Tsunami Warning Test in South Jersey Scared Residents For a brief moment around 12:30 p.m. on February 17, residents across parts of South Jersey experienced confusion and concern after a tsunami warning alert appeared on phones and emergency notification systems. The alert was issued by the National Weather Service Tsunami Warning Center and spread quickly …
Cape May Seawall Project Approved With $24.3M in Federal Funding It’s no secret that the biggest issues at the Jersey Shore stem all the way back to Mother Nature and the ocean, and the ability that Mother Nature has to throw a lot of water into our streets. Since Hurricane Sandy, we’ve seen some major …
Seal Spotted Resting on Iceberg in Cape May Canal They say that Valentine’s Day is for the birds, but this Valentine’s Day, it was actually for the seals, as a very rare sighting was observed today by the Cape May Canal. The seal was filmed calmly lounging on the ice, unfazed by nearby activity, creating …
South Jersey Beaches Could Get Major Funding Under New Bill It’s no secret that South Jersey has major issues when it comes to beach erosion, and it seems like every single time we need to have a beach replenishment or nourishment project, we’re always fighting the state or another organization. That could all change soon. …
New Jersey Killed Route 55 Once. Now Trenton Is Talking About It Again For more than half a century, the question of extending Route 55 deeper into South Jersey has resurfaced time and again. While state officials recently declared the highway expansion dead, new comments from Trenton suggest the long dormant proposal may once again …
Why It Is So Cold Right Now in South Jersey If you walked outside and immediately questioned your life choices, you are not imagining things. South Jersey is in the grip of a serious blast of Arctic cold, the kind that makes even longtime locals say, yeah this is rough. Dangerous cold conditions are expected …
A New NJ Bill Could Change Who Pays to Go to the Beach It looks like the rest of New Jersey may be copying what’s already done in the Wildwoods, as lawmakers have introduced legislation that would give shore towns broader discretion to waive or reduce beach fees for teenagers and veterans. The move could …
Record Breaking 6.5 Million Dollar Waterfront Sale in Cape May A prime piece of Cape May waterfront just sold for a staggering 6.5 million dollars, and it is turning plenty of heads. The deal ranks as one of the most significant real estate transactions in the city’s recent history and involves a rare 0.7 acre …
How Long Will the Cold Last in South Jersey and When Will the Snow Finally Melt? It’s been one week since the last snowstorm came rolling through, and you may notice that the majority of the snow is still on the ground, and a lot of the waterways nearby are completely frozen. If you are …
Nino’s Family Restaurant Closes After 30 Years in Cape May Courthouse Another longtime South Jersey staple has gone dark. This week, Nino’s Family Restaurant announced that it has officially closed its doors, ending a run that spanned more than three decades in Cape May Courthouse. For many locals, this one hits hard. In a statement …