‘The Westside: Ocean City in True Color’
4th generation native publishes first of three books on history of people of color on this barrier island See related story on this site. OCEAN CITY — The Westside of Ocean City has been known as home to the resort’s African-American population, but the neighborhood and its residents have come with some misconceptions. According to […]
‘This is not some ordinary veteran’
American Legion Post 239 to mark grave of Revolutionary War soldier PETERSBURG — Paul Sutton said when he took over his duties for Aaron Wittkamp Colwell American Legion Post 239 in 2020, he learned the post was responsible for placing a flag on an obscure grave “in the middle of nowhere.” Sutton said he was […]
Somers Point school hosting Superhero Date Night
SOMERS POINT — “Costumes encouraged,” Devon Kallen said of the Superhero Date Night coming up this week at Jordan Road School. Student Council is inviting all students in kindergarten through second grade to bring one special person to the event. Children can bring an important adult in their lives — a parent, guardian or older sibling, […]
Northfield school budget raises tax rate
NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Board of Education approved sending its 2023-24 budget to the executive county superintendent March 20. The $20,483,872 spending plan calls for an increase in the local school tax rate of .67 cents to $1.2532 per $100, or $6.60 on every $100,000 of assessed value. According to School Business Administrator Linda Albright, […]
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade is Saturday
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast for the weekend looks great, and Ocean City will be ready to welcome spring with the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 15. The Doo Dah Parade is Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous. The procession features marching bands, floats and a brigade of hundreds of […]
MRHS to host world-renowned composer Hilliard
LINWOOD — “What’s a better way to learn about a piece of music than through the exact person who wrote it?” That was the sentiment of Mainland Regional High School instrumental music educator Derek Rohaly, who said the school would be hosting world-renowned composer Quincy Hilliard on April 18. “We are working on one of […]
Mindful Ways workshops April 15, May 14 at O.C. Library
OCEAN CITY – If you’ve ever thought about taking a mindfulness or meditation class to build your resilience and support a positive attitude, the Ocean City Free Public Library is holding free MindfulWays workshops 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, and 1 to 3 p.m. May 13, in the lecture hall. What are some […]
Frederick ‘Fred’ Bryton Little, Jr.
For those of you who know my PopPop, it will come as no surprise that he wrote his own obituary and, let’s just say … it is comprehensive! So, allow us – his grandchildren – this opportunity to highlight PopPop’s story; copies of the obituary as written by PopPop will be available at the funeral. […]
Former Knight’s Pharmacy may become mixed use
OCEAN CITY — A four-story mixed-use building may replace the former Knight’s Pharmacy after the Ocean City Planning Board granted multiple variances and major site plan approval to First Knight 916 Wesley LLC on April 5. The company, owned by brother Raj and Yogi Khatiwala, received necessary approvals to build a four-story building with a 3,132-square-foot […]
County may replace Marshallville Road bridge
Plan is to put up a pedestrian bridge that matches design of historic bridge MARSHALLVILLE — Closed for nearly 20 years, the Marshallville Road bridge may be demolished and replaced with a pedestrian span. The state Historic Preservation Office (HPO) is scheduled to discuss Cape May County’s plan to replace the bridge during a meeting […]