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The latest weather, crime, politics, and more. 55° Log In Subscribe Guest Logout Read Today’s E-edition News Local Crime State Education Politics Business Nation & World News Tip Obituaries Share a story Recent Obituaries Find an Obituary Opinion Submit a letter Letters Editorials Columnists Sports High School Live Professional Betting Casino Local Entertainment Event Calendar Arts & Theatre Music Movies & TV Comics Games & Puzzles Play Columns Life & Entertainment Contests People Travel Food & Cooking Home & Garden Health Get Healthy Parenting Fashion Pets Faith Join the community News tip Share video Send a story Share a photo Brand Ave. Studios Print Edition E-edition Special Sections Press of Atlantic Archives Today’s Ads Flavor Our Publications Flavor Buy & Sell Place an Ad Jobs Homes Cars Marketplace Shop Local Public Notices Customer Service Manage Subscription Activate Digital Subscription Newsletter sign-up Subscribe Manage my Events Contact Us Photo Submissions Help Center Mobile Apps Weather: Live radar Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram © 2024 Lee Enterprises Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Subscribe Read Today’s E-edition Subscribe Log In Welcome, Guest My Subscription See Benefits Members OnlyHelp Center My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout E-edition News Obituaries Opinion Sports Jobs Entertainment Lifestyles 55° Clear Stott homers in 9th off Edwin Diaz, adds tiebreaking SAC fly in 10th as Phillies edge Mets NEW YORK — Bryson Stott hit a leadoff homer in the ninth against All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and delivered the tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the MLB-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 5-4 Monday night. CAL tournaments: Madison Dollard sparks EHT softball; Hammonton baseball advances Jaxon Miller and Jaiden Franchetti each knocked in two runs as the third-seeded Hammonton High School baseball team beat sixth-seeded Cedar Creek 6-2 in a Cape-Atlantic League tournament quarterfinal Monday. Democrats battle for progressive mantle in US Senate debate The three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in New Jersey all supported withholding further military aide to Israel in a debate Monday night, with one candidate vowing to join a hunger strike over the issue. Gabby Cruz, Lily Vogel lead Middle Township to CAL Tournament win over Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Middle Township High School softball pitcher Gabby Cruz led her team to a great start in the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament on Monday. Wildwood Catholic graduate Jahlil White changing Philly schools: Local college notebook Jahlil White, a former Wildwood Catholic High School (now Academy) standout, announced on Instagram he was transferring from Temple University to about four miles north to La Salle University. He has one season of eligibility left. Roger Stone says old photo of Rod Stewart concert in Rio swapped for Trump’s Wildwood crowd was a joke On Sunday, Republican political operative Roger Stone posted an image of a huge throng gathered on a beach, representing it as a photo of the crowd that had been listening to former President Donald Trump’s rally in Wildwood on Saturday — a group estimated as numbering between 40,000 to 100,… Ocean City rolls past Oakcrest to a rematch with Mainland in CAL Tournament MAYS LANDING — Jackson Gayeski hit the first home run of his varsity high school career Monday afternoon. New Jersey lawmakers pass overhaul of state’s open records law Over jeers of shame” shouted from the gallery, New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to overhaul the state’s open public records law. The move came despite objections from civil rights groups and the state’s press association. Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial begins, his second in the last decade Sen Bob Menendez, a Democrat, went on trial in Manhattan federal court Monday, accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to deliver favors that would help three New Jersey businessmen. ’Epic’ spring slam continues to delight in South Jersey: Shep On Fishing The spring slam continues to create some epic fishing in South Jersey waters. Family of Atlantic City woman killed by alleged drunken boater hopes to raise awareness ahead of Memorial Day The family of a city woman killed by an alleged drunken boater while swimming near her townhouse last summer is hoping to raise awareness of the consequences of boating under the influence with Memorial Day weekend approaching. Ex-Cape postal supervisor admits misusing more than $50,000 in funds A former postal supervisor from Cape May Court House admitted Monday in federal court using more than $50,000 in postal funds for personal expenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Ashleigh Buhai looking forward to returning to Seaview for ShopRite LPGA Classic next month GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Ashleigh Buhai arrived at last year’s ShopRite LPGA Classic believing her golf game was headed in the right direction. Trump event made for a ‘perfect weekend,’ Wildwood mayor says Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano said there were no significant problems and plenty of benefits to having Donald Trump in town over the weekend for a massive rally on the beach. He cast doubt on the campaign’s crowd estimate and called for more respect and civility when people disagree. Tuesday last day to register to vote in June 4 primary election Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the June 4 primary election, Atlantic County Superintendent of Elections Maureen Bugdon said. Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ’poisonous’ workplace; state stresses taxes A group of Atlantic City casino workers has asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing the toxic effects of working there. Wildfire smoke returns to America Monday, but it may not reach NJ Photos of gray, smoky skies in the United States popped up in recent days, thanks to Canadian wildfires. Remember what happened last year in NJ? Joe Martucci says that likely won’t happen, at least just yet. Atlantic County veterans memorial program to include tribute to Squires Atlantic County will honor its fallen veterans during a ceremony at 2 p.m. May 24. The 39th annual Veterans Memorial Program will be the first held in the newly renamed Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery, located in the county park at 109 Route 50. Lawmakers prepare final votes for bill overhauling public records law Local officials have backed some of the proposed changes for years, saying the law has been hijacked by commercial operators.The post Lawmakers prepare final votes for bill overhauling public records law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor. Democratic US Senate primary debate scheduled for May 13 The three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in New Jersey will participate in a debate at 6 p.m. May 13 in South Orange, Essex County, and it will be livestreamed on the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey’s social media sites. Trump rally left positive impact on Wildwood’s hotels, motels The island’s hotels and motels benefited from former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s rally Saturday, with many receiving phone calls and reservations from across the world following the event, Wildwood officials said. HIGHLIGHTS Atlantic County crew championships Human remains found in Galloway identified as New York man missing since 2011 Human remains found along a Galloway Township street nearly three years ago have been identified as a New York man who had been missing for 13 years, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Who is ranked in The Press high school baseball Elite 11? A ranking of teams in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties. Rankings selected by The Press’ high school sports...