Young restaurateur couple buys Mexiquila in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — A young southern New Jersey couple is about to bring some Zest to the bayside city’s restaurant scene. Ross and Lauren Hammer, owners of Zest Restaurant Group with three locations in Cape May, have announced the purchase of Mexiquila in Somers Point with plans to reopen the shuttered Mexican restaurant as Pablo […]
Levine, Gormley families donate $2M for STEM scholars
Program meant to expand access to education for Atlantic County students at Stockton University GALLOWAY — Stockton University in partnership with the Levine and Gormley Family Foundations announced Friday the launch of a new $2 million initiative to expand access to high-quality STEM education for Atlantic County students. The pledge from the two foundations will […]
Work on ALDI Food Market, intersection progressing in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to a busy intersection are progressing as part of construction of an ALDI Food Market at Groveland Avenue and New Road. Developer Provco Somers Point LLC is building the 21,659-square-foot market at the site of the former Walgreens pharmacy. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application to build the market at […]
Upper plans to borrow $5 million for rec upgrades, more
PETERSBURG — Upper Township plans to borrow more than $5 million to finance recreation upgrades and other capital improvements. Township Committee introduced a bond ordinance Feb. 2 for reconstruction of the skate park and fitness court, as well as installation of lighting, at Amanda’s Field. Second reading is scheduled for the meeting at 6:30 p.m. […]
Jay Gillian formally announces bid for fifth term as Ocean City mayor
OCEAN CITY — Mayor Jay Gillian formally announced his bid for a fifth term in office Sunday afternoon, saying he believes deeply in the community and there remains work to do. In a 2-minute, 50-second video, Gillian reiterated his former campaign promise “unity in the community.” He said he has always governed by what is […]
Q&A with Jay Gillian: On eve of announcement, mayor addresses personal issues, work in Ocean City government
OCEAN CITY — Before his announcement that he will be running for a fifth term as mayor of Ocean City, Jay Gillian sat down with the Ocean City Sentinel for a Q&A. Questions are in bold. Answers have been edited for length. Personally, this has been a tough time for you. You had to suffer […]
Tax cuts, lower fuel cost boost spending cash
Banker predicts consumers will drive economic growth OCEAN CITY — More money in consumers’ pockets from tax cuts, less withholdings and low gas prices will offset geopolitical uncertainty, an escalating federal deficit and stubborn inflation for a strong economy in 2026. That’s what Greg Matuson, president and CEO of Sturdy Savings, predicted in his 2026 […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Teddy Bear Picnic Jan. 29 CAPE MAY — The Cape May County Library Children’s Department has scheduled Teddy Bear Picnic for 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at the Cape May branch. The program is a cozy and playful early literacy experience designed for children ages 2 to 6 and their loved ones. Bring a favorite stuffie and […]
Ocean City superintendent announces he is retiring in July
School board president: This is a bit of a bomb dropped on us OCEAN CITY – Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christian Angelillo “dropped a bomb” on the Ocean City Board of Education Thursday evening, catching members by surprise by announcing his plans to retire at the end of the school year. Angelillo, 53, who will […]
‘I Have A Dream’
Ocean City celebrates Dr. King with singing, speeches, awards and a community meal OCEAN CITY — Ocean City celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 19 with a ceremony overflowing with good will and powerful emotions. The city’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration brings the religious, […]