Cape May Point
LATEST NEWS
Hoboken officer honored for exceptional heroism
It's a challenge for many families across New Jersey. You have a relative who struggles with mental health and has episodes where you need to call someone in to help. Now imagine that same relative is suddenly not where they are supposed to be. You frantically check the house for your loved one and then realize the kitchen knife drawer has been rifled through and the back door is open and swinging.
DETV News July 18th | TOP STORY: “Sextortion” is hitting college campuses
WILMINGTON, Del. — DETV News from July 18th is presented by Matt Ford. – Sextortion is Hitting College Campuses: A University of Delaware student is the latest victim. – Toll Increase: Get ready to dig a little deeper at the toll booth. – Emily P. Bissell Hospital Renovation: Big...
Opioid commission approves more grants amid freeze request, $45 million settlement funds 'in limbo'
Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium approves opioid crisis abatement funding despite reports of Dover nonprofit Code Purple potentially misusing government funds. After the State Auditor’s office flagged the Code Purple fraud concerns, all funding to the nonprofit was frozen and the Delaware Department of Justice began attempting to claw back $290,000 in distributed monies.
Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Animal shelters throughout Delaware are grappling with a canine influenza outbreak, which has prompted the state to suspend out-of-state transports, intakes and adoptions for 30 days. The state...
Do you make enough money to rent in Delaware? This report says 30% of workers don't
If you want to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment in Delaware, you will need to make at least $52,000 per year. That is according to the latest report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, which breaks down how much someone needs to make annually to afford a studio, one-bedroom, and all...
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
Former Delaware resident makes Olympic rugby team
Malacchi Esdale was born in Wilmington, raised in Newark, attended college in Florida, and has since traveled the world. But he’s never been to Paris. That is, until now. Esdale is in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, but not as a spectator. Rather, the 29-year-old is a member of the USA rugby team. “It was a great feeling and a huge sense of relief,” Esdale said, describing what went through...
Delaware: Bally’s Dover hires 140 employees amid expanding hours
Delaware: Bally’s Dover hires 140 employees amid expanding hours. Bally’s Dover Casino and Resort has returned to 24/7 operations after a hiatus, hiring several new employees to meet the demand. Story continues below. Delaware’s largest casino announced it returned to all-day opening hours earlier this month. Right now,...
Man dies after being shot 7 times in Overbrook
Philadelphia Police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot seven times in the chest and killed in Overbrook. It happened near 54th Street and Gainor Road, a block away from the Wynnefield Baptist Church.
Charles Barkley stops by Haddonfield, NJ, Bar
Sir Charles Barkley spent eight seasons playing for the Philadelphia Sixers. During his time with the Sixers, he made six All-Star games, was named to the All-NBA first-team four times and was second-team three times. With Philadelphia he averaged 23.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 610 games played.
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished
The abandoned Wyncote property where baseball legend Reggie Jackson grew up will be torn down to make way for a proposed parking lot, the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. doubled as a family home and a tailor shop that Jackson's father, Martinez,...
Photos released of suspect sought for convenience store killing in Chester, Pa.
Police have released photos of the man being sought for a fatal shooting inside a convenience store in Chester, Pa.It happened in the Lucky 7 store on the 1100 block of Morton Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. on July 2.Police identified the victim as 27-year-old Dontae Dickerson.He was found on the floor of the store, with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.The suspect has several tattoos on his arm, specifically an A K-style rifle on his left forearm.Anyone with information is urged to call Chester police.
Cooper Health Making Big Investment in Atlantic & Cape May, NJ
In an exclusive on-air interview with George Norcross, the Chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees … held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 … Mr. Norcross confirmed for the first time that Cooper University Health Care will be making a $ 500,000,000 investment in Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.
Valley Hospital is 1st in N.J. to treat cardiac ablation using holographic guidance platform
The Valley Hospital in Paramus said Thursday that it is treating the first patient in New Jersey, and one of the first patients in the U.S., with a procedure guided by a new FDA-cleared holographic cardiac ablation visualization platform known as CommandEP, manufactured by SentiAR. According to St. Louis-based SentiAR,...
NJ school boss blasted for ‘woke-ness’ — NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Thursday. ⬛ Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab. Carlos Brito of Passaic, accused of stealing 280 iPhones (Essex County Jail, Canva, Townsquare Media Illustration) Carlos Brito of Passaic, accused of stealing 280 iPhones (Essex County...
New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
📚 A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. 📚 It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. 📚 The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.