April 17, 2026
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Cape May County mayors lobby Congress for beach funds

Van Drew drafting measure; Booker, Kim promise to help “We’re one storm away from having a catastrophic event,” Upper Township Mayor Curtis Corson said Jan. 12, stressing the need for federal funding for beach replenishment […]

HPC grants conditional approval to Lokal Hotel plan

CAPE MAY — The Historic Preservation Commission approved The Lokal Hotel’s resubmitted application regarding its porch and parking area, on two conditions. One condition requires the withdrawal and dismissal of pending litigation between The Lokal […]

Bridge connecting Cape May, West Cape progressing

CAPE MAY — The pedestrian bridge connecting West Grant Street in West Cape May with First Avenue in Cape May could be completed by the end of the year, but first must receive multiple approvals. […]

Cape May needs funds for seawall work before a disaster

Cape May mayor warns delay threatens residents, property CAPE MAY — Mayor Zack Mullock called on federal officials to release grant funding for the seawall extension project, warning during his State of the City address […]

Hoffman, McDevitt, Dick seated in West Cape May 

WEST CAPE MAY — An incumbent and two newcomers swore oaths of office Jan. 5 when the West Cape May Board of Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting. According to Star and Wave archives, all […]

Vanaman takes over as police chief in Lower Twp.

VILLAS — Township Council named Donald Vanaman Jr. chief of police, creating a domino effect that boosted the superior officer ranks. The Lower Township Police Department now has three new officers in command positions, with […]

Wildwood Crest couple dead in murder-suicide

WILDWOOD CREST — The death of a couple found in their Wildwood Crest home was the result of a murder-suicide, according to authorities. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Crest Police Chief […]

Cape May Point imposes tax on short-term rentals

By RACHEL SHUBIN Special to the Star and Wave CAPE MAY POINT — Operators of short-term rental properties now will have to pay the borough 3 percent of their related income. Following a third reading, […]