Somers Point to DOT: Finish bridge
End of GSP path from Upper Township was put on hold SOMERS POINT — The state New Jersey Turnpike Authority built a popular pedestrian and bicycle path when it reconstructed the Garden State Parkway bridge over Great Egg Harbor Bay. It formed a convenient and scenic connection between the city and the Beesleys Point section […]
Portrait of a Graduate
School district plan is to start preparing students from first day for final day OCEAN CITY — The “Portrait of a Graduate” program in the Ocean City School District will set goals and policies starting when children first enter the district and follow through to that joyful day when they toss their mortarboards into the […]
COLLEGE STICKER SHOCK
Expensive textbook costs could be lower with professors’ help Stockton research paper shows free educational materials are available GALLOWAY — Replacing expensive textbooks with free educational resources could reduce high college costs, but more professors and administrators need to promote the option to have an impact, according to student research published last week by the William […]
OCHS Alumni Association is gearing up for this fall’s Red & White Weekend
Editor’s note: This is a weekly column highlighting the Ocean City High School Alumni Association leading up to the 15th annual Red & White Weekend, which starts Oct. 12. OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School Alumni Association began as the brainchild of two graduates who initially got together to highlight the work of […]
Ocean City landmark hotel hits a milestone
More than once endangered, it was reborn with future ensured OCEAN CITY — “It’s a really emotional thing for those of us who were here when it was bankrupt — and we really believed it would close,” Kim Maguire, a member of The Flanders Centennial Gala Committee and a former condominium owner, said Wednesday. The […]
‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ live at the Gateway Theater
SOMERS POINT — Live theater continues this fall at the Gateway Playhouse, where the Shaken Not Stirred Players are scheduled to perform “A Year with Frog and Toad” on two weekends. Described as “part Vaudeville, part make believe and all charm,” the musical tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. The […]
All-woman financial services firm marking 1st anniversary
LINWOOD – Almost one year ago, a new business practice came to fruition on the mainland, one with a unique story. With substantial time spent in the financial industry, managing directors and financial advisers Jeanne Eisele, Mary Gilbert and Leanne Gray decided to open their own practice. On Oct. 7, Anchor Financial will celebrate […]
Atlantic City Fashion Week
Here are some photos from Atlantic City’s Fashion Week show. (Photos by Craig Matthews, CMWorks Photography).
$10.9M bond for airport terminal, public safety, pool
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is bonding $10.9 million to build a new facility at the municipal airport, rehabilitate and rebuild the Public Safety Building and repair and upgrade the pool at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. City Council unanimously approved the bond on first reading at the Sept. 14 meeting. It is expected to […]
FIT push nets payout savings
Citizens group fought severance payout for former superintendent OCEAN CITY – Local citizens group Fairness In Taxes (FIT) can often leave local government and school officials fit to be tied. The group questions spending and contracts and files scores of Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests to get information generally not proffered by those officials. […]