$992,000 design contract approved for Public Safety Building
Hartzell raises the question: Does it need room for a municipal court? OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to design the new police station after discussing the need for space for the new municipal court. The contract for $992,000 goes to William McLees Architecture for the Public Safety Building […]
The $23 million in capital projects proposed for 2026
OCEAN CITY — If Ocean City Council approves, here’s what’s on top for the city’s spending on capital projects in the 2026 fiscal year and some in 2027. Maybe there’s something you’ve been waiting for. Check out this partial list that was presented to council Feb. 19: — $4 million for flood mitigation work from […]
Sentinel wins 15 awards in Press Association competition
TRENTON — The Ocean City Sentinel won 15 awards in the New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, six of them for first place, including best editorial and sports sections. The Sentinel also won awards for best special issue, arts and entertainment writing, business and economic writing, column writing, coverage of government, environmental writing, special […]
Ocean City Council delays hiring planner for Wonderland site
Some members question timeline, want more information; citizens critique plan OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council had enough votes to hire a professional planner specifically for the former Wonderland Pier property during the meeting Feb. 19, but at the last minute decided instead to table the matter to ensure all council members were comfortable with […]
Fishing pier closes March 2 for improvement project
OCEAN CITY — Major improvements are coming soon to the fishing pier on the north side of the bridge spanning Great Egg Harbor Inlet. The Cape May County Bridge Commission announced that the pier will be temporarily closed for improvements and beautification enhancements. The pier is anticipated to reopen prior to Memorial Day, weather-permitting. Project […]
Ocean City’s Dead End Bakehouse expands to Somers Point location
SOMERS POINT — Serving hand-rolled bagels, sourdough breads, baked goods and coffee, Dead End Bakehouse opened its third location in Somers Point. The bakery, whose motto is “A dead end that leads to good things … ,” held a grand opening Feb. 21 at 746 Shore Road, across from City Hall. The original location is […]
Blue Dog Group to open Inky’s Cantina + Taqueria on Roosevelt Blvd.
MARMORA — At some point in May, the now-empty Captain Obadiah’s building across from Yesterday’s on Roosevelt Boulevard is going to get “a whole lot more festive” with tacos and tequila. This spring will bring Inky’s Cantina + Taqueria to one of the busiest roads that links Upper Township and Ocean City. The Blue Dog […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Historical Preservation Society dinner TUCKAHOE – Join with members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township for the group’s annual covered dish “Potluck” Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Tuckahoe First United Methodist Church, Route 49, Tuckahoe. The HPSUP Board of Trustees will provide the meat dishes; others feel […]
Blizzard of 2026 buries coast
More than 55,000 homes in southern New Jersey were without power Feb. 23 following a massive blizzard that blanketed the region in 14 to 16 inches of snow, downing trees and making travel near impossible. Meteorologist Nor’easter Nick Pittman said the maximum snowfall in New Jersey was 24 inches in Asbury Park and that the […]
Van Drew says he can deliver beach funding
Congressman hopeful sand can be pumped by summer in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew is hopeful of delivering “tens of millions” of dollars in federal funding for beach replenishment before summer at the Jersey shore. “We’re going to bring money into the district for beach nourishment, for these emergency areas, […]