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Cape May, NJ
Brick, NJ
News
Brick Coast Guardsman Saves Motorcyclist's Life, Named USO Service Member Of Year
A New Jersey Coast Guardsman is being honored after saving the life of a seriously injured crash victim while off duty, officials said. Yeoman Second Class Cody Dmochowski, a Brick native, sprang into action after witnessing a motorcycle crash that left a victim thrown into a wooded area, the Coast Guard said. “Immediately after witnessing the crash, Dmochowski put his own safety at risk and rushed to the scene,” according to the release. He found the victim suffering from severe injuries, including a compound fracture and significant blood loss, and began providing aid while relaying…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Who Broke Into Building On Washington Street Mall Arrested: Cape May Police
A 51-year-old Wildwood man was arrested and charged following a burglary on the Washington Street Mall in Cape May, authorities announced Friday, Jan. 16. At 3:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded to 518 Washington St. after receiving an alarm call, Cape May police said. An investigation revealed the suspect, later identified as Walter Langston, was in possession of a vehicle observed in the area on the night of the incident, as well as on several nights prior, police said. Following his arrest, Langston admitted to committing the burglaries and was charged with criminal m…
Cape May, NJ
Business
Popular Cape May Restaurant That Started As Magazine Closes After Decades
A popular Jersey Shore restaurant that began as a publication in the 2000s is closing up shop. Exit Zero Filling Station has officially closed its doors. The business is holding a closing sale Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 22 to 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering everything from dishes and tables to coffee dispensers and signage. Located at 110 Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant had been a fixture in the community since 2018, when Exit Zero transformed the former gas station into a dining and shopping destination. Exit Zero began in 2003, when Jack Wright, an award-winning newspaper and …
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Humpty Dumpty Vandalized At NJ Golf Course: Cape May PD
This case may require all the king's horses and all the king's men. At 4:04 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, individuals broke into the Ocean Putt Miniature Golf Course in Cape May, Cape May police said. One suspect climbed a fence on Jackson Street, damaging the iconic vintage Humpty Dumpty figure by forcibly removing it from the structure where it was mounted, police said. The suspect then removed the figure from the property and discarded it several properties away on Jackson Street, police said. Police have released video of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dete…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Large Scale Search For Missing Swimmer Called Off In Cape May
Cape May police have ended a large-scale search for a reported swimmer in distress after determining there is no evidence a missing person case exists. On Thursday, Sept. 4, around 8 a.m., Cape May firefighters were dispatched to Madison Avenue beach for a report of a person in the water who had not surfaced, according to the Cape May Police Department. When emergency crews arrived, they learned the report was nearly an hour old and found no one in distress in the immediate area. Multiple agencies responded, including the U.S. Coast Guard Fire Department, Air Station Atlantic City, Small B…
Wildwood, NJ
Weather
Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches
Hurricane Erin is churning up the Atlantic, prompting dangerous surf conditions and widespread swimming restrictions at New Jersey beaches this week. Hurricane Erin's projected path. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said Tuesday, Aug. 19, that breaking waves will significantly increase along the Jersey Shore through Thursday, with life-threatening rip currents and swells of 6 to 11 feet expected. “Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water,” the agency warned. A High Rip Current R…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
NJ Declares State Of Emergency As Flash Flood, Thunderstorm Threats Slam 21 Counties
New Jersey is under a State of Emergency as flash floods and severe thunderstorms threaten all 21 counties Thursday, July 31. Officials are warning residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Acting Governor Tahesha Way announced the order would take effect at 2 p.m., ahead of forecasted intense downpours, damaging wind gusts, and potential flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with up to 7 inches possible in some areas. Rain may fall at rates exceeding 2 inches per hour, forecasters say. Flood watch Thursday, July 13. National Weather Ser…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Ripped Down Pride Flag At Cape May Ice Cream Shop: Police
A 21-year-old Marlton man was arrested and charged with taking down a pride flag displayed at an ice cream shop in Cape May, authorities announced Friday, July 17. On Friday, July 4 at 1 a.m., David Ebner removed and destroyed a Pride flag displayed at Fine Fellows Creamery at 313 Beach Ave., Cape May police said. Ebner is charged with criminal mischief and bias intimidation, police said. “The Cape May Police Department is committed to supporting all communities by standing against bias and ensuring that every individual—whether visiting or residing in our town—is treated fairly, with dign…
Cape May, NJ
Sports
Mets' Brett Baty Pops The Question In Cape May
Brett Baty is officially off the market — both on the field and in love. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anna Sprys (@annasprys) The Mets third baseman, 25, popped the question to longtime girlfriend Anna Sprys last week during a picture-perfect proposal in Cape May. Sprys shared the big moment on Instagram, posting an Instagram alub of Baty down on one knee and the two popping champagne with the caption: "Forever with my best friend 🤍." The post is a full-circle moment for the couple, who first appeared to go public in July 202…
Salem, NJ
News
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In NJ
