SOCIA July 4th Parade draws nearly 1,500 people on America’s birthday
OCEAN CITY – The South Ocean City Improvement Association July Fourth Bike Parade drew nearly 1,500 people, including the participants in the annual bike parade and the volunteers. The participants gathered at Our Lady of Good Counsel at 39th and Central Avenue for the 10 a.m. parade on a hot morning that featured a cooling […]
Tagging horseshoe crabs
Volunteers help Fish & Wildlife track ancient, keystone species CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — With the backdrop of a beautiful sunset over Delaware Bay on a quite warm mid-June evening, mosquitoes and biting flies were pestering some 75 volunteers gathered at the narrow Kimbles Beach. The volunteers were taking in instructions about the creatures with […]
Conservation-minded interns assist U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Different paths led bio-interns to the American Conservation Experience and Cape May National Wildlife Refuge CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Different paths led a pair of bio-interns to the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, but both are ardent about preserving wildlife and the environment. Kiana Itschner-Washington and Ari Huang are at the refuge as part […]
Tagging horseshoe crabs a rewarding family experience
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — For family activities, horseshoe crab tagging has to rank among the more unusual. But for the environmentally conscious, there are multiple reasons to enjoy it. For the Van Wingerden family of Ocean City — Kevin and Rhonda and daughters Lily and Hannah — it has become an annual ritual. The […]
Ocean City tries again: Council approves 3% tax on Airbnb, VRBO rentals
Second reading and public hearing set OCEAN CITY — In a split vote, Ocean City Council approved a new 3 percent tax on rentals placed through transient marketplace services such as Airbnb and VRBO. The move June 26 came after a similar attempt was thwarted in December 2024 when representatives of multiple hotels and motels […]
Bar music ordinance in Somers Point may be invalid
SOMERS POINT — Turn it up. A litany of tickets last summer has led the owner of The Point beach bar to file a legal action against the city, claiming its alcoholic beverage ordinance relative to outside music is invalid and seeking relief from the penalties and a stop to further enforcement. The ordinance, passed […]
Deauville’s license is renewed in Strathmere in spite of opposition
PETERSBURG — Township Committee renewed the Deauville Inn’s liquor license June 23 with one condition, but not the many that neighbors sought. Multiple Strathmere residents expressed opposition to the township renewing the license, complaining of noise, parking and open-container violations. Attorney Dottie McCrosson, representing the Deauville, said the Planning Board reviewed the site plan of […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Masonic Lodge hoagie sale July 4 OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 is hosting an Italian hoagie sale fundraiser Friday, July 4. Hoagies are $10; a limited number of meatball subs will be available for $10. Pre-ordered sandwiches can be picked up at American Legion Post 524 at 4562 West Ave., Ocean […]
Design contract approved for Ocean City airport terminal
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved a contract to design the new $6 million terminal building for the municipal airport. At the June 26 meeting, council approved the $435,000 professional services contract with William McLees Architecture to design the building. The fees include the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid assistance and reimbursable […]
Maestro Vince Lee: Ocean City Pops has a ‘candy store’ of music
OCEAN CITY – “Strike Up the Band” opened the Ocean City Pops Orchestra concert on Sunday night. Maestro Vince Lee introduced a season of variety from the Pops Orchestra, previewing some of the summer’s coming repertoire and showcasing the amazing breadth of talent in the orchestra. Lee, as he often does, raved about the collection […]