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Cape May-Lewes Ferry celebrates 60 years
NORTH CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is marking a big birthday this year — 60 years."Our first crossing was on July 1, 1964, and as a little aside, the very first vehicle aboard was a Mustang, and it was also the first year for the Mustang, so we're the exact same age as the Ford Mustang," Terry Anstead, customer service manager with Delaware River Bay Authority, said.During the summer, the ferry averages 600 to 800 passengers daily and upwards of 100 vehicles. From cars to tractor-trailers, the ferry welcomes anything "highway legal."The first crossings begin at...
Middle Thorofare Bridge hit by large fishing boat, reopens after being closed for hours
A large fishing boat lost power and hit the Middle Thorofare Bridge on Friday night, causing it to close to all traffic, according to Lower Township police. Officials had made an announcement on social media telling drivers to avoid the bridge that connects Wildwood to Cape May. Drivers were being...
New Jersey's tall ship offering more than just a day on the water
CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — Stepping aboard the A.J. Meerwald offers much more than just a day on the water."She is now our floating classroom and used for environmental education," Jessica York, executive director of Bayshore Center at Bivalve, said.With a packed deck, the 1928-built oyster schooner hosts family education sails. Fern Hoffman is the captain."She's very purpose-built, and it's neat to see her fulfill her purpose. Even though we're not sailing for oysters anymore, we're still in the same grounds that she was meant to sail in," Hoffman said.A.J. Meerwald's story steers the crew and its hands-on learning. Quite...
Kelsey Grammer Returns to South Jersey as Celebrity Bartender
South Jersey has become a popular destination for numerous celebrities in recent years. Former Eagles Legend Jason Kelce hosts his annual Charity Event in Sea Isle City each year and Oscar-Award Winning Actor Edward Norton spent part of his Summer in Cape May. Best known for his role as Dr....
Bridgeton tops Lower Cape May for 1st win in three years - Football recap
Bridgeton earned its first win in more than three years with a 12-3 victory over Lower Cape May in Bridgeton. Jeremiah Russell’s 11-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter assured a season-opening win for Bridgeton (1-0), which last won in November 2021 when it beat Vineland 20-0.
At Airfest, hands-on learning about aviation, military history
CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — Airfest 2024 is underway at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum in Cape May County, New Jersey."It's very family-friendly, it's hands-on and it's a lot of fun," Bruce Fournier, the museum's chief operating officer, said. "Airfest started as a pancake breakfast and fly-in for pilots. It was very small-scale, and then over the years, it really developed and grew."The museum's largest fundraiser of the year showcases everything from military aircraft and helicopters to food trucks and vendors over Labor Day weekend. In its 28th year, some 6,000 to 7,000 people are expected to be...
10 most expensive homes sold in Cape May County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Ocean City that sold for $3.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cape May County in the past week. In total, 31 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $993,123. The average price per square foot ended up at $724.
Officer runs over woman sunbathing on Jersey Shore beach
Rose Simone was sunbathing on the Wildwood beach on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon when the screaming started. “People were just screaming, ‘You hit somebody! Somebody’s under your truck! Stop!” Simone recounted in a phone interview Saturday. “Everybody is just gathering around the area and then the cop jumps out of his truck.”
Boots at the Beach Country Music Festival Returns to North Wildwood September 13 and 14
The Wildwoods, NJ – August 30, 2024 – Pack your cowboy boots and hat and head to the Wildwoods for some good ‘ol country music! Boots at the Beach returns to North Wildwood for a two-day Country Music Festival on September 13-14. The two-day festival features a...
Check your utility bills: Some NJ residents to receive one-time break
Relief on is on the way for New Jersey households. During the September bill cycle, the Murphy Administration will offer households a one-time bill credit for electric or gas. Roughly 278,000 ratepayers will benefit from the $175 break, made possible through the state’s Residential Energy Assistance Payment initiative. “Costly...
NJ students can’t return after building health hazard discovered
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Students at a Monmouth County elementary school will start the school year in different schools because of the cleanup of mold in classrooms found over the summer. Schools Superintendent Neal Dickstein said a remediation company has been working seven days a week on cleanup at the...
Shocking NJ summer energy bills spark demands to freeze rate hikes
💡 Atlantic City Electric customers report huge bill increases. 💡 Critics say ratepayers have seen bills triple over last summer. Atlantic City Electric customers are paying outrageously high electric bills this summer and lawmakers are demanding to know if the increases are above board. Thousands of ratepayers in...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
How Much Snow This Winter in New Jersey? Old Farmer’s Almanac Has Their Forecast❄️
I know we have several weeks of summer left and fall can have some warm days too, but everyone likes to see what the Old Farmer's Almanac has to say about the upcoming winter. Will we have a winter with 10 feet of snow or will we barely see flurries? What's in the forecast for us this winter?
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
The Heat Is On In The Garden State!
We all know we still have some heat to come before the summer season ends. The case in point will be tomorrow, on Wednesday. We could see heat advisories posted for a good portion of the Garden State. It looks like the good news is that this blast of heat will only last 24 hours, but tomorrow (Wednesday) could be a hot one.
New Jersey Is Top Ten In This Mosquito Category
New Jersey finds itself in the top ten in one particular mosquito category. New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. New Jersey Is Top 10 For Mosquitoes.
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