Night in Venice
Decorated homes, big boat parade huge draw for resort OCEAN CITY – Newly retired Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright was a hit Saturday night as the grand marshal of the Night in Venice boat parade that wound its way along the back bay and through the lagoons of Ocean City. Wright and his wife […]
Avalon edges Ocean City for OCBP Women’s title
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol moved its Women’s Lifeguard Invitational races to the 12th Street beach Wednesday, July 20, and it paid off for fans who came out to watch as 14 teams competed in exciting competitions on the beach and close to shore. The host patrol took home first place in […]
Great Bay Gallery presents ‘Sand in Your Shoes’ group exhibit opening July 28
SOMERS POINT — Great Bay Gallery will present Sand in Your Shoes, a group exhibit of visual and spoken word artists opening July 28. The title of the gallery’s 16th annual Summer Project is inspired by the collective memories of beach lovers. The exhibit will remain open until Sept. 1. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. […]
Ocean City edged by Avalon at OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational races
Exciting relay races on the 12th Street beach and close to show draw big crowd OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol moved its Women’s Lifeguard Invitational races to the 12th Street beach Wednesday, July 20, and it paid off for fans who came out to watch as 14 teams competed in exciting competitions […]
Sea Isle police officers allegedly assaulted during domestic violence call
SEA ISLE CITY – Three Pennsylvania men allegedly assaulted Sea Isle City police officers when they responded to a 911 call Monday, July 18, at 6001 Central Ave., (North Unit), for a report of domestic violence. When the officers arrived, the accused allegedly attempted to lock the officers out of the rental property, while victims […]
Jobs vs. delay rules at wind farm hearing
Most comments don’t address impact report; Ocean City, Upper Twp. weigh in OCEAN CITY — A public hearing held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on the proposed Ocean Wind 1 turbine project off the coast drew more than two hours of public comment Thursday afternoon, but very little addressed details in […]
Somers Point Farmers Market growing
SOMERS POINT — Organizer Rob Hopkins said three new vendors joined the Somers Point Farmers Market on July 16 on the grounds of Somers Mansion overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. Hopkins, a member of the city’s Economic Development Advisory Commission who was tasked with organizing and managing the market, said his goal is to double […]
Ocean City banner plane pilot killed in crash Saturday
Celebration of Thomas Gibson’s life will be Thursday in Somers Point Editor’s note: This story has been updated. MIDDLE TOWNSHIP – An Ocean City pilot who was killed Saturday when his small plane crashed at the Paramount Airfield in Middle Township worked for the Cape May Aerial banner tow and formerly worked at the Ocean […]
Study picks EHT as top East Coast site for esports firms
Stockton has Innovation Center, competitive team; Boyd sees spillover effect for southern Jersey SOMERS POINT — Esports don’t get the same widespread attention as professional sports, but competitive video gaming has a massive audience and comprises a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing quickly. Unlike sports, which are tied to a specific location, such as how […]
Moody Blues Hall of Famer to play Music Pier
OCEAN CITY – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge is bringing the songs of the Moody Blues to the Music Pier stage Monday, July 25. Lodge joined the Moody Blues on bass and vocals amid lineup changes just ahead of their seminal album “Times of Future Passed.” He played with the band throughout […]