Mike’s Seafood continues to back autism awareness with 17th annual run/walk in Sea Isle City
SEA ISLE CITY — What started as a way to raise awareness about autism and funding for research and treatment has turned into a “hallmark event” in Sea Isle City. The 17th annual Mike’s Seafood Run/Walk for Autism is scheduled for noon Feb. 15 at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the boardwalk. On-site registration is […]
‘Whispers from the Forgotten in Lower Township’
Documentary on Bethel Cemetery, home to remains of African-American soldiers Editor’s note: The film event is sold out. ERMA — Tim Millaway recently completed a documentary film about Union Bethel Civil War Veterans Cemetery called “Whispers from the Forgotten in Lower Township, New Jersey.” The film is scheduled for its Garden State debut at 1 […]
Somers Point billboard lawsuit is before appellate court
Negotiations are continuing on demolishing Highbank Apartments SOMERS POINT — City Council met in executive session Jan. 23, when solicitor Thomas Smith updated the governing body on litigation involving a proposed billboard at Somers Point Diner. City Council took no action. Reached after the meeting, Smith said the parties are hoping to reach a settlement […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming and ongoing events, meetings
Food is Love food drive is on OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Board of Realtors® is pleased to announce it is kicking off its 2025 Community Service Projects, with the Food Is Love drive to collect food, and household items. Donations will be collected now through Feb. 28 and will be used to “Share […]
Fly, Eagles, Fly!
Littlest fans, teachers rally for Super Bowl champs at Ocean City Primary School OCEAN CITY – There is no proof that the energy at Ocean City Primary School Friday afternoon lifted the Philadelphia Eagles to victory Sunday over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but why not consider it a contributing factor? The […]
Local LGBTQIA+ groups prepared for Trump term
They expected rollback in trans rights, will keep communities informed Many in the LGBTQIA+ community feared the change in presidential administrations. President Donald Trump campaigned with attacks on transgender rights and the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 agenda threatens to roll back the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. On the local level, grassroots organization Equality Cape May […]
Windjammer having drawing Sunday to assist Ocean City native Coste
Tickets available; proceeds go to his cuperation from injuries suffered in New Orleans terror attack SOMERS POINT — The Windjammer Restaurant is auctioning off several baskets filled with goodies to support Ocean City native Adam Coste, who is recovering from extensive lower-body injuries suffered in the Jan. 1 terror attack in New Orleans. Kathy Hoover, […]
Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread hearing expected
Developer pulled them off Somers Point Planning Board agenda in January SOMERS POINT — Those whose mouths are watering in anticipation of a Chick-fil-A opening in Somers Point are going to have to wait a little longer to learn whether the scheme will eventually hatch. Brahin Properties pulled its application two days before the Planning […]
Paper bag fashion show has students designing alphabet costumes with their parents
MARMORA — A “generous donation of paper bags” sparked the imagination of teachers and the creativity of kindergartners for the inaugural Alphabet Fashion Show on Jan. 15 at Upper Township Primary School. Each of the 127 students was assigned a letter, excluding the more difficult ones such as X. At home, they and their parents […]
Mellissa Coker retires as U.T. EMS chief
PETERSBURG — Mellissa Coker isn’t hanging up her superhero cape, just swapping it for another one after serving her final day as chief of the Upper Township Division of EMS on Jan. 31. Coker said Friday she would switch to volunteering with the Upper Township Rescue Squad after taking a new, less death-defying position with […]