Somers Point may lease space in New York Ave. school
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point School District has advertised space for lease at New York Avenue School and the city is considering utilizing some of the space.Interim Superintendent Chris Kobik said the Board of Education sent out a request for proposals for leasing two floors of the building. Bid opening was scheduled for March […]
Colony Club inducts new members
OCEAN CITY – The Colony Club of Ocean City welcomed four new members at its recent monthly meeting at the Community Center of Ocean City. Inducted were Christine Wilson, Nora Fischer, Chris Beisel and Ann Raab. Members were also updated on the club’s activities and programs. Cathi Ferber is chairman of the major fundraiser, a […]
East Lynne Theater to stage reading based on Jim Plousis: Jersey Lawman
CAPE MAY – East Lynne Theater Company will produce “Jersey Lawman: A Life on the Right Side of Crime,” a staged reading based on the memoir by Jim Plousis and George Ingram 8 p.m., April 20. Adapted for the stage by Thomas Raniszewski, the story highlights the 40-year law enforcement career of Plousis from his […]
Somers Point Education Foundation mixer April 25
SOMERS POINT — The Somers Point Foundation for Education has scheduled its second annual mixer and cash raffle for April 25 at Somers Point Brewing Co. Chuck Westcott, a member of the foundation board, said the group consists of a mix of parents, residents, teachers, new superintendent Ted Pugliese, business members and others. “The sole […]
Somers Point: Spring paving under way, study of Rt. 52 sought
SOMERS POINT — Winter’s potholes will soon be a jiggly old memory as spring roadwork begins around the city. Engineer Greg Schneider updated City Council about ongoing and future projects March 28. He said phase 1 of Ocean Avenue paving has been completed and was awaiting inspection. Plans are complete for Ocean Avenue phase 2 […]
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade is Saturday
OCEAN CITY – The early forecast for the weekend looks sunny and mild, and Ocean City will be ready to welcome spring and the end of tax season with the annual Doo Dah Parade on Saturday, April 13. The Doo Dah Parade is Ocean City’s season-opening celebration of all things humorous. The procession features marching bands, […]
Bernadette Peters to open Ocean City Pops season
Tickets on sale April 10 OCEAN CITY – Tickets for the season-opening Ocean City Pops concert featuring theater, television and film star Bernadette Peters will go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 10. Peters will join the Pops at the Ocean City Music Pier to kick off the 2024 season at 7:30 p.m. […]
Memorabilia merchants, collectibles, comics crowds come together at OC Con
See photo gallery below OCEAN CITY — America’s Greatest Family Resort played host to two days of comic books, collectibles and cosplay during OC Con 2024 on April 6-7. The public was offered free admission to the events at the Music Pier, where the Batmobile from the 1989 film starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson […]
Ocean City Sea&Do events
Juried Photography Show at Arts Center OCEAN CITY – The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center features its “Annual Juried Photography Show” through April 30. A “Meet the Artists’ reception will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. The gallery is in the Arts Center, second floor of the Ocean City Community Center […]
Ocean City sees ‘light at end of tunnel’ on capital projects
Proposes $150 million in capital project debt atop existing $200 million debt OCEAN CITY — “We really see a light at the end of the tunnel.” That’s how Ocean City Finance Director Frank Donato described the new five-year capital plan for Ocean City that envisions spending $159 million with about $150 million in new debt […]