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Ciattarelli Pulls Ahead Among Republicans; Democrats Still Divided, Poll Finds

Issue #330

April 27, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

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‍‍🎭Ciattarelli Pulls Ahead Among Republicans; Democrats Still Divided, Poll Finds

‍ 🦕️Rowan University’s New Fossil Park Brings Dinosaurs Back to Life

⚡FERC Approves PJM Price Caps, Projected to Save $21 Billion Across 13 States

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Ciattarelli Pulls Ahead Among Republicans; Democrats Still Divided, Poll Finds

 

 With less than seven weeks until New Jersey’s June primary elections, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is emerging as the frontrunner in the Republican race for governor, while Democratic voters remain deeply divided over their choice, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Five Republicans and six Democrats are vying to succeed Governor Phil Murphy, who is barred from seeking another term. Despite millions being spent on campaigns, many voters remain disengaged. A third of voters from each party are still undecided, and name recognition for most candidates remains low.

 

Rowan University’s New Fossil Park Brings Dinosaurs Back to Life

 A new chapter in dinosaur discovery has opened just outside Philadelphia, as Rowan University’s Edelman Fossil Park & Museum welcomes visitors in Glassboro, New Jersey. Officially opened in March, the museum brings over a century of world-renowned fossil finds to life, reaffirming South Jersey’s reputation as a global paleontology hotspot. Inside, the museum offers an interactive journey back to the age of dinosaurs. Guests can explore fossil exhibits, enjoy free-roaming virtual reality experiences, and even dig for their own fossils at a working quarry. General admission grants access to all exhibits, with add-on experiences available for an additional fee. Plans are also underway for overnight sleepover programs.

FERC Approves PJM Price Caps, Projected to Save $21 Billion Across 13 States

 PJM Interconnection’s plan to cap electricity auction prices for 2026-2028 has been approved by federal regulators, aiming to save consumers $21 billion and counter steep price hikes expected in June. Despite opposition, regulators called it a balanced solution to stabilize rates amid growing energy demand and infrastructure challenges. As the June 1 rate increases draw closer, pressure on PJM and FERC is mounting. In New Jersey, both major political parties are elevating the issue ahead of the June primaries and November's general election, where the governor’s seat and all 80 Assembly seats are up for grabs.

What was the intended guest capacity of the Mount Vernon Hotel in Cape May, which was considered the largest hotel in the world at the time of its construction in the 1850s?

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Answer to the April 26th Trivia Question

Which event in Cape May's history led to the rapid development of the city as a major resort destination in the 19th century?

A) The completion of the Cape May Lighthouse
B) The opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad
C) The establishment of Cape May as a borough
D) The hosting of the first national beach volleyball tournament

Answer: B) The opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad

The opening of the Tuckahoe and Cape May Railroad in 1863 significantly boosted tourism in Cape May, leading to its development as a major resort destination​uction, in order to bring in financial help. It was destroyed by a fire before it was finished

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