Somers Point site is cleared for ALDI supermarket
SOMERS POINT — The future site of an ALDI Food Market has been cleared for construction. City engineer Greg Schneider said the developer has all permits in hand and would start with on-site work such as curbing and stormwater management, then move onto the building foundation and construction. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application […]
Somers Point’s popular Bayfest Saturday on Bay Avenue
There will be 75 crafters, 60 food vendors and bands with live music SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s popular street fair to celebrate Earth Day, returns for its 36th anniversary April 26 along historic Bay Avenue. Much of the event, which started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime […]
OCHS girls track: Excellent winter track season leading to spring success
ATLANTIC CITY — Winter track may not be the marquee season for runners, but performance there is already translating into success in the spring outdoor season for the Red Raider girls. “We always look at spring as really the big season, so winter seasons get us ready,” said head track coach Tim Cook, who noted the […]
Red Raider boys track has good balance this season
Strong in sprints, weights, jumps and distance events ATLANTIC CITY — The Ocean City High School boys track team is balanced this year with strengths from sprints to distance to jumps to weights. That has helped it remain undefeated so far this season, with the only blemish a tie with Mainland Regional. The 4-0-1 Red […]
Ocean City flag footballers learn the fundamentals, enjoy the game
OCEAN CITY — The coaches for the Ocean City High School girls flag football team enjoy the camaraderie of the teammates and being able to teach the players the fundamentals of the game. The girls lost a close contest to Hammonton High School last week. The difference was the extra point. The final score was 8-6. […]
Way of the Cross procession on Good Friday
OCEAN CITY – A Way of the Cross Procession started at St. Frances Cabrini Church at Second Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, on Good Friday, April 18, and then marched down Ocean Avenue to St. Augustine Church. The bilingual event included stopping at 14 stations representing the signficant events in Jesus’ path to crucifixion.
Ocean City Red Raider laxers dominate 2nd half to beat LCMR
CAPE MAY – After a tight first quarter, the Ocean City Red Raiders locked in and snapped a three-game losing streak on the road against a strong Lower Cape May Caper Tiger team. The Raiders closed out the final three quarters on a 7-3 scoring run to secure the 11-6 win over the Caper Tigers […]
Fantastic rooftop deck seller’s favorite part of posh home in Northland
OCEAN CITY — “This is the best porch; you have the best view of the whole island,” homeowner Lorna Dragon said of the rooftop deck atop her home at 13 Asbury Ave. “You have a 360 degree view of fireworks from multiple towns.” The Northend condominium, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, is newly listed […]
Doo Dah Parade marches on
Ocean City’s spring season kicked into high gear April 12 with the annual Doo Dah Parade, which marched south down Asbury Avenue to 12th Street and then up to the boardwalk, where it turned north to the Music Pier. The procession featured marching bands, floats and a brigade of basset hounds, their ears flapping in […]
Upper Township budget raises tax rate 9.9 percent
PETERSBURG — Township Committee approved the 2025 budget April 14 with a tax rate increase of 2.9 cents or 9.9 percent. Chief Financial Officer Barbara Ludy said the tax levy is increasing $594,000, requiring the rate increase. A penny is worth about $192,000. The $45.6 million spending plan includes a tax levy of $6.2 million, […]