Local yoga classes stretch into a new territory
Teachers, practitioners use technology to work on an ancient practice By BILL BARLOW/Special to the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – For Suzanne Chew, the lack of physical contact required by the COVID-19 crisis has been tough. “I’m a hugger,” she said recently. “It’s been a challenge.” Like many businesses in town and around the country, Chew […]
South Jersey COVID-19 doubling rates highest in state; overall numbers lower
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Cape May and Atlantic are among the New Jersey counties with higher rates of COVID-19 cases doubling. Both counties reported more cases and fatalities over the past few days as Gov. Phil Murphy said he may announce “hard dates” for reopening the state’s economy later this week. Across the state, most […]
Shore Medical, Cape Regional fight for funds
HHS formula left them out of funding even though they sacrificed for pandemic By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center and Cape Regional Medical Center were left out of federal funding even though each sacrificed millions of dollars in revenue to prepare and handle the COVID-19 crisis. “This situation is untenable since […]
Desiderio: Let’s get the ‘little guys’ open
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff SEA ISLE CITY – Leonard Desiderio co-chaired the task force that created a proposal to reopen Cape May County’s economy, but he didn’t come at the issue solely as a county official. Desiderio is the vice director of the county Board of Chosen Freeholders, but he also is the mayor of […]
Cape May County talks with gov about reopening
Proposal would lift most limits on retailers, restaurants after Memorial Day By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – On May 5, a task force headed by Freeholder Vice Director Leonard Desiderio and Freeholder Will Morey sent a proposal to Gov. Phil Murphy on reopening the economy in Cape May County in steps. Most […]
Cunningham offers progressive vision in his run for Congress
Running in Democratic primary, he believes pandemic brings to light policies that have been necessary By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Will Cunningham believes the COVID-19 pandemic, and the systemic problems it has brought to light, demonstrate the need for a progressive policies to best serve average Americans. Cunningham, who is competing with four […]
Bob Patterson offers conservative vision in his run for Congress
Republican challenger to Van Drew says manufacturing will rebuild nation, south Jersey By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Bob Patterson has a conservative vision for the Second Congressional District. Patterson, 66, of Ocean City, is challenging Democrat-turned-Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew in the July 7 Republican primary for Congress. A self-described life-long Republican and […]
18-year-old woman among 19 Atlantic County COVID-19 fatalities
Two more deaths in Cape May County An 18-year-old Mullica woman was among nine people who died in Atlantic County from complications due to COVID-19, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health reported Tuesday, May 12. The division reported another 10 deaths at long-term care facilities on Wednesday. In Cape May County, two residents of […]
Levchuk leads Wilson by 10 votes in O.C. Council election
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Unofficial election results give challenger Jody Levchuk 10 more votes than incumbent Tony Wilson in the Third Ward race in the 2020 Ocean City Council Ward Election. According to the Cape May County unofficial results, Levchuk received 557 votes. Wilson received 547 votes.The Third Ward was the only contested […]
Ocean City beach, boardwalk open for walking, exercise
Sea Isle, Upper Township beaches also open Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the opening of the Ocean City boardwalk. By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – In a letter to the community late Friday afternoon, May 8, Mayor Jay Gillian said he is going to share information of beach access for […]