As part of a routine mosquito testing program, the Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in three mosquito collections, two in the area of Cape May County Zoo and one at a West Cape May horse farm. Additionally, two mosquito collections have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis […]

The fall season is a great time to get in shape and the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA fall session offers lots of ways to accomplish this. Programs for adults begin during the week of September 7, and most will continue through to the final week of October. The group exercise schedule includes classes as early

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2 to 6 p.m. (Rain date September 23) Where: Rowan College South Jersey Cumberland Campus / outside in parking lots L&M Cost: $200 for Chamber Members / $300 for Non Chamber Members FREE for public to attend • Promote your products and services as a vendor • Network with other businesses

Lewes Ferry (CMLF) officials have announced a partnership with Avis Budget Group to operate car rental locations at both the Cape May and Lewes Ferry Terminals. Avis and Budget rental locations will serve both ferry customers and the neighboring communities. The rental car offices were open for business beginning Monday, August 30, 2021. “With the

Community policing that encourages relationships with local citizens may reduce police violence, while proactive policing strategies are associated with higher police violence, according to new Rutgers University–Camden research. “If police forces focus on relationship building and community wants and needs, rather than community/social control, officers may have a greater opportunity to become more acquainted with

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to video: njspotlight.com/video/staffers-in-nj-nursing-homes-still-resist-vaccination-as-covid-19-resurgent/ “That light at the end of the tunnel? It now looks like a freight train heading in our direction,” is how Laurie Brewer, New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, describes the threat of resurgent COVID-19

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: njspotlight.com/2021/08/president-federal-vaccination-mandate-nursing-home-workers-broad-nj-support-but-fear-lost-funding/ Nursing homes in New Jersey and nationwide could lose millions of dollars in federal funding if more of their workers don’t get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a plan outlined by President Joe

After a thorough review of fuel consumption statistics and consultation with the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, the Department of the Treasury announced on Tuesday that New Jersey’s gas tax rate will decrease by 8.3 cents per gallon beginning October 1 to comport with the 2016 law that requires a steady stream of revenue to

Gov. Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 253 last week, requiring all preschool to grade 12 school personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021 or be subject to COVID-19 testing at minimum one to two times per week. This requirement will strengthen protections against the spread of COVID-19, including the highly