8,825 COVID-19 cases in N.J. and 108 deaths
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Although the number of positive tests for COVID-19 has increased only slightly in Cape May and Atlantic counties, statewide the cases are growing substantially. At 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, the New Jersey Department of Health announced there are now 8,825 confirmed cases of this coronavirus statewide and a reported 108 […]
Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture)
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities changes name, announces new branding By DAVID NAHAN/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY— It’s now Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture). The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities announced Friday afternoon, March 27, that it is launching a new brand, complete with new name and logo – and a […]
Sea Isle City closes beaches, Promenade
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff SEA ISLE CITY – A few days after Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian closed the resort’s boardwalk and beaches, on Friday, Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio did the same. He announced all of Sea Isle’s beaches and the oceanfront Promenade are closed to the public until further notice. The Ocean City […]
More Atlantic County COVID-19 cases
Cape May County notes governor’s order that daycares must close April 1 unless they serve children of essential employees By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Three more Atlantic County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Friday morning, March 27, according to the Atlantic County Department of Health. Linda Gilmore, public relations information officer for […]
Cape May County shows breakdown of COVID-19 cases
More cases in Cape May and Atlantic counties By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Department of Health announced Wednesday the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cape May County rose to nine, and gave a breakdown on the communities affected. The Atlantic County Department of Health announced two […]
O.C. mayor shuts beaches, boardwalk
By DAVID NAHAN/SENTINEL staff OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City mayor announced Wednesday, March 25, that he was closing the beaches and boardwalks to make sure more people heed the measures to shelter in place. Mayor Jay Gillian said it is an extra precaution. In a letter posted on the city website today, he wrote: […]
Area Worship Services
The following worship services are planned for the southern Cape May County area this week. Allen AME Church – 715 Franklin St., Cape May. Sunday school 10 to 10:45 a.m. Bible study Wednesday 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call (609) 884-2626. Beadle Memorial Presbyterian Church – 506 Cape Ave., […]
LCMR schools free lunch schedule
Lower Cape May Regional will continue to provide breakfast and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at: — LCMR High School cafeteria, 687 Route 9 — North Cape May Acme parking lot, 3845 Bayshore Road in North Cape May — Villas Fire Department parking lot, 1619 Bayshore Road in Villas Breakfast […]
What’s open in Cape May area during state shutdown
By RACHEL SHUBIN/Special to the Star and Wave With the mandated closing of New Jersey restaurants and bars for eat-in services March 16, area restaurants have taken steps to provide delivery options to residents. Restaurants — Beach Plum Farm, 140 Stevens St., is closed for meals but the farm market is open 10 a.m. to […]
Cape May was prepared for COVID-19 shutdown
By JACK FICHTER/Cape May Star and Wave CAPE MAY — All municipal buildings in the city were closed to the public as of March 16, following Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to close all public buildings in the state until further notice to protect the public’s health and well-being and to contain the threat and […]