In Ocean City: A call for unity and to remember sacrifice on Sept. 11
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City commemorated the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with a ceremony during which officials asked for unity and said Americans should never forget the sacrifices made that fateful day. The guest speaker last Thursday spoke of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. It is an organization that arose […]
Softball players serve time in prison, but aren’t doing time
Landsharks, fresh off another championship, do something special in the off-season OCEAN CITY – Members of an Ocean City church softball team like serving time in prison. They’re not there out of punishment, but to serve those who are doing time. That team, the Landmark Church Landsharks, just finished an unbeaten season with a 20-0 […]
Ocean City Council delays parking change request in 2nd Ward
$4.25 million contract to redo boardwalk’s north end approved OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Council tabled a vote last week that would have moved forward with a request to the state for parking changes in the Second Ward sought by Councilman Keith Hartzell. Hartzell has been seeking the changes in response to construction of large […]
Preserving the Past: Success stories of O.C. Historic Home Restoration
Editor’s note: This article is part of a new series showcasing owners of Ocean City historic homes and their preservation success stories. If you would like to tell your success story, please email maryann@friendsocnj.org. OCEAN CITY – John Zdon grew up in Marlton and the beach was usually just a day trip for his family. As he grew older, […]
Say hello to Ro: 94-year-old greets walkers, bikers at south end of boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — Maybe you’ve seen her and it has brightened your day. Ro Rixon is a fixture on the boardwalk at 23rd Street, where she sits on a bench, waving and talking to walkers, runners and bikers passing by in the morning. For the past four summers, she has greeted thousands of people while […]
Gateway Playhouse presents ‘Into the Woods’
SOMERS POINT – Following a tremendous response to auditions with more than 100 people vying for a role, Gateway Playhouse of Somers Point will present Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical “Into the Woods” Sept. 25 through Oct. 5 with two casts. For the first time ever, Gateway will have Thursday night performances in addition to Friday […]
Arc of Cape May County moving into bigger home
SWAINTON — For the past 59 years, the Arc of Cape May County has been working to provide aid and care to residents who were previously overlooked or pushed away, and soon will be moving into a larger space to expand its offerings. Starting the Arc as a way to protect the future of their children, […]
Shore Medical Center presents Leadership Profile Award
SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center announced Kathleen Biancorosso, MBA, administrative director of Patient Experience, a resident of Northfield, is the recipient of its 2025 Leadership Profile Award.This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who lead not only by title, but by example, influence, and heart. They are leaders who elevate those around them, inspiring positive change, […]
Four seeking two Assembly seats in District 1
GOP’s McClellan, Simonsen face challenge from Democrats Rush, Sabo Editor’s note: See related Q&A stories of all the candidates. TRENTON — It’s a four-way race for two seats in Legislative District 1 Assembly, with Republican incumbents Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen facing a challenge from Democrats Carolyn Rush and Carol Sabo on Nov. 4. The […]
Q&A with candidate and current Assemblyman Antwan McClellan
OCEAN CITY – Antwan McClellan, 51, was born and raised in Ocean City and is a 1993 graduate of Ocean City High School. He attended Virginia State University before transferring to Old Dominion University. He worked for 10 years at Sands Hotel and Casino then worked as a paralegal at a law firm in Ocean […]