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More South Jersey Cold Cases, Unsolved Murders & Mysteries
Here's a look at more cold cases from South Jersey. A police case becomes “cold” when all investigative leads available to investigators are exhausted and the case remains open and unsolved after three years. Cold cases are reviewed periodically to determine if newer technologies or forensic testing might...
New Brand Name Store Coming This Fall To Rio Grande, NJ
If you lived in Cape May County in the 1990s, you had to drive 30 to 60 minutes to go shopping at the big-name clothing stores. For many years, going to the malls in Atlantic and Cumberland Counties was the only option for people living in New Jersey's southernmost county.
Ocean City Reacts Cautiously to State’s Proposed Climate Change Rules
Ocean City is asking the state to “slow down” with proposed regulations that would impose new requirements on New Jersey’s shore communities to respond to the growing threat of climate change and rising sea levels. City Council approved a resolution Thursday that requests the state to conduct...
Norcross announces hospital expansion into Cape May, Atlantic
Despite an indictment, George Norcross isn’t going anywhere. As chairman of Cooper University Health in Camden, Norcross has announced an expansion into Cape May and Atlantic counties by acquiring Cape Regional Health System, the only hospital in Cape May County, and now announcing a substantial expansion project. Norcross discussed...
Animal cruelty arrest: NJ man accused of beheading seagull
◻️ Witnesses, photos of grisly act against seagull. A 29-year-old Cape May man has been accused of beheading a seagull at a popular Wildwood location. On July 6, North Wildwood police responded to Morey’s Pier at 2501 Boardwalk Ave. for a reported incident of animal cruelty. Witnesses said...
Meet the new rabbit-like rodent coming to the Cape May County Zoo
CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — The Cape May County Zoo is welcoming an adorable new addition.The zoo is thrilled to introduce Peanut, the newest member of the Ambassador Animal Team at the Cape May County Zoo. Peanut is a Patagonian Mara, a fascinating creature from Central and Southern Argentina. The adorable animals are also known as "Cavies" and are the second-largest members of the Caviidae family. With their rabbit-like looks, Peanut is sure to charm everyone she meets.Peanut won't be in the main exhibits at the zoo but don't worry. This charming rodent is the star of the...
Wildwood, NJ, Native heading back to West Virginia to play hoops
Wildwood native and 2020 Wildwood Catholic graduate, Taj Thweatt, is heading back to the state of West Virginia to continue his basketball career. Thweatt started his college career at West Virginia University, appearing in 12 games over his two seasons, averaging 0.7 points per game. Now he will be heading...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m., Jersey City will be hosting National Night Out events at Audubon Park, Pershing Field, Arlington Park, and Hamilton Park. There will be food, live music, and giveaways. A goal of these events is to foster relations between police officers and residents, and to promote safety and neighborhood unity.
Former CFO of Morris County law firm sentenced to 5 years in state prison for defrauding firm, dodging state taxes
NEW JERSEY — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Friday announced the sentencing of a Union County man who was formerly the chief financial officer of a Morristown-based national law firm, after he admitted embezzling over $1.5 million from the firm and evading payment of income taxes owed to the State.
Six sites in North Jersey will receive initial markers for the NJ Black Heritage Trail
Sometime between the end of this year and early next, New Jersey residents will see markers placed in front of historic sites statewide like Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. The markers are part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail that recognizes overlooked sites key to Black history in the Garden State. In September...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Community Band by the Sea Brings a Free Full-Band Concert to Wildwood on July 27
– Community Band by the Sea, which channels the raucous, communal energy of Wildwood bands past, will host their annual free concert at Byrne Plaza on Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Dr. Josh Long, director of the band, has visited Wildwood since he was five years old. Though he...
FIRST LOOK at the Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks
If you haven’t heard by now, the Wildwood Boardwalk is getting its own Starbucks store. This won’t be just a “Proudly Serve” Starbucks, where Starbucks coffee is offered at various non-Starbucks locations such as hotels, offices, universities, and other establishments. Instead, it will be a full-fledged store.
A mom's dying wish was to help her single daughter choose a wedding dress. They found the one
Amy Astrauskas was known to friends as “the hostess with the mostest.”. “Because she was always throwing a party or decorating a table,” Emily Elizabeth Creighton, 28, tells TODAY.com of her late mom. Astrauskas planned all family events, including holidays and her son Michael’s 2017 nuptials. So Creighton,...
New Jersey theater program giving kids chance to perform on professional set
STONE HARBOR, N.J. (CBS) — Down the Jersey Shore, a theater program is providing kids a unique opportunity to perform on a professional set this summer.After weeks of rehearsals, the 7 Mile Island Players are putting on a musical performance of "Beauty and the Beast" at Middle Township Performing Arts Center.Before the show can even begin, nonstop work behind the scenes keeps the family-run theater company busy before the big day."It's been a rollercoaster for sure," Charlie Casey, who's playing Beast, said."Being in theater gives you more people to hang out with, you make amazing friends and you just have fun," Christopher...
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