Wonderland-themed house party creates carnival atmosphere
OCEAN CITY — The decorations are up, the food and beverages well stocked and the guests are eagerly arriving — now it’s time to party. Tens of thousands of people descend on the island each year to celebrate Night in Venice in late July, boarding boats to take part in the parade or attending one […]
Barbara B. Henry, 77
Barbara B. Henry, age 77, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2025. Barbara was the devoted wife of Arthur Henry Jr. and loving mother to her surviving children Victoria “Tori” Brennan (Bobby), Arthur Richmond Henry III, and a cherished grandmother to her granddaughters Evie and Emma Brennan. She is also survived […]
Ocean City teen brings clean water solution to Senior Center
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City resident Jake Holzer visited the Howard Stainton Senior Center on July 23 to discuss the global clean water crisis that affects more than 2 billion people worldwide. The seniors learned about the issue, then assembled filters for those suffering from lack of suitable water. Each filter provides 10 people with […]
Revolutionary War hero gets historical marker in Upper Township
PETERSBURG — Upper Township’s Revolutionary War hero Henry Young will finally get the recognition he deserves with a historical marker on his grave in the family cemetery. The William G. Pomeroy Foundation historic marker dedication of the Ensign Henry Young Family Burying Ground is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Cape May National […]
Upper Bay Race raises $22,000 for National MS Society
STRATHMERE — The Upper Township Beach Patrol and Deauville Inn teamed up to raise more than $22,000 for multiple sclerosis research and treatment during the 33rd annual Upper Township MS Bay Race on July 21. UTBP Chief Bill Handley said there were 48 boats and more than 60 paddlers in the event who matched the […]
OCAC features dollmaker, painter Camp in August exhibit
OCEAN CITY — In August, the Ocean City Arts Center’s gallery features work by Kimberly Camp, who was just recognized as one of the New Jersey State Heritage Fellows for 2025. The exhibit, titled “Dolls & Painting: Tools of Communication,” features a selection of innovative and emotive dolls and paintings. The exhibit opens Aug. 2 and […]
Somers Point benefits from multiple Eagle Scout projects
SOMERS POINT — The eagle has landed at the home of Matt and Staci Endicott in Somers Point. City Council honored their son Carson Endicott for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with Scouting America Troop 94 on June 25, the same night members approved brother Eli Endicott’s project. Both are intended to improve Richard […]
Ocean views, location make Goldcoast condo excellent island oasis
OCEAN CITY — The exceptional top-floor condominium at 2610 Wesley Ave. on the island’s popular Goldcoast is just a block from the beach, providing ocean views from the beach-facing front porch. The spacious multilevel home also features a large, welcoming great room, five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and an elevator with an entrance off the […]
NIGHT IN VENICE 2025
Champions theme a hit with decorators of boats, homes along the parade route OCEAN CITY — This year’s Night in Venice theme was popular among those competing in the boat- and home-decorating contests as America’s Greatest Family Resort held the 70th anniversary event July 26. The theme, “70 Years of Champions,” provided an opportunity for […]
Brigantine wins Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard title; Longport second, OCBP third
15 beach patrols compete in eight events testing their lifesaving skills WILDWOOD – The Brigantine City Beach Patrol won the first of the “Big Three” late-season lifeguard races Friday, July 25, taking the Dutch Hoffman Memorials by scoring in five of the eight races, winning two. The Longport Beach Patrol finished second with 16 points […]