Osprey Cove residents decry 30% land rent hike
PETERSBURG — A group of Osprey Cove residents approached Township Committee on April 28 seeking rent control. Residents of the 110-unit 55+ community off Route 9 in the Seaville section of the township said they are facing a 30 percent increase in land rent, from $726 to $925, and a 30-day deadline to start paying […]
Challenging summer expected for the Strathmere beach
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is taking steps to try to shore up its coastline on both sides of the island of Strathmere. Severe erosion in the north has washed away beach paths, preventing pedestrian and vehicular traffic to that part of the island. On the bay side, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has […]
Ocean City school board shuts down new attempt to repeal policy 5756
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Board of Education President Kevin Barnes short-circuited another attempt to repeal a district policy that offers support and privacy for transgender students. The board voted down a similar move at the March 13 meeting, after numerous people spoke out in opposition to the state Department of Education directive known as policy […]
Mainland Regional volleyball team making great progress
LINWOOD — After three straight losses, the Mainland Regional High School boys volleyball team spiked visiting Cape May Tech 2-0 on Thursday, May 1. The Mustang team, only in its second year, sports a deceptive season record of 6-8, but half of its losses have been 2-1 and most of the sets lost have been […]
Mustang flag football team has tripled in size over 3 years
LINWOOD — Coach Andrew Monroe has watched Mainland Regional High School’s flag football team blossom over the past three years. He started with 13 girls two years ago in the inaugural season, had 20 last year and this year has 40 — enough that he fielded varsity and JV teams against Millville last week. It […]
Raiders top Tigers in tribute game for Kyle Andrews
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Friday night at Amanda’s Field was more than another baseball game for the Red Raiders when they took on the Caper Tigers of Lower Cape May Regional High School. The Ocean City High School team was there to honor former player Kyle Andrews in his hometown. All of the Red Raiders, players […]
Ocean City Spring Block Party draws huge crowds
Hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic groups line Asbury Avenue OCEAN CITY – Saturday morning started out with sporadic rain falling over Ocean City, threatening the annual Spring Block Party. As if on cue, just before the 9 a.m. start time, the rain stopped and not longer after the sun came out, perfect timing […]
Ocean City boys, girls track and field teams are Cape May County champions
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School boys and girls teams won the 2025 Cape May County Track and Field Championships on their home field Monday, May 5. The Red Raider boys won their 17th straight meet with 210 points. Middle Township was second with 69 points, Lower Cape May Regional third with 29, […]
Multiple beach towns a clam shell’s toss away from upgraded single
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Just off a main road connecting to multiple beach towns and near a popular park and athletic complex, the turnkey, 2,039-square-foot single at 727 Route 50 is the perfect place for those seeking a primary residence or convenient shore home away from the hustle and bustle. “Located in the highly sought-after Upper […]
Ocean City Schools Arts Showcase May 10 at Music Pier
OCEAN CITY – The public is invited Saturday, May 10, to the Ocean City Schools Arts Showcase at the Ocean City Music Pier where the exceptional talents of the community’s young artists will be on display. Presented by Ocean City primary, intermediate and high school students, this event will feature an eclectic mix of creative […]