Ocean City Council makes it official: No licenses allowed for dog kennels
OCEAN CITY — It is more difficult again to open a dog kennel in Ocean City. City Council approved an ordinance at its May 22 meeting that stops the city from issuing a mercantile license to a dog kennel, doggie day care or pet shop. Mercantile licenses had been prohibited for those uses, all of […]
Councilman Terry Crowley: Get airport project moving
He wants city to take advantage of $3 million gift OCEAN CITY — City Council Vice President Terry Crowley Jr. wants the city to move forward on a new terminal building at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. He made that plea during the council’s May 22 meeting. On Oct. 15, 2024, with benefactor Leon Grisbaum […]
FROM THE OCBP CHIEF
Want to join the OCBP? Suggestions to pass the test By ERICH BECKER OCBP Chief of Operations OCEAN CITY – As we gear up for the 2025 summer season, I know many of you are excited about trying out for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. A common concern I hear from candidates is nervousness about the […]
Somers Point to consider week minimum at short-term rentals
Vote split 5-2 on introduction; public hearing set for June 12 SOMERS POINT — In a rare act of division, City Council voted 5-2 on May 22 to introduce a measure that would lengthen the minimum stay at a short-term rental from three to seven nights. “The city of Somers Point has adopted regulations governing […]
Shore Road pothole repair near Rt. 52 delayed to June 9
Beach Concert Series may extend a week SOMERS POINT — Motorists turning onto Shore Road from the base of the Route 52 causeway are welcomed to Somers Point by a gantlet of potholes. Stretching from the intersection, past George Street and almost to the corner of Annie Avenue, the pavement is pitted, patched, poorly repaired […]
Michael J. Calise
Michael J. Calise suddenly passed away on May 15th, 2025 at his residence in Seaville, NJ. Born in Nagasaki, Japan to the parents, Michael and Maria Calise. Soon after Michael was born, they traveled to Ocean City, NJ where his parents would continue to grow their family. After graduating Ocean City High School in 1977, […]
The key is turned, business plunges in, the season opens
OCEAN CITY — An aging real estate agent and his lovely partner, the Greek god Triton, several mermaids, summer Santa Claus, a celebrity hermit crab, local soccer players and assorted other characters came out under a brooding sky to celebrate the opening of the tourism season in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Ocean City held its […]
In memory of those who died
Ocean City family salutes fallen veterans with Memorial Beach Challenge course OCEAN CITY — Hundreds of athletes young and old, as well as other brave souls maybe not quite as fit but with an abundance of patriotism in their hearts, tackled the Memorial Beach Challenge on May 24 to pay tribute to military veterans who […]
Classic island bungalow close to the bay updated but keeps its beach vibe
OCEAN CITY — The classic shore town bungalow at 26 Sunset Place is the perfect mix of nostalgic and new. While the two-bedroom rancher maintains its 1950s charm on the outside and interior design — the living room, dining area and kitchen are on the left, bedrooms (one with a powder room) and a full bathroom […]
Resident to Ocean City Council: end the ‘developer-first’ decision-making process
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City resident implored City Council to enact a transparent process for appointments to the resort’s boards, saying fellow residents are tired of a “developer-first” decision-making process. Marie Crawford read a lengthy statement during public comment at council’s May 22 meeting, reacting to actions and comments from the board’s May 8 […]