Five years after the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will gather on Thursday, July 17, for a national day of peaceful protest aimed at protecting civil rights and confronting the policies of President Donald Trump. Dozens of protests are scheduled across New Jersey (scroll down to find the location nearest you). The campaign, called "Good Trouble Lives On," is organizing hundreds of local protests and community actions to fight back against what organizers call “attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” Events will…
Toms River, NJ
Police & Fire
'Floor It... F— The Cops': New Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Young Couple In Toms River
New charges have been filed, and disturbing new details have emerged in the crash that killed a young couple last March in Toms River, including video of one of the passengers filming and encouraging the teenage driver as he hit 118 mph and ran a red light, authorities said. Carlos Martinez, who was 17 at the time of the crash, was allegedly behind the wheel of a white BMW when he blew through the red light at Route 37 and Route 166 on Friday, March 7, killing Kiley Armstrong, 21, and Evan Fiore, 23, a couple described by their families as "inseparable" and planning to marry. However, new d…
Forked River-Lacey, NJ
News
Meet Forked River's 'NJ Ring Finder' Ed Trapper: The Man Behind 200 Beachside Miracles
Most people walk the beach to relax. Ed Trapper walks it to solve mysteries. The 67-year-old Forked River resident has spent the past five summers recovering wedding rings, heirloom jewelry, and priceless memories lost in the sand and surf. Better known as the NJ Ring Finder, Trapper has notched over 200 successful recoveries, many of them pulled from feet of water, feet of sand, and sometimes — against all odds — both. “I’ve been metal detecting for 35 years and picked it up again 5 years ago,” Trapper said. “It’s basically just a hobby that turned into something where you can make some he…
Warren, NJ
Weather
Extreme Heat Warnings In Effect For 16 NJ Counties As Temps Near 110 Degrees
New Jersey is baking under a dangerous heat wave, with Extreme Heat Warnings now in effect for 16 counties across the state, the National Weather Service said Monday, June 23. Forecasters say heat index values could reach up to 110 degrees, and overnight lows near 80 won’t provide much relief. Counties under Extreme Heat Warnings through Tuesday or Wednesday include: Bergen Passaic Essex Union Hudson Mercer Middlesex Morris Somerset Hunterdon Warren Sussex Atlantic Cape May Cumberland Salem ⚠️We simply cannot stress this enough: it will be dangerously hot the next three days.⚠️ Heat a…
Sussex-Wantage, NJ
Weather
Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise
It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous. Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect. Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. ⚠️ Air Quality Alerts Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Cape May Man Who Assaulted Pregnant Fiancée Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 33-year-old Cape May man was recently sentenced to eight years in prison after he brutally assaulted his pregnant fiancée, authorities said. Jonathan Linnington pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim by strangulation and contempt in March, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. He was originally charged in April 2022, authorities said. Linnington also kept trying to contact the victim after his arrest, calling and writing her, Breaking AC reported. Four other members of Linnington's family were charged with …
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Cape May Mom's Dog Shock Collar Abuse Revealed After Child Shows Up To School With Marks: Cops
A Cape May mother has been arrested after investigators say she used an electric dog shock collar to discipline her children, and her mother helped cover up the alleged abuse, authorities announced. Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, was taken into custody following a joint investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Cape May City Police Department, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Cape May City Police Chief Dekon Fashaw announced Friday, March 21. The probe began four days prior, when a child arrived at school with visible marks on…
Webster, MA
Business
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Former Big Lots In Webster, 14 Other Stores: Here's Where
Ocean State Job Lot is taking over more than a dozen former Big Lots locations, bringing the discount retail chain to new communities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 former Big Lots stores, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The acquisitions come after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024. The expansion will include Ocean State opening its first store in Delaware. "This is an exciting chapter for us," said Ocean State CEO and principal owner Marc Perlman. "Expanding into new markets has long been part of…
Cape May, NJ
Lifestyle
Emily Blunt Spotted Dining Out In Cape May
Emily Blunt got a little taste of the Jersey Shore on Thursday, March 13. The actress, who is in town shooting Steven Spielberg's new movie, had dinner at Primal in Cape May, the restaurant shared on social media. Posted by Primal By Mia on Thursday, March 13, 2025 I just had the pleasure of cooking for Emily Blunt ! She loved everything tonight ❤️❤️@emilyblunt Posted by Primal By Mia on Thursday, March 13, 2025 Restaurant owner Mia Chiarella told NJ.com, Blunt ordered the restaurant’s surf and turf. “She told me everything was delicious and it was the best lobster…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
50+ MPH Winds, Thunderstorms To Slam NJ, PA: Here’s When It Hits
A strong storm system will sweep across New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 5, delivering damaging winds, torrential rain, and possible severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Mount Holly. Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are expected across much of the region, with higher gusts nearing 60 mph possible along the Jersey Shore and Delmarva Peninsula, forecasters said. “The heavily populated I-95 corridor will finally experience the gusty winds on the final day of this multi-day episode on Wednesday, as the storm intensifies and moves into Canada,” Acc…
Cape May, NJ
Business
Celtic Charm Takes Over Cape May As Irish Pop-Up Bar Arrives For St. Patrick's Day
