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Cape May County has only three additional cases of coronavirus.  County officials announced Tuesday that the new cases were reported in Dennis and Middle townships, along with Woodbine.  None of the new cases were from long-term care facilities; no add...

When swimming pools open on June 22nd, they must do so at 50 percent capacity.  New rules were issued by the State on Tuesday that also prohibit any pool toys or floats from being used.  There must be six feet of spacing in common areas, and visitors must enter and exit the pool area in …

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Yes, nail salons can open along with barber shops and hair salons on June 22 in New Jersey.  Governor Phil Murphy made that clarification on Tuesday.  However, Murphy did not address if tattoo parlors are also allowed to open on that date. The post YES...

There are only 375 new cases of coronavirus reported in New Jersey Tuesday.  State health officials made that announcement today, which is the lowest one day total in many weeks.  There were 91 new deaths from Covid-19 reported on Tuesday.  Hospitaliza...

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has a new executive order that increases the number of people for outside gatherings.  Effective today, that number climbs from 25 to 100, and is expected to increase to 250 people by June 22nd, and to 500 people on July 3rd.  However, Murphy says arcades, water parks, and amusement rides …

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The Governor’s stay at home order, which has largely been ignored for several weeks now, is a thing of the past.  Governor Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that the order has been rescinded due to declining numbers of coronavirus cases.  However, the Governor says social distancing remains in place.  The stay at home order had been …

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Two people have been arraigned in connection with the killing of a teenager in Atlantic City this week.  Authorities say 31 year old Lewis Johnson of Newark and 35 year old Shaquana Lewis of Pleasantville were arraigned Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of a minor.  Both could be moved to Atlantic County to …

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A Cape May County man reportedly lost his life in a motorcycle accident last week in Cumberland County.  NJ.com reports that 53 year old Reinoldo Torres Jr. lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guardrail on Route 47 in Maurice River Township.  T...

Cape May County recorded three more deaths from coronavirus on Monday.  Two of the victims were in their 80s, while the third was a 55 year old male from West Cape May.  Only three additional cases of Covid-19 were announced Monday. The post CAPE MAY C...

Atlantic City Police say a 17 year old boy was shot to death in the resort on Monday.  Police say the victim’s body was found on Blaine Avenue Monday afternoon.  No additional details have been released. The post TEENAGER SHOT TO DEATH IN ATLANTI...