Hidden cameras found in Ocean City Boardwalk restrooms
Police are investigating and will be doing more checks OCEAN CITY – Hidden cameras were found in multiple bathrooms on the Ocean City Boardwalk, police confirmed Friday, June 13. Lt. Dan Lancaster of the Ocean City Police Department Detective Bureau said officers responded to a report of a recording device found inside one of the […]
Upper Township mayor: Keep the drawbridge at Carson’s Inlet
Township Committee wants action on microplastics PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted June 9 to object to a plan by the county and U.S. Coast Guard to replace the drawbridge over Corsons Inlet with a fixed-span bridge. Mayor Curtis Corson said the Coast Guard was seeking the township’s approval. He said he has mixed emotions about […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard tryouts
Tough competition for limited spots; OCBP seeks candidates with physical and character attributes OCEAN CITY — The competition for a spot on the Ocean City Beach Patrol was much tougher Saturday than in recent years. With 47 candidates trying out, the OCBP planned to select less than a fifth overall. “We’re only going to take eight, […]
Somers Point Farm Market benefits shoppers and local history
Demand for spaces and variety of vendors boost visits to Somers Mansion SOMERS POINT — As the summer goes on, the Somers Point Farm Market on the grounds of Somers Mansion is only going to get busier as a perfect location for locals and visitors heading into neighboring Ocean City. The Farm Market is scheduled […]
Classic Riviera single offers multiple spaces for enjoying the shore
OCEAN CITY — The luxurious two-story single-family home at 1905 Glenwood Drive was built by a local builder for himself in the desirable bayside Riviera neighborhood of Ocean City. Located on an oversized lot with a large front porch, this home has multiple decks with partial sunset views. Sporting a stucco exterior with metal railings, terracotta shingles […]
Francis J. Larkins, 86
Francis J. Larkins, “Frank”, 86 of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Shore Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Upper Darby, PA to the late James J. and Anna B.(nee Fox) Larkins. Frank was a graduate of West Catholic High School and LaSalle University. He […]
Our View: Somers Point should table short-term rental changes
City Council formed a subcommittee and took months to study the issue before it enacted rules in 2023 aimed at regulating the practice and protecting neighborhoods where they are being operated. Now, with summer rapidly approaching, the governing body proposed a major modification that owners of the homes say would likely put them out of […]
Citizen groups coalescing opposition to Mita’s boardwalk hotel
In wake of chamber’s conditional support of plan, they’re ramping up efforts, joining together OCEAN CITY — With the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce throwing its conditional support behind Eustace Mita’s plans for a boardwalk hotel, citizen groups have ramped up marshaling their forces in opposition. Multiple groups have been forming since last August […]
‘All rights are important’: Groups share information, support, promote advocacy for LGBTQIA+ community
OCEAN CITY — A wide array of organizations came out to support the We Belong Cape May County OC Pride Fest on Saturday, wanting members of the LGBTQIA+ community to know that they do indeed belong. After speakers and a Saturday morning march on the Ocean City Boardwalk, the Pride Fest moved to the Ocean […]
Coalition fights short-term rentals change in Somers Point
Somers Point has proposed extending minimum stay from three to seven nights SOMERS POINT — A number of short-term rental owners have formed a coalition in opposition to City Council’s proposal to extend the minimum length of a stay from three to seven nights. City Council voted 5-2 on May 22 to introduce Ordinance 13, […]