January 12, 2026
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Funding sought for playground in Lower Township

Inclusive facility would comply with DCA rules for Jake’s Law VILLAS — Lower township is hoping the state will pitch in for a $1.114 million inclusive playground at Rotary Park. On Jan. 22, Township Council […]

West Cape May’s Sabo seeks seat in Assembly

WEST CAPE MAY — Carol Sabo has higher aspirations than serving as mayor of the borough, announcing Jan. 20 that she is running for a seat in the state General Assembly. “Today I took a […]

‘Routes of Black Travel’ opens

Exhibit highlights restrictions, accommodations amid Jim Crow CAPE MAY — A new exhibit explores how Black travelers used the “Green Book” and other publications during the Jim Crow Era to find friendly accommodations in the United […]

Tensions rise during West Cape reorganization meeting

WEST CAPE MAY — Tensions arose as the Board of Commissioners reorganized Jan. 8.  The seats on the board remain the same going into 2025, so the board followed a regular meeting structure. Mayor Carol […]

Economy keeps growing despite ‘soft’ ’24 season

Cape May County second only to Atlantic in visitor spending; up 3 to 4% CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — “We’ll take 3.5 percent of $7.7 billion,” Diane Wieland said of the anticipated increase in tourism […]

District 1 legislators push for area’s priorities

Assemblymen McClellan, Simonsen up for re-election along with new governor in November TRENTON — New Jersey’s First Legislative District representatives have southern New Jersey’s well-being on their minds as 2025 gets rolling.  Republicans state Sen. […]

Cape May Point Science Center names director of arts

CAPE MAY POINT — Daniel Magariel has been appointed at the new director of arts for the Cape May Point Science Center.  Magariel, an accomplished novelist and educator, brings a wealth of literary and academic […]