Ocean City students spread holiday cheer to veterans
Editor’s note: Story courtesy of the Ocean City School District. OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School library has a holiday card station that has become an annual fixture – and a way to brighten the season for local veterans. The station is stocked with colorful construction paper, decorative holiday stationery, festive stickers and […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Cocoa & Coloring set for Dec. 29 STONE HARBOR — The Cape May County Library Children’s Department has scheduled Cocoa & Coloring for 5 to 6 p.m.Dec. 29 at the Stone Harbor branch. Stop by for festive fun and a colorful time. Children age 3 and olderare invited to drop in for an hour of […]
Seaspray replacement gets new zone in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council cleared the way for a new four-story condominium project at the corner of Bay Avenue and 34th Street to replace the closed Seaspray Condominiums. On second reading Dec. 18, council unanimously approved amending the zoning of the Seaspray parcel, making it a zone unto its own. It separates that […]
Mario John Trofa
Mario John Trofa passed away peacefully in his beloved Ocean City on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a respected public finance attorney whose career spanned more than 45 years. John was the beloved husband of Gretchen Trofa (nee Hess) and the proud father of five […]
Shore Medical Center named ‘Top Hospital’
Rating given to only 52 general hospitals across the nation SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center has been named a “Top Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group, which rates standards at the nation’s hospitals. The award was announced Monday, Dec. 15. Shore was one of only 52 general hospitals nationwide to receive the honor and one […]
Upper Township cuts ribbon on new pickleball complex
PETERSBURG — Township Committee welcomed local residents and pickleball enthusiasts to the new pickleball complex Dec. 8. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in front of the courts, during which Mayor Curtis Corson and Committeeman Sam Palombo spoke on improving the health of the community through recreation. Palombo, who oversees sports and recreational Programs and […]
Somers Point council OK with condo-hotel
Wants size, parking worked out, but not in favor of a PILOT SOMERS POINT — City Council signaled support Dec. 11 for a proposed 100-unit condo-hotel on Bay Avenue, on the condition that a couple of issues get worked out in advance. Some members would like to see the proposal downsized, saying it is too […]
Upper Township Committee to vote in January on cannabis dispensary
PETERSBURG — Township Committee has moved ahead with plans to allow a retail cannabis dispensary following discussion Dec. 15. Mayor Curtis Corson said an amendment to the township’s cannabis ordinance is expected to be on the agenda Jan. 12, with a public hearing and final vote slated for Jan. 26. Corson has said the amendment […]
Strathmere beaches still in bad shape
PETERSBURG – Mayor Curtis Corson noted the beaches in Strathmere, particularly in the north end of the island, remain in poor shape due to erosion. He said Dec. 7 that state funding for a replenishment project is in place and “hopefully there’s going to be federal funding available.” Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike reported that […]