Spacious condos right in heart of action near boardwalk, downtown
OCEAN CITY — If you like convenience and a vacation on the go, the new condominiums under construction at 1116-1122 Wesley Ave. would be a terrific fit. The four units are just two blocks from the beach, two blocks from downtown and two blocks from the main thoroughfare into the city, putting them right in […]
Report: Beach drinking an issue in Strathmere
Upper Twonship Committee also hears about intoxicated juveniles at state park By BILL BARLOW /Special to the Sentinel STRATHMERE — Alcohol consumption on the beaches in the north end of the oceanfront section of Upper Township has become an issue, Township Administrator Scott Morgan reported to Township Committee on Monday. In some cases, the intoxication has […]
Mayor: Take personal responsibility in resort
He asks citizens to wear masks, for businesses to clean up outdoor trash By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Summer officially began Saturday, June 20, and Mayor Jay Gillian is asking individuals and businesses to take personal responsibility to keep themselves safe and to keep the resort clean. “As our seasonal population increases, I […]
No prom? Committee makes it up to Ocean City High School seniors
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — There was no boogying down to “Funky Town,” no arm contortions to “YMCA” and no slow-stepping to “Last Dance,” but there were free treats, T-shirts, prizes and a lot of good cheer. Ocean City High School’s annual prom could not be held due to restrictions on large […]
Somers Point teachers, administrators stop at each 2020 grad’s home
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Students weren’t able to go to Jordan Road School for their eighth-grade graduation ceremony this year, so the district brought it to them. The usual ceremony, held in the school’s gymnasium, had to be canceled this year due to social distancing and crowd limitations related to COVID-19. […]
Upper Township Middle School grads cruise through school (parking lot)
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff UPPER TOWNSHIP — With social-distancing and public gathering restrictions still in place, the Upper Township School District was unable to hold its standard promotion ceremony for its eighth-graders in the gym this year. In its place, the district held a drive-through commencement ceremony for its eighth-graders Wednesday, June 17, at […]
Restaurants can serve inside July 2, casinos to reopen
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff The regional economy will get a boost when casinos in Atlantic City reopen July 2 and restaurants will get a little more breathing room the same day when they can open their indoor service, albeit at 25 percent capacity. On Monday at his daily press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that […]
Murphy: Amusement parks allowed to open July 2
Gov. Phil Murphy announced during his daily news conference Tuesday that playgrounds, water and amusement parks, as well as indoor recreation such as arcades, can reopen July 2. The governor said playgrounds, amusement parks and water parks will reopen on Thursday July 2, just in time for the July 4 holiday. He said he will […]
Ocean City cancels Night in Venice, fireworks, July 4th bike parade
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s biggest summer party has been canceled. Mayor Jay Gillian announced Monday afternoon that he was canceling the annual Night in Venice boat parade that traditionally draws thousands of people to the resort. The decades-old event features decorated boats that travel the bay and lagoons on a […]
Tourism linked to COVID-19 rise at shore
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff Although the numbers of new COVID-19 cases were low in Cape May County, and Atlantic County reported only a single death over four days, state and county officials were grappling with statistics showing southern New Jersey has a much higher positivity testing rate than central and northern Jersey. The Cape May […]