State of emergency declared after weather causes $300M in crop losses
A series of hard freezes hit farms and bogs hard in New Jersey and beyond during late April, causing an estimated $300 million in crop losses, with crop damage exceeding 30% in many parts of the state. On May 20, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill visits Upper Township, announces $47M contract for Route 50 bridge replacement
The Route 50 bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek in Upper Township will be replaced in a new project starting this fall, and the governor is excited about it. Gov. Mikie Sherrill came to Cape May County Wednesday, May 20, to announce the award of a $47.7 million contract to...
Skate AC to go global as Rohan Marley, son of iconic reggae singer Bob Marley, now president
After surviving two near-fatal car accidents and spending decades watching skateboarders pushed out of public spaces, Skate AC founder Jason Klotz says his mission has never felt more urgent. Now, with the help of newly appointed president Rohan Marley, the Atlantic...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events ‘Guys and Dolls’ Thursday, May 28-Sunday, June 7 Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point Love and luck collide in this timeless Broadway favorite that will guarantee a winning night of fun for the whole family. This high-energy classic is filled...
Viral TikTok figure turns heads on Ocean City Boardwalk
A visit from a TikTok personality connected to one of social media’s most recognizable families drew large crowds to the Ocean City Boardwalk this week. Over the last several days, TikTok star Alex Dougherty aka “Big Red” was spotted walking the Ocean City...
