Overnight trailer ban approved on first reading; meant to free up city parking spaces
OCEAN CITY — Councilman Terry Crowley Jr. wants the public to know the move to ban construction and other trailers overnight is really about providing more parking spaces. Ocean City Council voted 7-0 last week on first reading of an ordinance that requires all trailers — construction, commercial or storage — to be off of […]
Shoppers peruse crafts, history at Somers Mansion
SOMERS POINT — A cold wind blew steadily across the grounds of Somers Mansion on Dec. 7 as shoppers looked for hand-made crafts and gifts during Christmas at the Mansion. Vendors manned booths throughout the grounds, selling gifts, decorations and food as people strolled around looking for bargains and unique items. Dave and Jen Juliano […]
Gateway Playhouse announces 2025 Mainstage season, ticket sale
SOMERS POINT – Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point recently announced its 2025 Mainstage Season, which will include: George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s classic comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner;” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical “South Pacific;” “Party of 1 (Acts): A Weekend of One Acts;” and the Grimm’s fairy tale-inspired musical “Into the […]
Contract awarded for Shore Road work
Safe Streets to Transit grant to fund crosswalks, wheelchair ramps and push-button crossings SOMERS POINT — Walking and biking along Shore Road in Somers Point will be much safer come spring, when improvements are expected from Goll Avenue in the south to Ocean Heights Avenue in the north. City Council awarded a $951,306 contract Dec. […]
Mexiquila restaurant objects to denial of tax abatement
SOMERS POINT — That’s a lot of margaritas. Mexiquila restaurant is trying to make up more than $100,000 after the city said its application for a tax abatement was approved in error. The restaurant’s director of operations and his attorney voiced their displeasure late last month for what they say was an unfair rejection of […]
Two-story condominium boast elegance, comfort style a block off the beach
OCEAN CITY — The cathedral ceiling slopes down to each side from 17 feet above the handsome gas fireplace in the elegant and expansive living room in the newly built home at 1216 B Ocean Ave. The condominium, where the finishing touches were still being applied during a recent tour, is part of a duplex […]
Ocean City’s Armstrong sets record as Raider boys swim past Vineland
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City boys swim team learned a bit about itself in its season opener. The Raiders topped Vineland 118-52. “We weren’t sure what we had coming into this. We have some young guys,” head coach Shane McGrath said. “Vineland is always a well-coached team and is always solid. “I’m pretty happy with […]
Raider girls swimmers shake off the rust, top Vineland in opener
OCEAN CITY — The Red Raider girls swim team “shook off the rust,” opening the season Dec. 5 with a 98-72 win over Vineland. “I thought it was an awesome start,” head coach Ian Keyser said. “I was a little hesitant going in. We only started practice last Monday, so we’re 10 days into the season […]
Mustang boys hope to defend their South Jersey title
LINWOOD — Coach Brian Booth’s boys swim team at Mainland Regional will be aiming to defending its South Jersey Public B title this season. Although the Mustangs opened the season with a loss to St. Augustine Prep last week, two days later, on Friday, Dec. 6, they topped Clearview Regional by the same score, 119-51. […]
Close loss in S.J. final motivating Mustang girls swim team
LINWOOD — The Mustang girls swim team is using its narrow loss in the South Jersey sectional finals last season as motivation for this season. The team bounced right back from a season-opening loss to Our Lady of Mercy Academy by beating Clearview Regional 120-50 on Friday, Dec. 6. Head coach Mike Demarest noted it has […]