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‘Capestock’ is Cape May City, NJ, Homage to ‘Woodstock’
“Capestock” is being billed as 3 Days of Peace & Music on the Beach in Cape May City, New Jersey. “Capestock” is Cape May’s homage to “Woodstock,” an iconic musical carnival that took place from August 15, 1969 through August 18, 1969 in White Lake, New York.
Cape May County high school rankings, according to U.S. News
How do your county high schools rank when compared with the rest of New Jersey and the nation?. Each spring, U.S. & World Report ranks the nation’s public high schools. The magazine ranks nearly 25,000 public high schools based on the proportion of students who passed Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams, the breadth of the curriculum, graduation rates, scores on state assessments, and how Black, Hispanic and low-income students fare.
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.
NJ boardwalk comes to a standstill every morning for unifying ritual
WILDWOOD — Each morning, a packed boardwalk comes to a brief standstill. Walkers and runners stop in their tracks. Bikers brake. Even store operators may choose to pause transactions for a minute. If you're a frequent visitor to the boardwalk that runs through the Wildwoods, you may be familiar...
Here are the 3 most welcoming towns in New Jersey
If you were thinking of moving to a new spot in New Jersey, what are the most welcoming towns in the state?. There are plenty of reasons people choose a town when considering a move, but how welcoming the locals are should be at the top of the list. Many...
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project Phases 6 & 7 Announced
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project Phases 6 & 7 Announced. The City of Wildwood is gearing up to continue its journey of rehabbing the Wildwood Boardwalk, section by season. Going into its fourth year, we are going to see seven blocks of the boardwalk refurbished. The announcement came in the form...
Best NJ county for retirement also one of the most beautiful
Regardless of what we say, there's one thing many of us have in common. We like the state of New Jersey. Now yes, some of us hang around because of family and friends. Others might be because of job or career opportunities. But it goes deeper than that. New Jersey...
Ocean City Aquatic Center Closing For Renovations Starting In August
For over 40 years, the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center has been one of the unique perks for residents of Cape May County's northernmost community. Ocean City Residents get use of the Recreational Pool and Fitness Center at a discount compared to Non-Residents, a value that is worth it for many year-round citizens. Located inside the Community Center at the corners of Simpson and Haven Avenues off 18th Street, you also find the Ocean City Public Library in the same building.
Hurricane preparedness plan is Aug. 13 meeting topic
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Lewes Public Library and via Zoom. Coastal residents can learn about hurricane preparedness and the county’s evacuation plans. People who intend to attend the free event either in person or online should email spcde.org@gmail.com to register.
Deputy CFO Dan Shustack Honored as Employee of the Month
DEPUTY CFO SHUSTACK IS MIDDLE’S JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH. Middle Township’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Qualified Purchasing Agent, Dan Shustack, has been named the municipality’s July Employee of the Month. Shustack, who formerly worked in the finance departments in the Cape May City and the County of Cape May, joined the Middle Township Team in December 2022.
National Night Out Set for Aug. 6 in Sea Isle
The Sea Isle City Police Department will host their annual “National Night Out” celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Excursion Park. Families will enjoy complimentary snacks and other free giveaways, as well as face painters, a balloon artist, a photo booth, games and more.
Roosevelt Landing development gets extension in Lewes
Two recent developments are impacting progress on the proposed Roosevelt Landing subdivision in Lewes. Mayor and city council approved a request July 8 from Pennoni & Associates engineers for a one-year extension on the final site plan. Developers had already exhausted two administration extensions, according to Mayor Andrew Williams. The...
Cape district revives expansion plans
In a presentation largely similar to last summer’s discussion, Cape Henlopen School District leaders outlined the need to expand the high school and purchase land to meet growing enrollment needs. At the July 25 school board meeting, Director of Operations Jason Hale detailed two proposed certificates of need the...
Public must attend Cape state park workshop July 31
This summer, the governor of Delaware signed the 2024 Delaware Bond Bill, which allocated an extra $1 million to DNREC’s budget for a coastal region bathhouse renovation and dune crossing at Cape Henlopen State Park, not a beach bathhouse with larger capacity. The Preserve Our Park Coalition endorses the...
Sea Isle’s 10-Mile “Island Run” Set for Aug. 10
The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will host the 2024 Captain Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. The race will start at 5:30 p.m. in front of SICBP headquarters at 44th Street and the beach. The public is invited to participate in the rain-or-shine competition, which takes...
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