Cape May County News

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — The Borough of West Wildwood is weighing the possibility of disbanding its police department entirely following months of severe staffing shortages, according to Cape …

WILDWOOD, N.J. – The Wildwoods’ Dog Park & Beach has been named one of HGTV’s Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches in the United States, standing out as the only New …

CAPE MAY, N.J. — Cape May Beach Patrol will station lifeguards at 10 designated beaches from Saturday through Monday for the Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer …

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player turned tax day into payday by winning the full $22,146 Jersey Jackpot Fast Play Progressive prize on Tuesday, April 15, in Cape …

CAPE MAY, N.J. — A fire that broke out in the basement of a Cape May home Thursday afternoon is believed to have been sparked by a charging electric scooter, …

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police responded to a reported bomb threat at Wildwood Catholic Academy after a student allegedly made a troubling statement about bringing an explosive device to school, …

WILDWOOD, NJ – Five men have been arrested in connection with the violent assault of an off-duty Stone Harbor police officer who was attacked while jogging on the Wildwood Boardwalk, …

UPPER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly brandished a firearm during a road rage altercation on State Highway 50 in …

TRENTON, NJ — A $400,000 top prize in the New Jersey Lottery’s Crossword Bonanza scratch-off game has been claimed by a player in Cape May County. The $20 ticket was …

CAPE MAY, NJ -—The Coast Guard announced Thursday that approximately 8,900 of its military members are at risk of losing access to their Common Access Cards (CAC) due to a …

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Crews from the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Public Safety Department are continuing snow removal efforts Tuesday morning, clearing streets and parking lots across …

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — Police Chief Robert Lloyd has been elected to the executive board of the New Jersey Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, the department announced. Chief …

CAPE MAY POINT, N.J. — A small Minke whale stranded on Sunset Beach Tuesday afternoon was euthanized after marine experts determined it had little chance of survival, the Marine Mammal …

CAPE MAY, NJ — A juvenile humpback whale was discovered washed up on the shore at Sunset Beach on Sunday, prompting a response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The …

CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE, N.J. — Authorities have detained a man without bail after he was charged with making threats of violence in Mercer County, according to official records. Kevin NMN …

CAPE MAY, NJ – The holiday season is lighting up the shore as Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille welcomes back its beloved Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar, starting November 22, 2024. …

Cape May County may be known for its picturesque beaches and bustling boardwalks, but it’s also gaining a reputation for serving up some of the best tacos in New Jersey. …

CAPE MAY, NJ – At her home in New Jersey, Jennifer Dowe watches two of her ducks, Bonnie and Clyde, return from their time at “ducky daycare” with the same …

As New Jersey heads into the Labor Day weekend, the weather will be a mix of clouds, sun, and the occasional shower or thunderstorm. Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms are …

Get ready for an extraordinary culinary experience this fall as The Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel in Cape May unveils its exclusive Winemaker Select Dinner series. This immersive event …

CAPE MAY, NJ – A serene morning at the Jersey Shore took a tragic turn when the body of a man, believed to be around 50 years old, was discovered …

WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. — A Philadelphia man was arrested early Friday morning in Wildwood Crest after a routine traffic stop led police to uncover distribution amounts of various controlled dangerous …

NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ – Living in North Cape May just got sweeter with the opening of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard at 3860 Bayshore Road. The beloved brand, …

Wildwood, NJ – Scot, a young great white shark, was recently spotted off the coast of New Jersey near Wildwood. Scot, tagged by Ocearch in 2017, has been tracked since …

Wildwood Crest, NJ — The Wildwood Crest Police Department announced its participation in the 2024 Summer Shore Pedestrian Safety Campaign, running from July 10 through August 14. This initiative addresses …