Spring Block Party draws thousands to downtown Ocean City
At top, working the grill for the breakfast crowd coming to the Ocean City Spring Block Party Saturday are Jack Hagan and Drew Antonelli of the Exchange Club of Ocean City – Upper Township. The Block Party is an annual festival in downtown Ocean City bringing together hundreds of crafters, food vendors and civic organizations. […]
Somers Point Council adds a barrier for marketing group
SOMERS POINT — City Council adopted an ordinance April 23 that changed the wording of city code regarding use of the accommodations tax from “shall” to “may.” Council President Kirk Gerety and Councilwoman Janice Johnston, who is liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, disagree on whether that benefits EDAC. “In reference to ordinance No. […]
Grace Stitchers ensure babies are warm coming home from hospital
They’re preparing for annual Baby Shower for Shore Memorial Hospital SOMERS POINT — A group of about a dozen women meets weekly to chat, share cookies and coffee and trade tips on fiber arts all for a good cause — actually multiple good causes. The Grace Stitchers is a knitting and crafting group based at Grace Lutheran […]
Opening day for Somers Point T-ball, baseball and softball
SOMERS POINT — Dozens of young athletes observed a rite of spring May 1 on the baseball and softball fields of Somers Point during opening day. Members from every team, from T-ball players as young as 4 to baseball players as old as 13 and softball players as old as 14, lined the baselines as […]
Ocean City school budget approved with 5.4 percent tax hike
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget April 30 that will raise taxes 5.4 percent and cost the owner of an average-priced home an extra $71.50 per year. The 1.1-cent tax increase raises the tax rate to 21.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in a spending plan […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Annual plant sale at St. Peter’s OCEAN CITY – St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will have its annual plant sale 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9. The sale will be outside in front of the church on Central Avenue at the corner of Central Avenue and Eighth Street in Ocean City. Choose from a variety […]
Mustang softball battles through difficult week, injury to pitcher
LINWOOD – Despite a rough 13-run deficit in the first inning, the Mainland Mustangs softball team did not throw in the towel. They kept fighting against the Clearview Pioneers April 29. Down 13-0 before their first at-bat the Mustangs were seemingly out of the game from the jump. With nothing left to lose, the Mainland […]
Ocean City’s famous hermit crab sees its shadow; summer coming early
OCEAN CITY — No flashlight was needed to help Martin Z. Mollusk see his shadow for the 53rd straight time May 1, signaling summer will arrive a week early in America’s Greatest Family Resort. While it was only in the high 50s with a stiff breeze, the sun was shining its friendly smile on the […]