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Several Shark Sightings Reported Near Cape May's Coast
Several sharks have been spotted off the coast of Cape May in recent weeks, according to reports. A shark was spotted near the beach in Cape May Point at around 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 6abc Action News reported. One beachgoer said the shark was about six feet long. The sighting caused swimmers to run onto the shore and lifeguards kept people out of the water for about a half hour, according to Wildwood Video Archive. "Sharks are always out here," Cape May Point Beach Patrol Chief Ben Swan told 6abc. "We swim with sharks every day. Most of the time you just don't see them." The beac…
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift's Jersey Shore Summers, Family Photos Featured In New Museum Exhibit
As pop star Taylor Swift spends the summer performing across Europe, a Cape May County museum is showcasing her time vacationing on the Jersey Shore as a girl. The Stone Harbor Museum opened its 2024 Taylor Swift collection, according to a news release on Thursday, June 13. The Berks County, Pennsylvania, native spent summers at her family's vacation home in the borough from 1992 to 2004. Swift sang at the Coffee Talk cafe on 97th Avenue as a teen before her international rise to fame. "We hope that the 2024 Taylor Swift collection at the Stone Harbor Museum will now bring new and old…
Real Estate
$6M Beach House With Elevator Brings In $400K Per Year As Rental In New Jersey
It's a beach house like you've never seen before. The home at 10017 Corinthian Dr., in Stone Harbor is on the market with Nicholas Giuffre of COMPASS Real Estate for $5.997 million. Built in 2022, this 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home features 4,000 square feet of living space and is in walking distance of the downtown district. The first floor boasts an open-concept living space with 10-foot ceilings, a gas fireplace, a lavish dining area, and a custom kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances. Large windows look out into the backyard and its 18x36-foot pool and multiple lounge ar…
Business
$54M Renovation Preserves Doo-Wop History At Jersey Shore Resort Opening This Summer
A new beach resort in Cape May County will have a modern twist on historic architecture reminiscent of the doo-wop era. Madison Resorts will open its second Jersey Shore resort in Wildwood Crest on Thursday, May 16, the company said in a news release. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. The Ocean Avenue resort is a massive renovation for the Oceanview Motel, which was the largest motel built in Wildwoods when it opened in 1964. "We’re thrilled to bring our Madison Resorts family to the Wildwood Crest community," Madison Resorts founder Dan Alicea said in a statement. "…
Real Estate
Sale Of $12M Luxury Beach House Breaks Records For NJ's Seven Mile Island (
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The sale of a beachfront New Jersey home is breaking records on Seven Mile Island. The 4,750-square-foot home at 8808 1st Ave., in Stone Harbor sold for $12 million — making its sale the highest for residential, single-family listings in Avalon and Stone Harbor, listing agent Nicholas Giuffre of Compass Real Estate tells Daily Voice. Previously, the most expensive single-family home sale was in October 2022, for a house on 170th Street in Avalon. That home closed at $11.885 million, Giuffre said. According to Giuffre, developers purchased the 1st Avenue lot for $5.1 million in N…
Police & Fire
Shark Bites PA Teen Surfing In NJ
A 15-year-old girl from Pennsylvania was bitten by a shark while surfing off the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The shark bite occurred off Stone Harbor's 109th Street Beach, around 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, Stone Harbor officials said. The injured surfer sustained several cuts to her left foot and calf, officials said. She received immediate onsite medical treatment from Stone Harbor Fire/Rescue. The girl was taken to Cape Regional Medical Center for further evaluation and care, where she received six stitches, officials said. Stone Harbor Fire-RescueFacebook The Stone Harbor Polic…
Lifestyle
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Worker ID'd As Victim Killed In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse
A 43-year-old construction worker from Philadelphia has been identified as the victim crushed to death by a balcony that collapsed at a Sea Isle City high-rise Friday, Feb. 24, authorities said. Jose Pereira was on the 7th floor balcony of the Spinnaker South Tower when the balcony above him collapsed, crushing him around 2:20 p.m., Sea Isle City Police Chief Anthony J. Garreffi Jr. said. Pereira's body was pinned under the 30-foot concrete slab for several hours before responders could cut through approximately 12 inches of reinforced concrete, Garreffi said. The side of the building was …
