by shorelocalnews | Jan 9, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Business, Features, South Jersey
Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he successfully secured significant federal funding for key South Jersey projects through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act...
by shorelocalnews | Jan 9, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Congressman Van Drew shared the following statement after voting against H.Res. 780, which would irresponsibly extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years without any effort to stop the waste, fraud, and abuse in the system. “I...
by Julia Train | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Business, Features, Mays Landing, South Jersey
Residents of several neighborhoods surrounding the Mays Landing Country Club are raising concerns over a proposal that could transform a significant portion of the golf course into a townhouse development. Neighbors living off Cates Road and Volunteer Way in...
by Julia Train | Jan 8, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
As of Jan. 1, New Jersey’s minimum wage for most employees increased by 43 cents to $15.92 per hour. The increase took effect with the start of 2026 and reflects the state’s annual inflation adjustment, which is required by law. Each year, the New Jersey Department of...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Features, Hammonton, South Jersey
The skies over Hammonton fell devastatingly silent late last month after two helicopters collided in mid-air, killing both pilots and leaving residents shaken. The crash occurred shortly after 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, just moments after the helicopters lifted off...
by Julia Train | Dec 30, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
As Congress advances permitting reform legislation to accelerate federal energy projects, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) and fellow Republicans have secured an amendment ensuring the bill does not prevent the Trump administration from canceling Biden-era offshore wind...
