Dogs in costume, and their humans, take over Ocean City Boardwalk OCEAN CITY – It was the dog days of October this past weekend, when pooches were allowed on Ocean City’s Boardwalk. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 24, it was Howl-O-Ween, with costumed dogs (and their humans) marching in a parade on the boardwalk. Fifty-one people […]
OCEAN CITY — Although some citizens would like to see the city rescue the carousel from the former Wonderland Pier amusement park, Councilman Tony Polcini said it’s time to say goodbye. Mayor Jay Gillian, who spent most of his life working at and running the amusement park before he closed it in mid-October 2024, concurred. […]
Ocean City’s Maddie Brady made it 100 miles, looking ahead to 2027 OCEAN CITY — Maddie Brady ran only — only? — 100 miles at the Moab 240 earlier this month, but it wasn’t stamina that stopped her from finishing the grueling extreme marathon. As if trying to finish under 112 hours on a 240-mile course […]
More than 1,100 people take Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey OCEAN CITY – More than 1,100 people recently participated in the annual Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 17-18. Participants were challenged to visit 11 lighthouse sites, one museum and four Life Saving Stations during the event. This year’s challenge celebrated the 250th anniversary […]
Mullock, Van Drew clash over immigration, energy, economy GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock sparred for an hour Oct. 22 in a spirited debate ahead of the Second Congressional District election Nov. 3. Mullock continually tied the four-term Republican to the highly unpopular President Donald Trump, while […]
BEESLEYS POINT — Nestled on a sprawling 1-acre property in the popular Beesleys Point section of Upper Township, the charming home at 7 Homestead Road blends thoughtful craftsmanship with everyday comfort. Offering 2,026 square feet of living space, the home features three bedrooms plus a den with potential to be finished as a fourth bedroom, […]
OCEAN CITY — The fantastic home at 2029 Central Ave. in the popular Goldcoast section of America’s Greatest Family Resort as half of a custom duplex built by the J.A. Gavranich & Sons. The first-floor unit, which features five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, is a terrific headquarters for a shore vacation, located centrally and […]
VENTNOR — Be the first to track beach sand across the floors of the beautiful new home now under construction at 20 N. Troy Ave. in Ventnor. “Experience elevated coastal living in this stunning new construction residence, where sophisticated modern design meets the relaxed elegance of life by the beach,” listing agent Emily Marchese said. […]
GLASSBORO – The Ocean City Red Raiders are back in the playoffs after wrapping up the regular season with a trip to Glassboro High School Oct. 22. It was not the end to a long regular season the Raiders were looking for as they fell to the Glassboro Bulldogs 42-0 and finished with a 6-3 […]
Mainland team gets consolation game this Thursday at Camden Catholic N The Mainland Mustangs played their final regular season game on the road with a 36-0 loss to Camden High School Oct. 23. Camden jumped out to a huge lead in the first quarter and had the Mustangs looking for any way up. This Thursday […]
HAMMONTON — Ocean City High School’s field hockey players lost to St. Joseph Academy on Oct. 22 in the Cape-Atlantic League tournament championship game, but they held their own. That’s how it has been all season. They lost to the best team in the CAL, but never by much. On Sept. 14, the teams were […]
Ocean City lays claim to being a dry city despite the busy liquor stores at the two main entrances to the island. Conservative Upper Township acknowledges its disdain for legal cannabis sales while approving the opening of a cannabis business at the border with Ocean City. Americans decry the decaying of society for a range […]
We can’t say that we’re always on the same page as PETA — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — but the organization may be onto something with the Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant and races. Each year as part of the silly events Ocean City promotes for residents and visitors alike, the […]
I was in a rotten mood because I missed a 3-year-old’s tea party. My granddaughter Dove’s birthday coincides with Juneteenth. Her mom had a tea party for her, inviting her cousin Rya, who is almost 3, Rya’s mom, Dove’s grandmothers (including my wife), a great-grandmother and a few select friends. I didn’t make the cut […]
Any good will Ocean City Council gained through the release of the Boardwalk Subcommittee report June 12 was lost two weeks later when it pushed ahead with a vote to declare the former Wonderland Pier property “an area in need of rehabilitation.” The timing was atrocious. Although the 5-2 decision demonstrates delaying the vote a […]
