Juneteenth brings community together to celebrate roots in the sand
OCEAN CITY — Dozens came together Saturday at the Eighth Street Recreation Center complex to celebrate the rich history of African Americans in Ocean City and across the nation. The Juneteenth event included speakers, live music, a comedy show, drums, vendors, bounce houses, food trucks and a chance to catch up with old friends. It […]
Ocean City tables ban on e-bikes
OCEAN CITY — After getting an education from folks who said electric bikes are the only way they can pedal the boardwalk, Ocean City Council tabled a resolution that would ban e-bikes year-round. Multiple people spoke up during public comment at Thursday evening’s meeting, a majority opposing the ban that was proposed after others asked […]
Local organizations offer welcome, resources
OCEAN CITY — There is no shortage of groups and organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ community locally, from the Atlantic County Queer Alliance to Equality Cape May and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Ocean City. They were out in force for Saturday’s first-ever Ocean City Pride Fest organized by […]
Somers Point beach concert series begins
SOMERS POINT — Somers Point celebrated the return of its beach concert series and its newfound standing as the Best Outdoor Concert Series in America on June 9 with a performance by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Presented by the city and its Beach Concert Committee, the Somers Points Concerts on the Beach series, […]
Second Chance Boutique moves up a floor
Managers tell patrons they’re in same building, not not believe rumors OCEAN CITY — Second Chance Boutique is still standing after its move to the second floor in the Shoppes at Asbury building at 801 Asbury Ave., despite rumors that the shop had closed or moved without notice. Since the move upstairs, the thrift shop […]
Women to be inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame
Linwood journalist Suzanne Marino still has hands full juggling life, work LINWOOD — Accomplished journalist Suzanne Marino has been reflecting on her career as she awaits 2023 induction into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame. Marino reported out of Burlington County for seven to eight years before her family relocated to Atlantic County, where […]
Linwood attorney Donna Michael-Ziereis is on a mission to offer assistance in the community
LINWOOD — Attorney Donna Michael-Ziereis said she is honored and thrilled about her 2023 induction into the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame following decades of work with various organizations in the community. Michael-Ziereis is grateful for the organization and its acknowledgement of women’s impact in their communities and professions. She worked with the Linwood […]
Ocean City Pride Fest: We Belong
Hundreds come to resort to support LGBTQIA+ community OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s first Pride Fest drew a few hundred people Saturday morning to send a message of love, acceptance and support to the LGBTQIA+ community. “You want to surround yourself with people who support you, who uplift you, and don’t waste your time trying to […]
Tribute part of garden former teacher helped revive at Ocean City Primary
OCEAN CITY — “She was a teacher, coach but she was also everybody’s friend and a driving force for everybody in the community to be a better person,” Ocean City Primary School Principal Cathleen Smith said. “For us, this garden is about always doing more.” The school honored Mikenzie Helphenstine on May 31, dedicating a […]
Homelessness rising steadily across county
High rent and home prices, red tape driving housing crisis VILLAS — Exorbitant rents and home prices coupled with red tape for those seeking government assistance continue to drive up Cape May County’s homeless population. Five county councils of Knights of Columbus held a well-attended forum May 31 at St. John Neuman Parish to discuss […]