OCEAN CITY — No flashlight was needed to help Martin Z. Mollusk see his shadow for the 53rd straight time May 1, signaling summer will arrive a week early in America’s Greatest Family Resort. While it was only in the high 50s with a stiff breeze, the sun was shining its friendly smile on the […]
At top, working the grill for the breakfast crowd coming to the Ocean City Spring Block Party Saturday are Jack Hagan and Drew Antonelli of the Exchange Club of Ocean City – Upper Township. The Block Party is an annual festival in downtown Ocean City bringing together hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic organizations. […]
SOMERS POINT — City Council adopted an ordinance April 23 that changed the wording of city code regarding use of the accommodations tax from “shall” to “may.” Council President Kirk Gerety and Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who is liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, disagree on whether that benefits EDAC. “In reference to ordinance No. […]
They’re preparing for annual Baby Shower for Shore Memorial Hospital SOMERS POINT — A group of about a dozen women meets weekly to chat, share cookies and coffee and trade tips on fiber arts all for a good cause — actually multiple good causes. The Grace Stitchers is a knitting and crafting group based at Grace Lutheran […]
OCEAN CITY — Bypass the traffic on the Schuylkill and Atlantic City expressways en route to the shore by flying a private plane to the Ocean City Municipal Airport adjacent to the condo at 12 Sconset Court. “This coastal retreat is available just in time for the summer,” listing agent Stephen Hoffman said. “Enjoy the […]
OCEAN CITY — Wake up to breathtaking sunrises and the soothing sound of ocean waves at 2313 Wesley Ave. Unit 1, an extraordinary new beachfront home just steps from the boardwalk in Ocean City’s coveted Goldcoast neighborhood. “With unobstructed ocean views and direct beach access, this premier location offers the perfect balance of privacy and […]
OCEAN CITY — Sweeping waterfront views, a boat slip with a lift and access to Great Egg Harbor Bay await the next fortunate owner of the first-floor condominium at 1544 Pleasure Ave. “Wide-open bay views and amazing sunsets are what you can expect,” listing agent Chris Monihan said, describing the home as “well-appointed and nicely […]
Kylee Gaddy says she is proud to wrestle on inaugural team OCEAN CITY — Kylee Gaddy, who started wrestling with the Upper Township Hornets when she was about 7 years old, is a Hornet again. This time she’s a proud Hornet on the Delaware State University wrestling team, a Division I program. Kylee, a pre-nursing […]
‘Slowly but surely we’re kind of tearing down the societal obstacles that have previously been there.’ – Kenya Sloan DOVER, Del. — Kenya Sloan, whose resume is filled with wrestling accolades, started the Delaware State University’s women’s wrestling team — a Division I program — on short notice. Hired less than three months before the […]
LINWOOD – Despite a rough 13-run deficit in the first inning, the Mainland Mustangs softball team did not throw in the towel. They kept fighting against the Clearview Pioneers April 29. Down 13-0 before their first at-bat the Mustangs were seemingly out of the game from the jump. With nothing left to lose, the Mainland […]
Is it that horrible living here on this barrier island, forcing people to live in valuable homes protected by paid police and firefighters with a great downtown, beautiful boardwalk and beaches? (And a great Senior Center and Community Center, extensive work to mitigate flooding and a ton of other amenities not available to those on […]
We hope that the Ocean City Board of Education’s hiring of Dr. Brian Latwis as the new superintendent of schools last week breaks the trend in recent years. The current superintendent, Dr. Christian Angelillo, is leaving after only two years, following a superintendent who lasted only a year and multiple interim superintendents in between that […]
Ocean City voters will be sending in their ballots or going to the polls May 12 to choose who will lead the resort for the next four years. What do they want? Mayor Jay Gillian is seeking his fifth term. He is facing a pair of longtime city councilmen, Keith Hartzell and Pete Madden, who […]
The Sentinel is profiling the four candidates running in the Democratic primary for the Second Congressional District seat. This may or may not be the year one of them can topple incumbent Republican Jeff Van Drew, and if they do, they’ll be overcoming the voter registration that gives Republicans a big edge and the power […]
