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Bay Avenue Construction Update

Construction continues on Bay Avenue between 8th and 31st streets for a Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority project. Details follow on work scheduled for the upcoming week.

Fifteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Cape May County

Cape May County health officials reported Saturday that there are 15 new coronavirus cases. Altogether, the county has had 458 positive cases of COVID-19, including 32 deaths. Twenty-three of those deaths have been residents of long-term care living facilities, according to a county press release.

Ocean City Reopens Beaches

Ocean City has reopened the beaches following a prolonged shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Access to the beaches will be permitted for people engaged in activities such as walking, running, exercising, surfing and fishing. Sunbathing, sitting in chairs, groups of people, group sports and bathing will be prohibited, the city announced.

Mayor’s Message: Coronavirus Update

Mayor Jay Gillian said Friday that he hopes to share information with the public "very soon" about reopening Ocean City's beaches. "We will take a measured approach to reopening different parts of the city," he said in a statement. His entire statement follows.

Cape May County Reports New COVID-19 Death

The Cape May County Health Department reported Friday that an 88-year-old Lower Township man died from COVID-19. The total number of positive cases of COVID-19 infection in Cape May County is now 443, including 32 deaths.

Cape May County Reports One New Coronavirus Death

The Cape May County Health Department on Thursday announced one new death and 15 new cases of COVID-19. The county has a total of 419 confirmed cases, including 31 deaths. Most of the confirmed deaths are associated with long-term care living facilities. An 80-year-old man from Lower Township is the latest county resident to die, according to a county press release.

Three New COVID-19 Deaths in County

The Cape May County Health Department on Wednesday reported 25 new COVID-19 cases, including three that caused the deaths of a 71-year-old man and an 86-year-old man, both from Lower Township, and a 71-year-old woman from Middle Township. The total number of coronavirus deaths in Cape May County now stands at 30. The total number of coronavirus deaths in Cape May County now stands at 30. Altogether, the county has 404 cases.

Halloween Retailer Switches From Scary Masks to PPE to Help AtlantiCare

During this unprecedented time when healthcare facilities across the country are in need, Spencer Spirit Holdings became an integral part of AtlantiCare’s supply chain efforts. The retailer quickly pivoted from selling scary masks and T-shirts to helping AtlantiCare secure vital personal protective equipment, or PPE.

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City from 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday.

Cape May County Offers Reopening Plan

A consensus-driven coalition of Cape May County freeholders, mayors and business community leaders Tuesday made a submission to Gov. Phil Murphy titled: “A Proposal for the Safe, Thoughtful and Progressive Reopening of Cape May County During the Time of COVID-19.” The proposal details a potential path for reopening Cape May County that is focused on safety first. Details follow.