 caller performing CPR on the unconscious man, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The man was pronounced dead at the scen and the incident remains under investigation. … Read more