Ocean City Council reorganizes
Ward councilmen sworn in; Madden president, Crowley vice president OCEAN CITY — Four ward councilmen were sworn into office Monday afternoon at the Ocean City Music Pier. Two opted for short speeches and the other two chose to talk for about 15 minutes each about their motivations for running for office and their priorities, reiterating […]
Rush Thompson Haines II, 81
Rush Thompson Haines, II (aka “Rusty,” aka “Rushie”) – of Ocean City, NJ; of Haverford, PA; and of Anna Maria Island, FL – fought valiantly until he finally left this life on the falling tide and under the full strawberry moon on June 22, 2024. He was 81 years old. He was at his home […]
Cape Regional officially part of Cooper University Health
CAMDEN and CAPE MAY – The closing is complete and Cape Regional Health System is now part of Cooper University Health Care, effective July 1. As part of the closing, Cape Regional Medical Center has been renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. “This agreement will transform health care for the residents and visitors of Cape […]
Bernadette Peters kicks off Ocean City Pops season
OCEAN CITY – Broadway’s Bernadette Peters appeared with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra Sunday night to open a star-studded season of concerts in the Music Pier. The 76-year-old Peters brought the energy of a Broadway singer half her age. And the sold-out audience clapped and cheered with her on a familiar repertoire. She offered energy, […]
Dog day of summer: Skato for Kato benefits Humane Society of Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Dozens turned out for the annual Skato for Kato event June 20 that featured a skateboard competition and concert by the punk-pop band The Sheckies. Skateboarders young and old (not quite as old as this former skate rat) attacked the obstacles, ramps and bowls to show off their best tricks at the Ocean City […]
Luxury Bay Club celebrates golden anniversary in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The views of Great Egg Harbor Bay, the spectacular sunsets and the people — that’s the winning combination that has made the luxury Bay Club condominiums the place to be in Ocean City for a half-century, say long-term and short-term residents. The Bay Club Condominium Association had a celebratory party Saturday, June […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
July 4th events in Ocean City OCEAN CITy – The Ocean City Pops will once again give a pair of free outdoor concerts on July 3 and July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. In 8 p.m. shows are at Carey Stadium, just off Boardwalk between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, the Pops will perform patriotic […]
Upper Township introduces $3.7 million bond ordinance
Capital improves, purchases PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee introduced a $3.7 million bond ordinance June 24 for capital improvements and the purchase of equipment. Work scheduled to be undertaken with the funding includes projects and purchases for the Department of Public Works, recreation facilities, Township Hall, Office of Emergency Management and engineering. Township Administrator Gary […]
Upper Township Senior Center will soon chill out
PETERSBURG — The Upper Township Senior Center soon will be a cooler place to hang out — literally. Mayor Jay Newman said June 24 that the township has received a grant to fund repairs to the HVAC system at the center on Stagecoach Road, noting they have had trouble with it for two to three […]
Bernie Walker is 11th chief in 133-year history of Ocean City Fire Department
John Quigley Jr. promoted to battalion chief, Ryan Stamm to captain OCEAN CITY — It was a day of transition Thursday when Bernard Walker was sworn in as the 11th chief in the 133-year history of the Ocean City Fire Department. It also marked the first time in more than 30 years that as one […]