Bar music ordinance in Somers Point may be invalid
SOMERS POINT — Turn it up. A litany of tickets last summer has led the owner of The Point beach bar to file a legal action against the city, claiming its alcoholic beverage ordinance relative to outside music is invalid and seeking relief from the penalties and a stop to further enforcement. The ordinance, passed […]
Deauville’s license is renewed in Strathmere in spite of opposition
PETERSBURG — Township Committee renewed the Deauville Inn’s liquor license June 23 with one condition, but not the many that neighbors sought. Multiple Strathmere residents expressed opposition to the township renewing the license, complaining of noise, parking and open-container violations. Attorney Dottie McCrosson, representing the Deauville, said the Planning Board reviewed the site plan of […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Masonic Lodge hoagie sale July 4 OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Masonic Lodge No. 171 is hosting an Italian hoagie sale fundraiser Friday, July 4. Hoagies are $10; a limited number of meatball subs will be available for $10. Pre-ordered sandwiches can be picked up at American Legion Post 524 at 4562 West Ave., Ocean […]
Design contract approved for Ocean City airport terminal
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved a contract to design the new $6 million terminal building for the municipal airport. At the June 26 meeting, council approved the $435,000 professional services contract with William McLees Architecture to design the building. The fees include the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid assistance and reimbursable […]
Maestro Vince Lee: Ocean City Pops has a ‘candy store’ of music
OCEAN CITY – “Strike Up the Band” opened the Ocean City Pops Orchestra concert on Sunday night. Maestro Vince Lee introduced a season of variety from the Pops Orchestra, previewing some of the summer’s coming repertoire and showcasing the amazing breadth of talent in the orchestra. Lee, as he often does, raved about the collection […]
Upper Township Summer Celebration beats July Fourth to the punch
PETERSBURG — Families decked out in patriotic outfits gathered June 28 at Amanda’s Field with friends to take in the food, fun and fireworks. Upper Township held its Summer Celebration on Saturday beneath a blazing sun with temperatures in the high 80s that cooled as the evening progressed. Committeeman Sam Palombo, who is liaison to […]
Shore Road improvements mean summer disruptions
SOMERS POINT — Roadway improvements have begun on Shore Road from Goll Avenue in the south to Ocean Heights Avenue in the north, forcing partial road closures that will continue through the summer. City Council awarded a $951,306 contract Dec. 6 to Fred M. Schiavone Construction of Malaga for the Shore Road Pedestrian Improvements project. […]
NOAA: Know Your Blue IQ
Fed agency teams with Ocean Positive Foundation on video series to keep people safe in the ocean OCEAN CITY — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) partnered with the Smithsonian Institution and the Ocean Positive Foundation — headed by local resident and ocean expert Bruckner Chase — to create videos warning of threats in coastal […]
Group offers ‘Better Idea’ for Wonderland Pier site
Ocean City 2050’s proposal is for mixed use Wonderland Commons; owner Eustace Mita to make his pitch to City Council Aug. 21, but could present it earlier Editor’s note: This update corrects date of planned presentation of Icona at Wonderland before Ocean City Council. (The presentation date was erroneously reported as Aug. 12.) OCEAN CITY […]
Ocean City High School’s Class of 2025 receive their diplomas
Photos of all the students participating in graduation OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City High School Class of 2025 received their diplomas in a ceremony at Carey Stadium late Wednesday afternoon, June 18. This is a gallery – an extensive gallery – with photos of all the members who took part in the ceremony. For […]