New Jersey
84th annual Dad Vail Regatta makes a huge splash in New Jersey
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Camden County, N.J. (CBS) — The last races of the day are wrapping up at the dad vail regatta. For the first time collegiate rowing’s largest competition is being held across the river in South Jersey.
Even though we still have one more day of competition, leaders in Camden County and Philadelphia are already thinking about where the regatta will be held next year.
It’s a day of firsts along Camden county’s Cooper River.
It’s the first time in 84 years that the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is not in Philadelphia.
But just over the river being held in New Jersey and it’s the first time Ben Molnar and Serafina Dell are competing in the Dad Vail.
They came all the way from Brock university in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Canada.
“Compared to Canadian weather, we’re enjoying the heat, but it’s pretty fun out here with all the other schools,” Dell said.
About 70 colleges a total of 2,000 rowers are competing in this year’s Regatta.
Including Grace Cheeseman and Katie Hess’ friend from high school, who’s competing for Florida Institute of Technology.
“It’s pretty incredible just like the camaraderie and seeing everybody cheer for their teams and it’s just such an amazing thing to be a part of,” Hess said.
Though Cheeseman wishes the regatta was back in its traditional home of Philadelphia.
“The Schuylkill is such like an iconic race course. It’s awesome there,” Cheeseman said.
Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee President Jim Hanna says because of a dredging project on the Schuylkill they chose to move the race.
“Cooper offered us a great opportunity and it’s really like visiting Valhalla to be here. It’s a beautiful site, immaculate,” Hanna said.
Besides referencing Norse mythology, Hanna also likes to quote Shakespeare prompting Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash to make this quip.
“Shakespeare also said you should stay at ye Cooper River for years to come. I don’t know if you read that many years ago,” Nash said.
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau emailed CBS News Philadelphia saying while they wish their friends in Camden County all the best in hosting this year’s Regatta, they look forward to the Regatta returning to Philadelphia in 2024.
Regarding where the Regatta will take place next year, a Regatta representative said the committee will cross that bridge when they get there.
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New Jersey
How Atlantic City’s discarded oyster shells are helping the New Jersey oyster population
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Ever wondered where the shells of the oysters eaten in Atlantic City end up?
It’s not a landfill. Instead, they’re returned to the place they were first scooped up.
And now, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection plans to expand its program to recycle oyster shells after receiving more than $1 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Shell Recycling Program works by collecting used oyster shells from restaurants and casinos in Atlantic City before transporting them to a barge. Using high-powered water cannons, crews spray the shells off the barge into the Mullica River.
NJDEP fisheries biologist Scott Stueber said oysters need a hard base, like shells, to survive, and without enough shell, they can die.
Recycling oyster shells instead of throwing them away, Stueber said, helps New Jersey’s oyster population thrive.
“These are juvenile oysters all over a previously recycled oyster shell,” Steuber demonstrated. “So, you can see that’s one single shell with countless oysters all over it.”
This year, the NJDEP is expected to recycle more than 250 tons of oyster shells collected by restaurants and casinos, including from the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa.
“It’s really important to give back, not just to the community, but to the sea as well,” Deborah Pellegrino, executive director chef at the Borgata, said. “We respect food that we bring in. We know where it comes from and that we want to give back so that we can keep the food populated for the environment.”
New Jersey
New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
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NEW JERSEY (WPVI) — Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.
This comes after multiple fatalities have been reported on roads in the area.
“Every one of these tragedies could be avoided,” said Lt. James Rosiello of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
He said reckless behavior on the road is leading to deadly consequences at an alarming rate from drivers to pedestrians to cyclists.
“One of our biggest problems is impaired driving, like alcohol use and illegal drug use and prescription medication use,” said Rosiello. “In addition to that, reckless speeds, aggressive driving, and general inattention.”
As for pedestrians, Rosiello said people are crossing in the wrong area, wearing dark clothes, or not paying attention.
He also said 28 people lost their lives from vehicle crashes in Atlantic County during the first six months of 2024, compared to 15 last year.
Our 6abc data journalism team found White Horse Pike had the most fatal crashes in Atlantic County in 2024.
Rosiello said neighboring areas are seeing similar trends, with Camden County reaching 24 deaths and Burlington County reaching 23 deaths.
“It’s scary,” said Matthew Deveglio from Gloucester City. “The White Horse Pike in a lot of places – it’s terrible.”
“We see people driving with their heads down,” said Mark Jay from Lawnside. “They’re not paying attention. They’re going over the speed limit and a lot of distracted drivers.”
In May, a New Jersey American Water worker died after a woman crashed into a work zone on White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County.
Jay, a Lawnside firefighter, responded to the scene.
“Stuff like that humbles you because it could be you,” said Jay. “You’re leaving your house, and you never know, it might be your last time you’re leaving your house.”
The prosecutor’s offices in Camden and Atlantic counties are increasing their efforts to make sure residents return home, especially as summer travel ramps up.
With the help of federal grant money, both teamed up with local police departments to conduct more DWI patrols and checkpoints, provide education to drivers and students, and discuss ways to make roads safer.
Rosiello offered advice for those behind the wheel and on foot.
“Everyone is in such a rush nowadays, trying to do so much at once, that people just need to slow down and take a little bit of extra time to get from point A to point B,” he said.
Rosiello also encouraged people to use ride-sharing services if they’re impaired.
If you have any questions or ideas for road safety, contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
New Jersey
These N.J. towns ranked among top 150 for most expensive homes in U.S.
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Eight New Jersey towns ranked in the top 150 for most expensive homes in the nation, according to the latest data from Zillow.
The towns on the list had typical home values of more than $1.9 million.
Deal, a Jersey Shore borough near Asbury Park, ranked 25th in the nation, with a typical home value of $3.65 million as of May.
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