Somers Point hoping to wrangle up wayward shopping carts
SOMERS POINT — With two major shopping centers and multiple other retail businesses both large and small, Somers Point has a vibrant business community. The city also has multiple residential complexes within walking distance of the business districts, leading to a lot of pedestrian traffic throughout the city. The combination leads many to take shopping […]
Upper Township Committee promotes four EMTs
PETERSBURG — At the recommendation of Mayor Jay Newman, Township Committee approved the promotion of four EMTs during its meeting Jan. 8. “I am requesting to promote four EMTs, in accordance with getting the command structure lined up and for the safety and benefit of not only our EMS members but all of the residents […]
Housing affordability, unemployment, wages impact local economy
OCEAN CITY – Factors affecting the regional and local economy include minimum wage increases, unemployment rates, housing, casinos, weather and gas prices. Gregory Matuson, president and CEO of Sturdy Savings Bank, told the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 18 that most employers in New Jersey pay $15.13 per hour, while seasonal and small […]
Ocean City may limit area, raise fee for boardwalk buskers
OCEAN CITY — Boardwalk entertainers may be more limited in where they can perform next summer and pay four times more to do so. City Council gave initial approval to new rules that would allow all performances between May 1 and Oct. 31 only in two designated zones — Fifth to Eighth streets and 12th […]
Sturdy CEO presents economic forecast to Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce
‘We’ve turned the corner’ OCEAN CITY — “It does appear that we’ve turned a corner in regards to the Fed and their lengthy battle to bring down inflation,” Gregory Matuson told a room full of business owners Jan. 18 at the Flanders Hotel. The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the president and CEO […]
Ocean City fan-favorite photographer Kravitz dies
OCEAN CITY — Tributes poured in for professional photographer Donald B. Kravitz, who died Jan. 15, 2024. Kravitz was a fixture at Ocean City events for decades and his work encompassed everything from local charitable events to Miss America pageants. Kravitz, a talented and genial presence who was well respected among his peers, was seemingly […]
Ocean City’s final tab for Klause lots is nearly $20M.
City Council agrees to settlement after taking the property in 2018 OCEAN CITY — City Council cast the final vote Jan. 11 to settle a years-long, $20 million saga involving the acquisition of land from Klause Enterprises. Members unanimously approved bonding for another $9.9 million to purchase the former Chevrolet dealership and create a stretch […]
Upper Township to propose rental regulations
PETERSBURG — Township Committee is expected to introduce new rules governing short-term property rentals following a report by a subcommittee tasked with examining the issue. Deputy Mayor Kim Hayes, who led the subcommittee formed in September, said a new ordinance created to regulate rentals was a collaborative effort. “I think this really accomplishes what we […]
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Ocean City celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15 with its annual ceremony and presentation of the Martin Luther King Community Service Awards. This year’s recipients are Bill McMahon III and Jane French. Rev. Gregory Johnson recited King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, an annual highlight of […]
Ocean City Police Department launches bike safety program
Officers offer children pizza, soda for obeying rules OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is working with four island businesses to promote the safe operation of bicycles — both electric- and pedal-powered — and reward youths for displaying appropriate behavior. Chief Bill Campbell, who took over the department Nov. 9 from former chief […]