Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Book sale June 20-21 at Linwood Library LINWWOOD – The Friends of the Linwood Library will be holding its Spring Book and Bake Sale at the library, 301 Davis Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. There will be many interesting books to choose from and delicious baked goods to […]
MRHS grad co-produces Tony Award-winning play
Mike and Carlee Productions’ Broadway play ‘Oh, Mary!’ wins for best actor, best director LINWOOD — When the Tony Awards were announced Sunday evening, June 8, a Linwood native sitting there at the ceremony in Radio City Music Hall jumped out of her seat. The Broadway play “Oh, Mary!” that Carlee Briglia co-produced with partner […]
Ocean City No Kings protest draws massive crowd
Protesters line causeway from base of causeway in Ocean City past Welcome Center OCEAN CITY — “I am in such fear for our democracy,” said Sonya Bertini of Margate, a former longtime resident of Ocean City and an Ocean City High School graduate. “For the first time in my 66 years, I’m terrified of what […]
Hidden cameras found in Ocean City Boardwalk restrooms
Police are investigating and will be doing more checks OCEAN CITY – Hidden cameras were found in multiple bathrooms on the Ocean City Boardwalk, police confirmed Friday, June 13. Lt. Dan Lancaster of the Ocean City Police Department Detective Bureau said officers responded to a report of a recording device found inside one of the […]
Upper Township mayor: Keep the drawbridge at Carson’s Inlet
Township Committee wants action on microplastics PETERSBURG — Township Committee voted June 9 to object to a plan by the county and U.S. Coast Guard to replace the drawbridge over Corsons Inlet with a fixed-span bridge. Mayor Curtis Corson said the Coast Guard was seeking the township’s approval. He said he has mixed emotions about […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard tryouts
Tough competition for limited spots; OCBP seeks candidates with physical and character attributes OCEAN CITY — The competition for a spot on the Ocean City Beach Patrol was much tougher Saturday than in recent years. With 47 candidates trying out, the OCBP planned to select less than a fifth overall. “We’re only going to take eight, […]
Somers Point Farm Market benefits shoppers and local history
Demand for spaces and variety of vendors boost visits to Somers Mansion SOMERS POINT — As the summer goes on, the Somers Point Farm Market on the grounds of Somers Mansion is only going to get busier as a perfect location for locals and visitors heading into neighboring Ocean City. The Farm Market is scheduled […]
Citizen groups coalescing opposition to Mita’s boardwalk hotel
In wake of chamber’s conditional support of plan, they’re ramping up efforts, joining together OCEAN CITY — With the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce throwing its conditional support behind Eustace Mita’s plans for a boardwalk hotel, citizen groups have ramped up marshaling their forces in opposition. Multiple groups have been forming since last August […]
‘All rights are important’: Groups share information, support, promote advocacy for LGBTQIA+ community
OCEAN CITY — A wide array of organizations came out to support the We Belong Cape May County OC Pride Fest on Saturday, wanting members of the LGBTQIA+ community to know that they do indeed belong. After speakers and a Saturday morning march on the Ocean City Boardwalk, the Pride Fest moved to the Ocean […]
Coalition fights short-term rentals change in Somers Point
Somers Point has proposed extending minimum stay from three to seven nights SOMERS POINT — A number of short-term rental owners have formed a coalition in opposition to City Council’s proposal to extend the minimum length of a stay from three to seven nights. City Council voted 5-2 on May 22 to introduce Ordinance 13, […]