Governor in Upper Township to tout new method to replace Rt. 50 bridge
PETERSBURG — The NJDOT will use a new, expedited method to replace the Route 50 bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek in Upper Township. The $48 million project is expected to take about 30 months and the bridge will stay open throughout the process. Work is expected to begin this fall. Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the New […]
Developer gives Somers Point $200,000 to block access to bay
SOMERS POINT — City Council is about to get a cash windfall and has the rare opportunity to decide where to spend it. The city is about to receive a check for $200,000 from the developer of luxury waterfront condominiums at 90 Broadway. As part of a redevelopment agreement reached with John Wolfington and Dan […]
Somers Point Council planning $15 daily fee for use of boat ramps
SOMERS POINT — City Council is moving forward with a plan to collect a $15 daily fee for use of the city’s boat ramps. Last year, the city instituted a permitting process that requires users to buy an annual license and affix a sticker to their trailer but there was no method for single-day use. […]
Historic displays coming to Somers Point for nation’s 250th anniversary
SOMERS POINT — A couple of historic displays are coming to the city as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America. Levi Fox, a member of the Patriots for Somers Mansion, told City Council on May 21 that the group had met the prior week […]
South Jersey Jazz Society concert June 5 features Somers Point musician
SOMERS POINT — For the fifth year, the South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) will “unofficially” kick off the summer concert series on the William Morrow Beach in Somers Point, this time featuring the PJ Keiter Octet on June 5. Keiter grew up near the ballfields in Somers Point and is a 2018 graduate of Mainland […]
Ocean City Pride Fest is May 30
OCEAN CITY – We Belong Cape May County is proud to host the fourth annual OC Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30, at the Ocean City Civic Center at 840 E. Sixth St. This free, family-friendly event invites community members and visitors alike to come together for a day of celebration, connection, and inclusion. OC […]
Preservation Success Story: Fourth St. home is like stepping back in time
OCEAN CITY – Walking into Lisa Sarajian’s house is like stepping back in time. Built in 1928, it reflects many features of Craftsman homes including a gabled roof, wrap-around porch, hardwood floors and magnificent interior staircase with two landings. There are some surprises, too: beautiful front windows that slide open into the walls […]
Unlocking the ocean, Business Persons Plunge
OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY – Miss New Jersey Belle Nicholas, Fred Miller and Mayor Jay Gillian turn the key Friday, May 22, to officially unlock the Atlantic Ocean in Ocean City for the summer tourist season. After that was the annual Business Persons Plunge, when local business people and others marched into the ocean. That included […]
Army vet, state trooper, laid to rest in Cape May County Veterans Cemetery
NORTH CAPE MAY – The Evoy Funeral Home had the honor of attending to the arrangements for Phillip E. Smith, a proud American hero whose life was defined by sacrifice, dedication and service to others. Phill was laid to rest May 21 with the honor he so deeply deserved. He served in the U.S. Army, […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Candidates sought for Miss NIV OCEAN CITY – The Miss Night In Venice Charity is seeking young women ages 15 to 25 to help raise funds for local charities while earning community service hours. Fundraising takes place over six weeks and culminates in a crowning ceremony followed by a ride at the head of the […]