Business
Rising Forbes Star Brings 'Toastique' To Hoboken
If you're looking to catch a rising star, look no further than Toastique Hoboken. The cafe chain's founder, Brianna Keefe, was named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" for food and drinks last year. Brianna Keefe.Provided Toastique's grand opening is on Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1450 Washington St. and 15th Street. The Hoboken franchise is owned by Jude Sangillo. With locations in Cape May County (Stone Harbor), Washington D.C., Virginia and Colorado, Toastique is a gourmet toast and juice bar. Toastique prioritizes fresh ingredients and combines the service of a fast-casual dining con…
Real Estate
10 Most Expensive Zip Codes In NJ
Alpine has officially been dethroned as the most expensive zip code in the US. According to an annual report by Property Shark, the Bergen County town dropped from the top spot for the Garden State to the second, as Deal comes in hot with a $2.3 million median home price. This puts Alpine at No. 66 with a median home price of $2.18 million, and Deal at No. 58 overall. Avalon came in ten spots higher with a median home price of $2 million, and Short Hills close behind at $1.825 million. Here are the top 10 most expensive zip codes in New Jersey, according to Property Shark: 1. Deal, …
Police & Fire
Firefighters, Good Samaritans Rescue Swimmer In Distress On Jersey Shore
A surfer, his friend and two firefighters rescued a swimmer in distress off the Jersey Shore on Saturday, Oct. 15. The surfer Zeke Orzech was flagged down by his friend Steve Markel as he was driving past the Stone Harbor fire station around 10:30 a.m., getting ready to call it a day, according to Orzech and the local fire department. Zeke Orzech walking with his paddle board, right, and the swimmer on a fire department jet ski headed back to shore.Zeke Orzech The pair made it to the victim at 102nd Street on their paddle and surf boards, just before police and firefighters arrived. Orz…
News
826 Baby Turtles Rescued From Jersey Shore Storm Drains
Nearly 830 baby turtles were rescued from storm drains across the Jersey Shore. The 826 Diamondback terrapin hatchlings had been hiding from the cold winter temps in their nest chambers and recently hatched at the Stockton University vivarium. Stockton alumna Evelyn Kidd and her friends scooped the turtles from Ventnor and Margate, while Marlene Galdi and Joanne Fres rescued the turtles from Ocean City. "When a baby terrapin successfully crawls across the street, they can meet yet another obstacle -- the curb," the university wrote. "Marlene and Joanne regularly look for c…
News
1 Airlifted In Wildwood Boat Fire
One person was airlifted in serious condition in a Wildwood boat fire Saturday. Arriving firefighters were flagged down to help a burn victim who was brought to a nearby business as flames ravaged the 40-foot pleasure vessel docked in the 400 block of Dock Street around 10:30 a.m., fire officials said. Wildwood Crest EMS and AtlantiCare Paramedics treated and transported the victim to the Cape May County Armory in Cape May Court House, where the patient was transferred to a Medevac helicopter and airlifted to Jefferson University Hospital Burn Center in Philadelphia. The patient was listed…
Police & Fire
Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House
The former president and CEO of Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is facing federal charges for stealing $7.8 million from his employer to pay for various personal expenses including $1.9 million in rent on his Jersey Shore house, authorities said. The Information alleges that Caesar DiCrecchio, 60, of Vorhees, NJ, had control over every aspect of the Market, including the expenditure of funds, and was required to report on the Market’s finances to its Board of Directors, according to Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams. DiCrecchio defrauded the mark…
News
Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast
A banner plane pilot is to thank for the amazing photo taken Tuesday of a whale swimming with dolphins in crystal-clear water off the Jersey Shore. Jeromie Hunter, a pilot with Paramount Air Services, snapped the photo about 50 yards off Stone Harbor's 906th Street beach in Cape May County, while towing a banner for a local candy shop across, according to Barbara Tomalino, who owns the aerial advertising firm. Hunter, of Seattle, said it was the first whale he'd ever seen from a plane. "I had no idea they played with dolphins," he added. Wildlife experts said whales will often swim close…
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