Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread planned for Somers Point
No application filed yet, but sign advertises them for McNaughton’s location SOMERS POINT — A couple of popular restaurants are being planned for a stretch of Route 9 in Somers Point, where McNaughton’s Garden Center closed its doors for the final time July 31. A sign at the site advertises Soloff Realty & Development, the […]
Basketball tournament Saturday to honor hoops star Connor Laverty, who earlier this year
OCEAN CITY — “I have all of this love for this person with nowhere to go, so this is a great outlet for all of this grief,” Victoria McHugh said of the Connor Laverty Memorial Foundation’s inaugural 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday, Aug. 3, in the gym at Ocean City High School. The Seaville resident and […]
War of words in Third Ward in Ocean City
Election challenge over, but Levchuk and Vaules trade charges over residency OCEAN CITY — At the beginning of last week, Amie Vaules withdrew her challenge of the Third Ward City Council election results, making incumbent Jody Levchuk’s narrow May 14 victory final, but the two amped up their charges about residency in dueling press releases […]
Touch-a-truck fundraiser benefits severely injured Upper Township boy, his family
PETERSBURG — Under bright blue skies and a midsummer sun, Upper Township and the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May Officers Association, along with first responders and law enforcement officers from around the region, teamed up to raise money for the family of a Seaville boy who was severely injured in an accident at home. […]
Youth energy helping propel Gateway to the next level
Calvi and Pallitto talk master class, mission 2.0, the bright future of Playhouse SOMERS POINT — Bringing Broadway actors in to teach master classes is nothing new for the Gateway to the Arts program, but the latest star signals the next step in the Gateway Playhouse mission since its reopening in 2017. The latest star, […]
Customer service not an afterthought
Shore Medical Center, Physicians Group make it a priority SOMERS POINT — It should go without saying that medical care is the top priority for Shore Physicians Group and Shore Medical Center. That’s kind of a no-brainer, but customer care is running a close second. In a trend that reflects changing times and changing priorities, […]
Customer service surveys, importance of word of mouth
SOMERS POINT — You know those little customer care surveys you get after visiting the hospital? Fill them out. They make a difference. “I’m sure everyone has survey fatigue,” Shore Physicians Group Senior Director Bob Gordon said. “When you come to our office, you’ll get a survey. We do treat those surveys very seriously.” It […]
Grant to make it safer for Upper Township students
PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee has received a $925,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools Program. According to Township Administrator Gary DeMarzo, the grant, which was submitted in November, will be used to create significant safety enhancements for those traveling to and from the district’s schools. DeMarzo said the work […]
Somers Point naval hero subject of one-act play
SPQR Stage Company to highlight tragic death of Richard Somers off Tripoli SOMERS POINT — SPQR Stage Company has announced the performance of two one-act plays featuring New Jersey heroes of American history. “Richard Somers — Anatomy of a Hero” and “Molly Pitcher — Revolutionary Girl Power” were written and will be directed by Bill […]
Boardwalk Art Show, Art of Surfing, Baby Parade, Fishing Pier open house
OCEAN CITY – The 61st annual Boardwalk Art Show is Friday through Sunday between Eighth and 13th streets and the Art of Surfing Festival is Thursday through Saturday at the Ocean City Music Pier. Artists from throughout the region will exhibit and sell their works on the boardwalk. The show will feature fine art, including oils, […]