Goodbye, Seaspray
Dilapidated former condos come down in party to welcome The Drift to Ocean City’s Gateway District OCEAN CITY – Harry Vanderslice and his extended family watched the demolition of the old Seaspray condominiums last week. He was nostalgic after construction equipment tore into the faded green exterior walls late that Wednesday morning, Sept. 30. As […]
Summer, overall, was good for business in Cape May County
Some sectors did not fare as well As the summer season came to a close, tourism and business leaders looked back to gauge the region’s success. While final numbers have yet to be calculated, initial indicators show growth in tourism throughout Cape May County in summer 2026. County Tourism Director Diane Wieland said the Department […]
Route 50 overnight closures, detours begin Oct. 7 as project advances
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Overnight closures and detours were scheduled on Route 50 northbound and southbound beginning Oct. 7 as a maintenance roadway improvement project advances in Upper Township. Route 50 is scheduled to be closed and detoured in one direction at a time between Route 9 and Perry Road from 8 p.m. Oct. 7 until […]
Upper Township Apple Festival Oct. 10 at Gandy Farmstead
GREENFIELD — You could say it’s the group’s “core” fundraiser. The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township has scheduled its 25th annual Apple Festival for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at The Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road in the Greenfield section of the township. A rain date is set for Sunday Oct. […]
HERO Campaign cars that started in Ocean City going national
OCEAN CITY — In 2019, Ocean City Police Lt. Charles Simonson approached Bill Elliott, chairman of the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign, with the idea of wrapping one of the department’s patrol cars with the campaign’s blue and gold logo and slogan, Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver. “It will make national news,” an […]
Ocean City Theatre Co. presents a ‘Grand Night for Singing’
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to the stage this October 9-18 with its professional production of A Grand Night for Singing, a joyful and romantic musical revue celebrating some of the most beloved songs in Broadway history. Featuring a talented cast of professional performers, A Grand […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
ACCC presidentat Rotary Oct. 8 SEAVILLE – The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township dinner meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, will feature a program by Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Jason Abreu. It will be at The Tavern, 16 Route 50, Seaville. Abreu became the 10th president of Atlantic Cape […]
‘We will crush cancer’ is Coach Martelli’s message at ‘Pink Hair Pep Rally’ at OCHS
OCEAN CITY — Beloved teacher and coach Mikenzie (Custer) Helphenstine succumbed to cancer May 4, 2022, but her “’Til You Can’t” spirit has been thriving since. On Tuesday morning, her spirit was alive in the Ocean City High School gymnasium. The district packed all of its students into the gym for 45 minutes of fun […]
Bomb threat clears Cape May County Park & Zoo
Police respond, use bomb-sniffing dogs; nothing found CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — A bomb threat cleared the Cape May County Park & Zoo on Monday afternoon. County officials said the popular attraction was evacuated and placed on lockdown just after 4 p.m. Oct. 5 after 911 dispatchers received a bomb threat for the zoo. The […]