Ocean City 2050 commissions poll: More residents oppose boardwalk hotel than support it
Advocacy group says commissioned census shows 78 percent would rather have family-friendly attractions and entertainment like it has proposed OCEAN CITY — An independent poll commissioned by a local citizens group shows a majority of Ocean City residents are very or somewhat opposed to Eustace Mita’s proposal to build a 252-room hotel at the former […]
Somers Point School District, union, agree on contract
Raises wages 15 percent months after district lays off 15 teachers SOMERS POINT — The Board of Education approved a four-year contract agreement with the Somers Point Education Association on June 26. The contract will increase salaries and wages by more than 15 percent over its term, nearly two months after the school district cut 15 […]
Does Somers Point have an identity crisis?
Is it a residential community or will it be welcoming to tourists? SOMERS POINT — Somers Point has an identity problem. Is it a residential seaside community or a tourist town? That issue was at the heart of the debate June 12 when City Council voted 4-3 to extend the minimum stay at short-term rental […]
Contestants gobble up the fun and Wacky Wednesday pie-eating in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — A little rain didn’t stop a crowd from lining up to compete July 2 in the annual Wacky Wednesday Pie Eating Contest — a holiday tradition in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Competitors from as close as Ocean City and Upper Township and as far away as Morocco gathered to show their mastery […]
Sea Isle City hosts the South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference
SEA ISLE CITY – The South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference returned to Sea Isle City for the second year on June 26. Sixty-one women lifeguards from 16 towns were in attendance: Atlantic City, Avalon, Cape May, Cape May Point, Longport, Margate, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Ocean Grove, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Sea Isle City, Upper Township, […]
Proper footwear required to prevent splinters, stubs on the boardwalk
By ERICH BECKER OCBP Operations Chief OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has an ordinance that requires people wear shoes, sandals or other protective devices when walking on the boardwalk or its steps. It’s unlawful to be on the boardwalk without footwear to help prevent injuries. It’s a smart law, and many people probably wish they […]
Sea Isle City to host annual Sandy Sprint on July 19
SEA ISLE CITY — The annual Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5k and Family Fun Walk is coming up on July 19 to raise awareness for ovarian cancer. In 2000, Robin Cohen was a nurse working with patients with gynecological cancers. In 2025, she’s the CEO and co-founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Sustainable Book Group to meet OCEAN VIEW – The Sustainable Book Group (SBG) for Ocean City and Upper Township monthly meeting will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Upper Township Senior/Wellness Center, 1369 Stagecoach Road, Ocean View. This is a hybrid meeting – both virtual and in-person. Walk-ins are welcome. This month SBG will […]
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 […]
Crowley weighs in on new role at Ocean City Council president
Discusses budgeting, Wonderland site, public comment, personnel OCEAN CITY — At the July 1 Ocean City Council meeting, Terry Crowley Jr., the former vice president of council, was unanimously elected president, while former president Pete Madden was named vice president. The Sentinel posed a range of questions to the First Ward representative on the budget, […]