‘May the 4th Be With You’ at Dawes Avenue School STEAM Night
SOMERS POINT — Curiosity met force May the Fourth as Dawes Avenue School hosted a Star Wars-themed STEAM Night. Dozens of district children gathered at the school for activities involving science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, along with free pizza and snacks. Inside the library, students could check out Minecraft magnetic block cubes, fidget spinners […]
New Jersey government faces backlash over strict E-bike legislation
CAPE MAY COUNTY — A new law regulating electric bicycles is set to take effect in July, requiring riders to register and insure the vehicles. The law, signed by former Gov. Phil Murphy as one of his final actions in office, was created following a series of fatal accidents. In 2019, a detailed vehicle classification […]
Ocean City reviewing ‘every possible option’ on cell phone tower
Neighbors present petition opposing tower; FAA, NJDEP haven’t approved it yet OCEAN CITY — A few years ago, neighbors were successful in blocking a cell tower Verizon Wireless wanted to place atop a building near the corner of Haven Avenue and 34th Street in Ocean City. The neighbors complained about potential health hazards from EMF […]
MRHS budget cuts more staff, coaches, clubs, programs
LINWOOD — The Mainland Regional High School Board of Education approved a budget for 2026-27 on April 30 with a 4 percent tax levy increase and the reduction of eight teaching positions. The administration introduced its 2026-27 budget to the Board of Education on March 23, outlining the grim financial situation that included cuts to […]
Somers Point school budget hikes taxes and cuts 11 positions
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has taken multiple steps to cut a budget deficit in excess of $1 million, cutting 11 positions districtwide, raising the tax levy 7.34 percent and hiking the tax rate by nearly 6.3 cents. The Board of Education approved the district’s $20,423,360 budget for 2026-27 on April 30, […]
Upper Township to ‘endure’ beach replenishment this summer
Project will close 1,000 feet of beach at a time, late June to early August PETERSBURG — “Bear with us as we endure the beach replenishment of 2026,” Upper Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike said May 11, noting the work is expected to last through early August. “This is the process it takes to get […]
Corsons Inlet, Townsend Inlet bridge replacements would be very expensive
STRATHMERE — Efforts to replace the Corsons Inlet and Townsends Inlet bridges is nearing the top of the span and soon will be heading down the other side. Bruce Riegel of Hardesty & Hanover presented plans for the replacement of two aging bridges to the Cape May County Board of Commissioners on April 28. The […]
Somers Point’s Democratic primary features Levi Fox, Kim O’Brien
SOMERS POINT — History professor Levi Fox and school teacher Kim O’Brien are going head to head in the Democratic Primary on June 2 for a chance to face longtime councilman Rick DePamphilis for the Ward I seat on Somers Point City Council in November. “Most years no one wants to run and now we […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
‘Golden Age’ topic at AARP meeting OCEAN CITY – May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older adults’ contributions and reaffirm the commitment to supporting the health and wellness of each member of the older community. Join Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 at 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, for a TED Talk highlighting […]
Renaissance Faire attracts thousands
Inaugural two-day festival held at 4-H Fairgrounds CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Kings and queens, lords and ladies broke bread with commoners and some oddly dressed others May 2-3 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. The inaugural Cape May Renaissance Faire featured two days of fun, fantasy and history — medieval style. Entertainment was held on four […]