NIGHT IN VENICE 2025
Champions theme a hit with decorators of boats, homes along the parade route OCEAN CITY — This year’s Night in Venice theme was popular among those competing in the boat- and home-decorating contests as America’s Greatest Family Resort held the 70th anniversary event July 26. The theme, “70 Years of Champions,” provided an opportunity for […]
A ‘Good Trouble’ rally in Ocean City
Candidates and other speakers address protesters, call for action OCEAN CITY — Citizens groups picked one of the hottest days of the summer season so far to raise some “Good Trouble” Thursday afternoon, protesting President Donald Trump’s policies and actions while listening to a host of candidates running for county, state and federal offices. It […]
Teen killed on E-bike in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — An Egg Harbor Township teen was killed July 16 in a collision between his E-bike and a car on the bike path in Somers Point. Somers Point Police Chief Robert Somers said officers responded to Maryland Avenue just before 8 p.m. Thursday after receiving reports of the accident. The 14-year-old boy, who […]
Ocean City approves 3% tax on rentals through Airbnb, VRBO and similar platforms
City Council splits 4-3 in favor with arguments for and against new tax OCEAN CITY — Starting late this year or early 2026, people who book short-term rentals in Ocean City through online sites such as Airbnb and VRBO will be paying an additional 3 percent tax. Ocean City Council voted 4-3 Thursday, July 17, […]
Dr. Oz visits AtlantiCare, talks Medicare, Medicaid
ATLANTIC CITY – Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), visited AtlantiCare last week for one of his first integrated health system visits since assuming the role. The visit brought national focus to southeastern New Jersey through critical conversations, elevating the role of health systems in advancing care […]
Ocean City Pops plays Country Jukebox
OCEAN CITY – Ask any music lover around the world what represents American music and the reply will be either jazz or country music. This past Sunday night, the Ocean City Pops turned south for country music. The violins transformed into fiddles, although most of their parts were sustained chords as accompaniment. The brass became commentators […]
Ocean City Council tries again with limits on construction trailers
OCEAN CITY — If proposed rules make it through second reading and a final vote of City Council on Aug. 7, contractors would face restrictions on where they could park dumpsters and construction trailers. City Solicitor Dorothy McCrosson said the administration has been working on this new ordinance for months, talking to the construction community, […]
Fundraiser for retired Somers Point officer
SOMERS POINT — The family of retired Somers Point Police Officer Keith MacEwan is planning a fundraiser to benefit the 25-year veteran, who recently was diagnosed with terminal cancer. During City Council’s meeting July 10, Mayor Dennis Tapp noted MacEwan, 67, had “given so much to the community.” “Keith served as a Somers Point police […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
OCBP chief to speak at Rotary OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Beach Patrol Chief Erich Becker will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 21st Street and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. This is a breakfast menu […]