In This Cape Local Scoop Issue…

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 📆 Cape May Events

 👮🏼‍♂️ Rio Grande Man Charged in Child Pornography Case

💰 Stone Harbor Contemplates Steep Hike in Rental, Inspection Fees Amid Financial Reevaluation

🏛️ Wildwood School District Faces Budget Strain with $24M Plan Amid State Aid Cuts

⚾️ Phillies Near Final Roster Decisions as Opening Day Approaches

👇 Here’s What’s Goin On In The Cape May Local Area 👇

March 25th

• Yarnia South - 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Crazy Cape May Scavenger Hunt - 11am

• Can Mushrooms Heal Us? - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

• Camille Peruto Music: The Brown Room - 7:00pm-11:00pm

March 26th

• French for Beginners - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

• Yarnia - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

March 27th

• Chakra Balancing Sound Bowls with Chrissy Ennis - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

• Caught in Monhegan’s Trap, Presented by the Cape May Bird Observatory - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

March 28th

• Crochet for Absolute Beginners Instructed by Carole Murry - 2:30pm - 4:00pm

• Creative Construction - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

• Joe Napoli @ Brown Room At Congress Hall - 6pm

March 29th

• Doug Kaetz @ Elaine's Cape May - 5pm

March 30th

• Easter Brunch in Cape May @ Harry's Bar & Grille - 10am

• Easter Kegg Hunt - 12pm

March 31st

• Easter Brunch at Cape May Winery - 11am

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Rio Grande Man Charged in
Child Pornography Case

A Rio Grande man, Javish Roman, has been arrested on charges related to child pornography and endangering the welfare of a child. An investigation revealed his exchange of explicit material with a minor and the possession of over a thousand items of child sexual abuse material. Roman faces significant legal penalties, including the possibility of 10 to 20 years in prison for the first-degree charge. The case highlights the collaborative efforts of local and federal agencies in addressing child exploitation.

Stone Harbor Contemplates
Steep Hike in Rental, Inspection Fees
Amid Financial Reevaluation

Stone Harbor's Borough Council is considering significant fee increases for rental licenses and fire inspections to address financial challenges. The proposal, which would double the current costs for property rentals, has sparked debate over the pace of such hikes and the comparison with neighboring areas. This financial maneuver is part of a broader effort to manage the borough with a more business-like efficiency, amidst concerns over the fire department's budget deficit.

Wildwood School District Faces
Budget Strain with $24M
Plan Amid State Aid Cuts

The Wildwood School District has unveiled a $24 million budget amid significant state aid reductions, with Superintendent J. Kenyon Kummings calling attention to the financial and educational toll of recent cuts. Despite a substantial increase in the city's valuations, the district faces challenges in maintaining quality education due to the loss of $723,821 in state aid this year, part of a larger issue affecting many districts under the School Funding Reform Act of 2018. Efforts are underway to advocate for legislative revisions to ensure more stable funding for affected schools.

Phillies Near Final Roster Decisions
as Opening Day Approaches

As the Philadelphia Phillies approach the conclusion of their Grapefruit League play, anticipation builds around key roster decisions ahead of their season opener against the Atlanta Braves on March 28. Notably, the fate of Johan Rojas, alongside the competition for the final bullpen slots and potential last-minute roster adjustments, stands out as critical questions facing the team.

Phillies Nation's latest roster projection anticipates Kyle Schwarber leading as DH, with Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and others rounding out a potent starting lineup. Rojas, whose major league readiness has been a topic of debate, may still have a chance to break camp with the team, although team management acknowledges the significant leap from Triple-A to the majors.

The starting rotation, boasting names like Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Ranger Suárez, promises resilience and skill, potentially marking a standout year for the Phillies' pitchers. The bench and bullpen configurations are less certain, with the likes of Jake Cave being traded to the Rockies, and bullpen roles still in flux as the team evaluates performance and strategic fit.