Numerous fall events in Ocean City, Upper Township, Sea Isle City, mainland
OCEAN CITY — The dog days of summer are the 40 hottest, most humid of the year, spanning July 3-Aug. 11. While summer is now just a passing memory, Ocean City will hold its Dog Days on Oct. 24-25. The two-day event, during which leashed dogs will be permitted on the boardwalk from 9 a.m. […]
Jewish Family Services having annual Thanksgiving drive
With Thanksgiving approaching, many families are looking forward to gathering around the dinner table to celebrate the holiday. However, for some families, putting a traditional Thanksgiving meal on the table may be a challenge. This year, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) will once again help local families enjoy a holiday […]
Somers Point considers changes to boat launch fees, process
SOMERS POINT — City Council introduced two ordinances Oct. 8 to clean up language in its code regarding permits for use of the boat ramps and trailer parking. Mayor Dennis Tapp said the changes are meant to clear up some confusion and facilitate the city selling daily permits for its ramps at John F. Kennedy […]
Hope Music Fest Oct. 21 helps those fighting cancer, affected by cancer
SOMERS POINT — “It’s all about having a night of music because music soothes the soul. It’s a balm to anxiety and troubled souls,” Dr. Julianne Childs said of the upcoming fundraiser. The 22nd annual Hope Music Fest is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Josie Kelly’s Public House, 908 Shore […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Book & Bake Saleat Northfield Library NORTHFIELD – The Friends of the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield is having a Book & Bake Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the library, 241 Mill Road. Get a great deal on children’s and […]
Ocean City’s Fall Block Party draws thousands
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s annual Fall Block Party drew tens of thousands of people to America’s Greatest Family Resort Saturday, Oct. 10. Shoppers fill Asbury Avenue from Fifth to 12th streets from the 9 a.m. starting time until 5 p.m. A few hundred vendors offered up a wide range of merchandise from clothes to […]
Goodbye, Seaspray
Dilapidated former condos come down in party to welcome The Drift to Ocean City’s Gateway District OCEAN CITY – Harry Vanderslice and his extended family watched the demolition of the old Seaspray condominiums last week. He was nostalgic after construction equipment tore into the faded green exterior walls late that Wednesday morning, Sept. 30. As […]
Summer, overall, was good for business in Cape May County
Some sectors did not fare as well As the summer season came to a close, tourism and business leaders looked back to gauge the region’s success. While final numbers have yet to be calculated, initial indicators show growth in tourism throughout Cape May County in summer 2026. County Tourism Director Diane Wieland said the Department […]
Route 50 overnight closures, detours begin Oct. 7 as project advances
UPPER TOWNSHIP — Overnight closures and detours were scheduled on Route 50 northbound and southbound beginning Oct. 7 as a maintenance roadway improvement project advances in Upper Township. Route 50 is scheduled to be closed and detoured in one direction at a time between Route 9 and Perry Road from 8 p.m. Oct. 7 until […]