102 condos at base of Route 52 causeway?
Trocki says he can restart Somers Point nightclub or develop ‘underutilized gem’ of a property SOMERS POINT — Calling it an “underutilized gem,” Ira Trocki, owner of the nightclub currently known as House of Booze, has proposed replacing the aging building with a 102-unit waterfront condominium complex. Trocki pitched his plan to City Council on […]
Hartzell: Downtown rumors hurt whole community
Councilman says rent not reason for majority of vacancies in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — City Councilman Keith Hartzell said social media comments critical of vacancies in the downtown are only serving to hurt the entire community. He used a sizable portion of the March 27 City Council meeting to address concerns that have been […]
Somers Point amends rules for boat trailer parking
Council to greatly limit parking, hasn’t decided what to do with ramp gates SOMERS POINT — Last month, City Council President Charlie Haberkorn said it was time the city address the issues it has been having with the gates on its two boat ramps. The city spent about $152,000 to purchase gates and install them […]
Stockton poll: Majority of voters give Trump poor marks
Survey of N.J. voters hits range of topics; Democrats don’t fare well either GALLOWAY — Most New Jersey voters give the Trump administration poor marks so far and Democrats are frustrated with their party’s response, according to a poll released last week by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University. Voters […]
Citizen: Consider separate solicitors for City Council, administration
OCEAN CITY — A local resident told City Council that it needs its own solicitor, suggesting that having one for both council and the administration poses conflicts of interest. Jim Kelly addressed council during public comment at the March 27 morning meeting. Kelly is a founding member of the newly formed advocacy group Ocean City 2050, […]
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church welcomes new rector
OCEAN CITY – After a year-long period of discernment, the Very Rev. Jay Angerer was selected as Holy Trinity’s new rector. Father Jay was born in Delaware, raised in Virginia, and was ordained in 2002. Since then, he has served as the campus minister for the University of Delaware and started a new Episcopal Church […]
The Longest Yarn opening day set at Aviation Museum
World War II-themed creation marks Battle of Normandy on D-Day ERMA — The World War II-themed traveling exhibit The Longest Yarn, which has been touring the UK and France since last June’s D-Day celebrations, is coming to Cape May County — and the call is going out for local helpers to be a part of […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Author’s High Tea ticket sale April 4 OCEAN CITY – The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library present the annual Author’s High Tea at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Flanders Hotel, Ocean City. Guest speaker will be local author Laurie Zaleski. Tickets are $40 and sales will go live at 6 […]
‘Chicago’ on stage this week at Ocean City High School
Musical brings celebrity murder trials with singing and dancing OCEAN CITY — Cheating wives, celebrity murderesses and a conman lawyer take the stage this week in the Hughes Performing Arts Center at Ocean City High School. The comedy “Chicago: Teen Edition” is a popular musical featuring extensive choreography, amazing songs and a captivating storyline. According to […]