Ocean City mayor opens 26-year-old time capsule
OCEAN CITY — It was like a journey back in time Jan. 2 when Mayor Jay Gillian and aide Michael Allegretto looked over the contents of a 26-year-old time capsule. “When you open up a time capsule and you see 25 years go by as quick as they do, it really makes you look at […]
Slaughter: I’ll serve Somers Point with ‘integrity and transparency’
SOMERS POINT — City Council got a new member and a new president Jan. 2 during its annual reorganization meeting. U.S. Air Force veteran Morgan Slaughter defeated Mike Owen 935-872 on Nov. 4 to represent Ward 2, her first time serving in office. Slaughter, 44, is a lifelong resident of the city, where her parents are […]
Cannabis, beach fix, roadwork, EMS building on Upper Township’s agenda
PETERSBURG — Mayor Curtis Corson, newly re-elected by his peers to the top position, said the township is looking to increase revenue through the state’s cannabis tax, cut costs and shore up its beaches in 2026. “We’re going to be introducing a bond for road maintenance, repair and things of that nature, and some recreation […]
Runners start off new year with First Day 5K in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — For those who walked, it took more than an hour to finish the First Day 5K Run/Walk Jan. 1 on the Ocean City Boardwalk. For the fastest, it was a quarter of that time. Just more than 700 people who registered completed the 5K on New Year’s Day, running or walking in […]
Cozy Southend condo sports fantastic views a block away from sand
OCEAN CITY — Watch the sun rise on another great day at the beach from the front porch at 3600 Central Ave., Unit C3. Covered to keep out the elements, the wide porch provides the perfect vantage point to welcome the morning with a hot cup of coffee in hand. Updated and upgraded inside and […]
Going ‘Full Dunk’
Below-freezing temps don’t deter hundreds from First Day at the Beach in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — Some claim First Day at the Beach and that First Dip in the Ocean is rejuvenating. Others that it provides a fresh start to the new year. There must be something that motivates people to race into the […]