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Cape May County Zoo Receives Record $1.4 Million Donation from Late Supporter

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July 12, 2024

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 🦍 Cape May County Zoo Receives Record $1.4 Million Donation from Late Supporter

✈ Withdrawal of Key Act Leads to 2024 Atlantic City Airshow Cancellation

 🦟 Manhunt Underway for Gunman After Wildwood Shooting Injures Bystander

⚾ Phillies Sweep Dodgers

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Cape May County Zoo Receives Record $1.4 Million Donation from Late Supporter

The Cape May County Zoo received a transformative gift of $1,435,787, marking the largest single donation in its history. The generous contribution was made by Charles Muller, a devoted supporter from North Jersey, who passed away in 2022 and bequeathed his entire estate to the zoo. Muller and his wife, Elizabeth Muller, had been frequent visitors to the zoo since the early 2000s, developing a particular fondness for Rocky, a Siberian tiger who died in 2017. The funds, managed by Michael Laffey, the former director of parks and executor of Muller’s will, are designated to enhance the zoo’s offerings, including food, habitats, and medical care for the animals. This significant donation underscores the deep connection and commitment of the zoo's supporters.

Withdrawal of Key Act Leads to 2024 Atlantic City Airshow Cancellation

The 2024 Atlantic City Airshow has been canceled due to the withdrawal of a major act, as announced by officials on Wednesday. While the specific act was not disclosed, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Blue Angels confirmed they were not participating. The show, a significant local event for over two decades, faced earlier funding uncertainties but had secured $300,000 from the South Jersey Transportation Authority. Mayor Marty Small Sr. expressed disappointment over the situation, emphasizing that it was beyond the city's control.

Manhunt Underway for Gunman After Wildwood Shooting Injures Bystander

Police in Wildwood, New Jersey are urgently searching for a suspect named William Hoyle after a shooting incident left an innocent bystander, a young international student working at Morey's Piers, critically injured. The shooting occurred late Tuesday night in the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue. Surveillance footage captured Hoyle allegedly firing a handgun while chasing another individual. Hoyle, who is known to the police, was later tracked to an apartment where his clothing from the night was found but he was not there. Additional footage shows him discarding the weapon in a sewer drain. The community is on high alert as authorities continue their search for Hoyle, urging anyone with information to contact the Wildwood Police Department's Detective Division.

Phillies Sweep Dodgers

After sweeping the Dodgers with a 5-1 victory at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies solidified their position as the top team in the National League and a serious contender for the World Series. The series, marked by standout performances from Phillies players like Aaron Nola and Brandon Marsh, also highlighted the Dodgers' current vulnerabilities due to key player absences. Nola's exceptional pitching, including striking out Shohei Ohtani in a critical moment, and Marsh's multiple homers exemplified the Phillies' dominance. The festive atmosphere in the clubhouse, complete with a new fog machine, reflected the team's high spirits and confidence post-victory.

What notable distinction does the city of Cape May, New Jersey hold in American history?

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Answer to the July 11th Trivia Question

Question: Which significant historical industry was prominent in Cape May during the 17th and 18th centuries?

A) Coal Mining
B) Whaling and Fishing
C) Textile Manufacturing
D) Lumber

Answer: B) Whaling and Fishing

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Cape May was known for its prosperous whaling and fishing industry, which was developed by early settlers and continued by English colonists​

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