NJ Transit has ignored South Jersey for many decades
Testa, officials: That is not the case any more CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — “South Jersey has been ignored for many decades,” said Kris Kolluri, an executive with the state’s top transportation organizations. “Only government could mess this up for so long,” added state Sen. Michael Testa, noting that none of the bus routes from Vineland […]
Neuroscience student an artist-in-residence at The Shores
OCEAN CITY – Artists-in-residence are usually located in museums, art centers, nonprofits or universities. This summer, Leah Strasser is an artist-in-residence at The Shores, a United Methodist Community for seniors in Ocean City. “Art has many benefits – from dexterity and motor skills to emotional wellbeing,” Strasser maintains. “I have so many heartwarming stories from creating […]
Brickyard Disc Golf in Birch Grove Park
NORTHFIELD — City officials have invited the public out to Birch Grove Park for the grand opening of The Brickyard Disc Golf Course on Aug. 14. The event, scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m., will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, clinic, demonstrations and lessons in the sport, which is played with discs of differing weights and […]
Somers Point envisions itself a future birding destination
Moving forward as film-ready community; citizen complains about the bass SOMERS POINT — The city is among the many places on the Atlantic Flyway popular with birds and, therefore, birders. Councilwoman Janice Johnston, liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, said the group is working on bringing birding to Somers Point. “We have a lot […]
Night in Venice boat parade takes over the bay, lagoons
OCEAN CITY – The annual Night in Venice boat parade took to the lagoons and back bay in Ocean City Saturday night. Above, Miss Night in Venice Nadia Marzano, far left, with her court. Many of the boats were decorated with patriotic themes in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.– PHOTOS by CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff
Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge is exactly that
Jellyfish make presence felt as added obstacle in 18th annual CMPBP race CAPE MAY POINT — If you didn’t think the women on the local beach patrols were tough enough, you should have joined the spectators July 22 at St. Pete’s Beach to watch the 2026 Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge. The 54 competitors […]
Miss Night in Venice 2026 crowned
By NADINE OTTO/For the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – On Monday night, July 20, Ocean City’s 2026 Miss Night in Venice queen and her court were announced at a ceremony at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Before a crowd of family, friends and local charity representatives, Nadia Marzano was crowned as the Miss Night in Venice, April Wright […]
New E-bike regulations in effect across the state
OCPD chief says reckless operation will be prime reason for police stops OCEAN CITY — Not much will change for the Ocean City Police Department after the state’s new E-bike regulations went into effect July 19 — officers will continue to enforce traffic laws based on observable offenses in an effort to make the streets […]
New O.C. ordinance prohibits camping, sleeping on city property prohibited
Summer people napping on towels, chairs on the beach shouldn’t be concerned OCEAN CITY — In spite of how the new ordinance sounds, Ocean City’s cops aren’t going to roust you if you’re napping on the beach. But don’t take that too far. City Council approved an ordinance at its July 16 meeting that sounds […]
Somers Point Council changes mind on parking issue
Public against businesses using city’s lots to meet parking requirements SOMERS POINT — The public spoke. City Council listened. More than a dozen people came out July 23 against a proposal to allow new businesses around Bay Avenue to use municipal parking lots to meet the required number of spots. “It’s got to be one […]