Cape May News

From May 17 until May 19, police in Wildwood and Lower Township investigated several overdoses, according to an announcement from Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor, Wildwood Police Chief Steven Long and Lower Township Chief Brian Marker.

Pilings are stacked up in front of the boat launch at the Atlantic Highlands municipal marina on Thursday.

Before we do anything, let's address the giant elephant in the room - and we're not talking about Lucy of Margate.

THE SOUTHERNMOST spot on our Jersey Shore list is also the only non-island. But if you're coming from the north, you'll still have to cross a bridge to get to it.

Area residents, veterans, military history buffs and patriots expect to gather at the World War II Tower here on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

"I refuse to adopt any map that says that the back bay could see three feet of wave action," Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr.

United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Matt Fredrickson, left, and Barry Hollenbeck, right, both Company Commanders from the United States Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J., exchange comments as they help train the 3rd Class cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, who will serve as the training cadre for this year's Swab Summer ... (more)

Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Traditional Jazz When - Sunday May 19, 2013 from 2 to 4 pm Where – VFW Post 386 419 Congress St. Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-7961 Who – “Ben Mauger Vintage Jazz Band” experienced 7 piece Traditional Dixieland Jazz group - a red hot, swinging, fun show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl9zmg4eDfU Ticket charge - $15 advance purchase $20 at door – everyone is welcome $15 CMTJS member price Proceeds donated to “Food Bank of Southern Jersey” to help support local needs. Free Parking - Cash Bar – Optional Dinner 4:30 pm Come and enjoy some great Dixieland Music! www.capemaytraditionaljazzsociety.com 609-675-0175 The Cape May Traditional Jazz Society is an independent organization not affiliated with Friends of Cape May Jazz or Cape May Jazz Festival.

Ocean County's freeholders are standing in opposition to a state Senate bill that, if approved, would permit counties to take over the operation of beaches within its jurisdiction.

Before she left for Haiti, Amy Holmes knew her trip to the poor Caribbean nation would be unlike any she ever had taken.

"When they got in there in 1982, there was a foot of pigeon droppings," Steve Murray, chairman of the Friends of the Hereford Lighthouse, told The Press of Atlantic City .

WOODBURY - After more than a year of rigorous review, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office has been recognized by two groups for high standards of professionalism, GCPO spokesman Bernie Weisenfeld said.

Richard Stockton College conferred 140 master's and doctoral degrees in the college's growing graduate studies program Friday, May 10.

As thousands of New Jerseyans prepare to celebrate during American Craft Beer Week, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez joined several colleagues in introducing the "Small BREW Act" to fuel regional economies with a reduction in the excise tax on each barrel of beer brewed by small brewers.

Not long ago, the chances of seeing an eagle in New Jersey were almost infinitesimal.

The beaches in New Jersey were busy Saturday, April 27, as a small army of volunteers showed up during Clean Ocean Action's 28th annual beach sweeps.

State transportation officials unveil a bicycle map and resource guide during a press conference at Island Beach State Park today.

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez today applauded the announcement of $475 million in federal Sandy relief being released by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

As if anyone needed another reason to buy the Eagles cheerleaders calendar besides the riveting content, all net proceeds from this year's edition will be donated to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

My wife and I do the bills together twice a month, and it's never fails to amaze me how nearly impossible it is to get by here.