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Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
Can you help? 39-year-old unsolved murder in Atlantic County, New Jersey
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is asking for your help as they continue to investigate an unsolved murder from the mid-1980s. Who Killed "Cooks Books?" Authorities say at the time of his death in 1985, Raul Suarez, known to many as "Cooks Books," was a bit of a local celebrity, having earned that nickname while working at Atlantic City's 500 Club, as a local radio host, and a taxicab driver.
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,...
Brick, NJ police release surveillance photos of bank robber
BRICK — Police have released two photos from Ring surveillance footage of the person believed to have robbed a bank in the Ocean County township on Wednesday afternoon. On July 24, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Brick Township police were dispatched to the Santander Bank, located between Brick and Beaverson Boulevards, for a report of a bank robbery that just occurred.
Homes at or under $1 million in Cape May County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Cape May County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the...
Be prepared for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 3 N.J. counties until Thursday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 1:32 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 8 p.m. for Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties. "Scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey and Delmarva through early this evening may bring locally strong to...
Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Series Returns to Sea Isle Library
The popular Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Reading Series, sponsored by the Cape May County Library System, will return for two in-person events on Wednesday, July 31, and Wednesday, Aug. 28, both beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Sea Isle City Library. The series, which began in 2012, presents both...
Ocean City Welcomes Back Moorlyn Square Theatre with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the Moorlyn Square Theatre, located at 816 Boardwalk. This revitalized landmark marks a significant milestone for our community, bringing the excitement of cinema back to Ocean City. Its reopening promises to enhance...
Broadway stars showcase talent at the Music Pier
On Wednesday, July 17, the Ocean City Theatre Company hosted its 17th annual Broadway on the OC Boardwalk, a special evening full of music and performances. The show featured two former members of the OCTC cast who have gone to achieve fame on stage, Morgan Kirner of Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along and Angel Sigala of Broadway’s New York, New York!
UPDATE: Republic Bank in Ocean City to Close Sept. 16
The construction of the Republic Bank building in 2021 was supposed to represent the next phase of the Ninth Street corridor’s transformation into a more inviting gateway into Ocean City. But now comes word that the contemporary-style glass building overlooking the corner of Ninth Street and West Avenue will...
Ocean City Auto Transport Companies: Reliable Car Shipping Services
Finding a trustworthy car shipping service can be daunting, especially when you’ve got a classic car needing delicate handling or you’re looking at a tight schedule. After extensive research into Ocean City’s offerings, certain companies consistently rise above others in reliability and care – enough so that they’re frequently recommended within the community.
4th Annual Wildwood Community Band By The Sea Performance
4th Annual Wildwood Community Band By The Sea Performance. This weekend, the Community Band By The Sea invites you to their 4th annual performance in the Wildwoods. Vacationers and locals alike can enjoy this special musical event at Byrne Plaza, located at 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260. Step back...
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...
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...
Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
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