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Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94
Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason has died.Mason, whose real name was Beatrice Turner, started her career in 1958 as a gospel music radio host on the radio station WHAT.Then in 1970, she began her talk program "Mornings with Mary."Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same."Reverend Louise Williams Bishop and Mary Mason are the two African American women who really broke the barrier in Philadelphia radio for us to come behind them," Thera Martin, Mason's former program director, told Action News.Martin said it was an honor...
Recovery Cafe to open in Dover
Dover’s new Recovery Cafe opens to the public this Friday after hosting a soft open last week for community members to see the space. Recovery cafes are community spaces that are safe and drug- and alcohol-free. Once the cafe in Dover opens, people will be able to visit up to three times as a guest.
Phillies “Shimmy” to Sea Isle for Special Event Aug. 20
It seems that Sea Isle City is turning out to be the place to go this summer for star players and other celebrities from the Philly sports scene. After major events in Sea Isle involving the Eagles and Flyers in June and early July, now comes word that the Phillies are coming to town on Aug. 20 for a family-friendly celebration called the “Phillies Shimmy Down The Shore.” It is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. in Excursion Park.
Landmark Moorlyn Theatre Reopens in Ocean City
The Moorlyn Theatre began featuring films in the era of silent movies. It opened in 1922 and was an Ocean City staple on the Boardwalk for visitors and residents for many years. Aside from some ownership changes, it remained a movie theater, but was closed until new owners came along...
Atlantic City's $22 million project to rebuild Baltic Avenue Canal, prevent flooding is underway
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Atlantic City began construction this year on a $22 million project to rebuild the Baltic Avenue Canal in order to protect the city from persistent flooding.As part of the project, the city will install six pumps on Atlantis Avenue to push out water from the underground tunnel into the waterways of the back bay during major flood events.Crews will also install screening systems to prevent litter from entering the back bay.The canal, which was built in 1912, is connected to hundreds of storm drains, and it's supposed to remove floodwaters from much of the city.However, city...
Atlantic City, New Jersey Announces 1st Time Homeowner Lottery
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small has announced the creation of a 1st time homeowners lottery, that will change the lives of the lucky winners. Each selected lottery winner will have the opportunity to purchase a new $ 400,000 home for approximately 1/2 price. The homes will be located...
Third Structural Engineer Says Tabernacle Town Hall ‘Not in Imminent Danger of Collapse,’ Contradicting Previous Statements of Tabernacle Officials, Professionals
TABERNACLE—In completely contradicting months of allegedly suspect claims by Tabernacle Township professionals and officials, as well as that of two structural engineers (both of whom many accused of not being independent from those individuals), who contended that Tabernacle Town Hall is in “imminent danger of collapse” into Medford Lakes-Tabernacle Road, a third structural engineer retained by the municipality has certified on July 22 that after having performed a July 9 inspection of the building, “In our opinion, the building is not in imminent danger of collapse.”
Shamong Residents Describe Number of Disturbances Resulting from Recent Off-Road Vehicle Usage in Calling on Officials to Act
SHAMONG—Off-road vehicles and their operators are being cited as the source of a number of disturbances in Shamong Township in recent weeks, with several residents calling on local officials to address the issue. A residence on Woodgate Drive in Shamong, according to two residents of the street, is where...
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 Jersey State Trooper Guilty of Aggravated Assault on Handcuffed Woman
TRENTON, NJ—A distressing case of police misconduct has culminated in the guilty plea of New Jersey State Police Trooper Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, from Gibbstown, New Jersey. The incident, which…
Vineland Man Sentenced In Stabbing: Prosecutor
Willie L. Sease, of Vineland, was sentenced on Friday, July 26 on the charges of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Burglary, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The charges originated from an incident which occurred on April 9....
Something is changing at the NJ Shore – Have you noticed?
As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, there is both good and bad, when it comes to the summer season. Since it's always easier to talk about the negative, let's begin with the positives. For one, the weather is warm and the days are long. And let's be honest,...
New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million in Friday's Mega Millions
A lucky New Jersey lottery player won $1 million in Friday's Mega Millions. Three tickets sold in Jersey, California and Illinois matched the five white balls to win the second-tier prizes, according to the Mega Millions website. The NJ and Illinois tickets are each worth $1 million, while the California ticket (sold in La...
More bank closures in New Jersey
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
Deli meats added to recall after outbreak kills 1 in NJ
⭕ 34 people have been sickened during the outbreak and a NJ resident killed. ⭕ The outbreak has been connected to sliced deli meats. A specific deli product is being recalled in connection with a listeria breakout that has claimed a life in New Jersey and seriously sickened three dozen in the state.
In a perfect world, NJ seagull killer would get a medal
Look, this isn’t going to make me any friends, OK? I get that. But in a perfect world there would be some unalienable rights. Like the right to set foot on sand without being charged a beach fee. The right to not have someone set up five feet from you when the beach is wide open.
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