Somers Point envisions itself a future birding destination
Moving forward as film-ready community; citizen complains about the bass SOMERS POINT — The city is among the many places on the Atlantic Flyway popular with birds and, therefore, birders. Councilwoman Janice Johnston, liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, said the group is working on bringing birding to Somers Point. “We have a lot […]
Night in Venice boat parade takes over the bay, lagoons
OCEAN CITY – The annual Night in Venice boat parade took to the lagoons and back bay in Ocean City Saturday night. Above, Miss Night in Venice Nadia Marzano, far left, with her court. Many of the boats were decorated with patriotic themes in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.– PHOTOS by CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff
Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge is exactly that
Jellyfish make presence felt as added obstacle in 18th annual CMPBP race CAPE MAY POINT — If you didn’t think the women on the local beach patrols were tough enough, you should have joined the spectators July 22 at St. Pete’s Beach to watch the 2026 Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge. The 54 competitors […]
Miss Night in Venice 2026 crowned
By NADINE OTTO/For the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – On Monday night, July 20, Ocean City’s 2026 Miss Night in Venice queen and her court were announced at a ceremony at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Before a crowd of family, friends and local charity representatives, Nadia Marzano was crowned as the Miss Night in Venice, April Wright […]
New E-bike regulations in effect across the state
OCPD chief says reckless operation will be prime reason for police stops OCEAN CITY — Not much will change for the Ocean City Police Department after the state’s new E-bike regulations went into effect July 19 — officers will continue to enforce traffic laws based on observable offenses in an effort to make the streets […]
New O.C. ordinance prohibits camping, sleeping on city property prohibited
Summer people napping on towels, chairs on the beach shouldn’t be concerned OCEAN CITY — In spite of how the new ordinance sounds, Ocean City’s cops aren’t going to roust you if you’re napping on the beach. But don’t take that too far. City Council approved an ordinance at its July 16 meeting that sounds […]
Fight ramps up against cell tower
OCEAN CITY — With the city being sued over its plan to put a 125-foot cell tower at 33rd Street and Bay Avenue, council members were forced to listen to citizen comment on the topic July 16 without being able to respond. Greg Sirianni and his brothers have been among the vocal neighbors of the […]
Ocean City gearing up for Night in Venice Saturday
OCEAN CITY — What has been the island’s biggest party each summer for seven decades has grown even bigger and better over the past few years. Michele Gillian, executive director of the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, said the newest addition to the popular Night in Venice boat parade and home decorating contest boosts […]
Ocean City: What you need to know for Night in Venice
When is Night in Venice? The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Where does the parade route begin and end? The boat parade begins near the Ocean City-Longport toll bridge and travels along the bayside to Tennessee Avenue, looping in and out of lagoons along the way. Where can I watch the […]
Somers Point Council changes mind on parking issue
Public against businesses using city’s lots to meet parking requirements SOMERS POINT — The public spoke. City Council listened. More than a dozen people came out July 23 against a proposal to allow new businesses around Bay Avenue to use municipal parking lots to meet the required number of spots. “It’s got to be one […]