Citizens: Ban dog kennels in Ocean City
Near-approval by Zoning Board brings prompts residents to speak out at City Council OCEAN CITY — Although it is supposed to be extremely difficult to get the Zoning Board to approve a prohibited use, especially when there is an outcry of opposition from neighbors, a dog kennel almost succeeded at beating the odds during the board’s […]
Temporary or permanent improvements in Ocean City?
Ocean City Council tables $1 million contract for 16th St. site work OCEAN CITY — Neighbors may be fed up with the ugly appearance of the empty lots on 16th Street and Haven Avenue that used to be home to a car dealership, but that doesn’t mean they’re keen on spending $1 million to beautify […]
Somers Point: Do something about eyesore gas stations
SOMERS POINT — A city board has its sights set on two former gas stations on Route 9 that have become eyesores. “We’re trying to get information on the status of several of the old gas stations in Somers Point,” Economic Development Advisory Commission member John Helbig said. Councilman Kirk Gerety said EDAC met April […]
Ocean City Community Wellness Alliance kickoff event May 4
Partners support wellbeing with efforts on mental, physical and emotional health OCEAN CITY — A Wellness Alliance committed to enhancing the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of the Ocean City community will have a special kickoff event this Sunday, May 4, at the Ocean City Free Public Library. A group of partners including the library, […]
Surfers Supplies opens second location in Surf Mall on boardwalk
Ribbon-cutting is May 7 OCEAN CITY — The owners of Surfers Supplies, the city’s oldest surf shop, opened a second location April 18 at the Surf Mall. The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 1 p.m. May 7 to welcome them to the new site at 11th Street and Boardwalk. […]
Family-friendly foods for summer fun program offered this Sunday
OCEAN CITY – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) will present the program, “Family-Friendly Foods for Summer Fun,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Ocean City Free Public Library. The program will explore healthy, family-friendly foods perfect for summer snacking, quick lunches, and easy […]
Somers Point Summer Beach Concerts set
SOMERS POINT — Most of the paperwork is in order and Mayor Dennis Tapp is set to sign a contract with Tony Mart Cares for operation of the 2025 Beach Concert Series on Bay Avenue. Solicitor Tom Smith noted the entity, which has operated the series for decades, still needed to submit a couple of documents […]
We Belong hosting OC Pride Fest May 31
OCEAN CITY – We Belong Cape May County is proud to bring back OC Pride Fest for its third year Saturday, May 31. Starting at 9 a.m. at Sixth Street and the Boardwalk, join special guests Vince and Craig from Gables of Cape May County for an opening ceremony and Pride Walk. It will be an […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Bus trip to Longwood Gardens and Brandywine Museum OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Arts Center has a bus trip to Longwood Gardens and The Brandywine River Museum of Art on Saturday, June 14. The bus leaves at 8 a.m. from the Ocean City Community Center, 1735 Simpson Ave., The trip costs $112 and includes all […]
Our View: Another look at work on city site is a good idea
Waiting two weeks to ensure Ocean City Council is on board with work at the vacant, blighted 16th Street lots made sense. Council tabled a resolution last week on a contract to do just over $1 million in work on the area between Simpson and Haven avenues that used to be home to a former […]