An oceanside bar in Cape May is getting a lucky makeover to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille has been transformed into "O'Harry's", Madison Resorts said in a news release. The St. Patrick's Day pop-up bar experience will go from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, Mar. 23. Located at 1025 Beach Avenue, the month-long celebration will feature Irish live music, themed food and drinks, festive decor, and special events. "Once again, our team at Madison Resorts has come up with an amazing new concept in Cape May for [the] off-season," said Madison Resorts president …
Union, NJ
Weather
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
Union, NJ
Schools
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow
Many schools across New Jersey will be closed or will have delayed openings Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to another winter storm set to bring heavy snowfall, sleet, and rain to the region (scroll for the complete list). Snowfall totals are expected to be highest in South Jersey, where 6 to 8 inches of could fall, the National Weather Service says. Vineland and Atlantic City are forecasted to get 4 to 6 inches, while Cape May and Bethany Beach are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow. In central and coastal New Jersey, snowfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches. Trenton is forecasted …
Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Weather
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again
New Jersey, get your shovels ready—again. Days after North Jersey got walloped by several inches of snow and a slick coat of ice, it’s Central and South Jersey’s turn to take the hit. The latest winter storm is expected to barrel into the region Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11, dumping snow well into the night before easing off by Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service predicts the heaviest snow will fall in southern towns like Vineland, Toms River, and Atlantic City, which are bracing for 4 to 6 inches—though a few spots might get smacked with up to 8 inches. Meanwhile, North Je…
Union, NJ
Weather
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to move through the region this weekend, bringing slippery roads and potential travel disruptions into Super Bowl Sunday (scroll down for snow total predictions). The snow and sleet will likely begin Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8 for most areas and continue into the evening. As milder air moves in from the south during the night, the wintry precipitation will transition to freezing rain and eventually plain rain. This change is expected to occur across much of the region by the early hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 9, with all prec…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches
New Jersey is bracing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing slick roads and slippery conditions across the region. According to the National Weather Service, snow totals will vary by location. Towns in northwestern New Jersey, such as Wantage and Morristown, could see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation. Areas farther south and along the coast, including Toms River and Atlantic City, are expected to see less than an inch before the wintry mix transitions to rain. Snow will begin late Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, and…
Hoboken, NJ
Lifestyle
Bob Dylan Biopic Filmed In Hoboken Scores 8 Oscar Nominations
"A Complete Unknown," the Bob Dylan biopic that was shot throughout New Jersey, received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, when nominees were announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. Timothee Chalamet who plays the iconic singer/songwriter as he navigates the New York music scene in the 1960s, was nominated for Best Actor while James Mangold was nominated for Best Director. Monica Barbaro, who plays Joan Baez, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, while Edward Norton, who plays Pete Seeger, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The movie also received nominations for B…
Sussex-Wantage, NJ
Weather
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says
Light snow showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16 across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, potentially creating slippery conditions during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for several northeast New Jersey counties, including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union, with snowfall set to begin after 4 p.m. Most areas are expected to see less than one inch of snow, though localized accumulations of up to two inches are possible in parts of eastern Pennsylvania near and north of …
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night. Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show. Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including 18 locations in New Jersey. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-friendl…
Atlantic City, NJ
Police & Fire
14 Arrested In Heroin, Cocaine Crackdown In Atlantic City Neighborhood: Police
More than a dozen people were arrested in Atlantic City during a recent operation targeting drug dealing and neighborhood crime, authorities said. There were 14 people arrested in the investigation, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Prompted by complaints from residents and business owners, officers focused on issues reported near Bellevue, Florida, and Texas avenues for more than a month. In December, police recovered 160 bags of heroin, nearly five ounces of cocaine, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia. Officers…
Hoboken, NJ
Lifestyle
'What A Title': Bob Dylan Raves About Hoboken-Shot Biopic Starring Timothée Chalamet
Bob Dylan is praising a new biopic about him that was filmed all over New Jersey. "There’s a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!)," Dylan wrote on social media. "Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role. Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me. The film’s taken from Elijah Wald’s 'Dylan Goes Electric' – a book that came out in 2015. It’s a fantastic retelling of events from the early ‘60s that led up to the fiasco at Newport. After you’ve seen the movie read the book." 'A Com…
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