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Cooper Health officially acquires South Jersey health system, renames Cape Regional flagship hospital
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A merger between two South Jersey health care systems has reached its final step this week after a year and a half of negotiations and regulatory reviews.
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites...
Under the Boardwalk officials vow to address homelessness in Atlantic City
In a place with a long history of people living — and sometimes dying — under the Boardwalk, Atlantic City has launched an effort to address homelessness by preventing people from sleeping on public property and connecting them with shelter and services.The effort comes only days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that municipalities can ban homeless encampments, something the city said would support its efforts to address homelessness.It follows an April 19 fire that killed a man in a homeless encampment under the Boardwalk, months after another fire suspected of being started by homeless people burned a section...
A walk around an Atlantic City, NJ, casino that closed 10 years ago
When you think of the casinos in Atlantic City, you immediately think of high rollers, zillions of blinking lights, the clinking of slot machines, big stars, fancy restaurants, and tons of nightlife. And that's true — except for one place in the World's Play Ground. While Atlantic City's casinos...
Upper Township introduces $3.7 million bond ordinance
PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee introduced a $3.7 million bond ordinance June 24 for capital improvements and the purchase of equipment. Work scheduled to be undertaken with the funding includes projects and purchases for the Department of Public Works, recreation facilities, Township Hall, Office of Emergency Management and engineering.
Jersey Shore beach lifts bans on tents
North Wildwood, New Jersey, has lifted a ban on tents ahead of Independence Day weekend. When North Wildwood Council revised its 70-year-old municipal code, the city’s beach was starved of sand after offseason storms had battered the coastline, fueling a need for emergency repairs that pitted local officials against Trenton.
Atlantic City utilizing every government agency to break up homeless encampments under boardwalk
Homeless encampments have long been a problem with elusive solutions for officials in Atlantic City. But for the first time in recent history, every government agency in the city is working together to tackle the issue.
Ocean City businesses brace for Fourth of July crowds as families flock to shore
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- The crowds down the Jersey Shore are only going to get bigger ahead of Fourth of July. Many people are getting a jump start on the holiday later this week. Manco & Manco Pizza had a line out of the door, and Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge was packed in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night."We are well-staffed right now and we have every register open on Fourth of July," said Aidan Yargar, who works at Shriver's. Yargar said while they are crowded every day, they are ready for the holiday rush.Crowds were on the boardwalk...
The Best July 2024 Summer Events In Sea Isle City, New Jersey
June was a busy month for Sea Isle City. Eagles Legend Jason Kelce and his former teammates led the invasion of this New Jersey Shore Town as the NFL Players raised money for charity. The month of July is typically one of the busiest at the Jersey Shore each summer...
The ‘Sounds’ of ‘Taylor Swift’ are Coming to Ocean City, NJ
It’s being hailed as “Back by Overwhelming Demand.”. Entertainment pro Bob Rose is the reliable source where I learned about this. Rose shared the news on his social media page yesterday that …. After kicking off the summer with TWO sold out shows, Let's Sing Taylor - A...
Spectacular Atlantic City, NJ Seafood (Great Photos)
The Atlantic City, New Jersey area is the home of some of the best seafood that is available anywhere in the world. In the past, we have featured just how great the Atlantic City Lobster industry is and how the Atlantic City lobsters compare to the much more famous Maine lobsters.
Ocean City Aquatic Center Pool to be Modernized
The Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center pool has been a favorite place in the community for avid swimmers, competitors and for swim lessons. But after 46 years of use, the six-lane, 25-meter, indoor pool is showing its age. The facility is in need of modernization, including repairs to a leaky drainage system and repairs to the pool walls, among other issues.
Roadside banners honor local military, veterans in Egg Harbor Township
Drivers along Ocean Heights Avenue in Egg Harbor Township may have noticed something special in recent months. Lined along the bustling roadway more than 25 decorative banners, each one displaying the name and photo of a local member of our United States Armed Forces. These individuals, both living and deceased, are being brought to the spotlight as part of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
Sea Isle City hosted the 2024 South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference with guards from 16 communities
On June 26, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol (SICBP) hosted the 2024 South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference, which included 64 female guards representing 16 lifesaving organizations along New Jersey’s shoreline, including Atlantic City, Avalon, Brigantine City, Cape May, Cape May Point, Diamond Beach, Longport, Margate City, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Girt, Sea Isle City, Upper Township, Ventnor City, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest Beach Patrols.
Atlantic City prepares for crowds ahead of July 4 holiday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) — With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, many families are expected to head down the Atlantic City Expressway to their favorite shore town.At Atlantic City's Boardwalk Gifts and Souvenirs, owner Raza Khan said the stakes are high for the holiday."This is the most important day of the year actually, and the thing is that it's a very patriotic holiday and brings out all the people," Khan said. "They enjoy the beaches and the boardwalk, and we also do good business as well."He says he's already stocked up on extra items from wholesalers to prepare...
Ocean City warns of rip currents as several people rescued ahead of July 4th
OCEAN CITY, N.J. - If you're headed down the shore for the holiday weekend, local officials are urging beachgoers to stay cautious!. "Saturday was a busy day for us… the rip currents were particularly strong," said Allan Karas of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Several people were rescued from...
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