Project ‘triggers’ Gillian
Questions the speed of fed approval, $ to foreign firm OCEAN CITY — News that the Ocean Wind 1 project had received federal approval and that the state decided to provide tax breaks to the Danish company behind it had Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian questioning how the approval could move so fast and why […]
Fed approval, NJ tax breaks for wind farm
BOEM issues Record of Decision; work in Ocean City and Upper Township may start this fall OCEAN CITY — A few months ago, as protests from citizens groups and local governments were ongoing, Ocean Wind 1 representatives predicted federal approval of the wind farm — off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties — […]
No-shows delay Somers Point cannabis vote
Four of seven council members skip special meeting Friday SOMERS POINT — Approval of cannabis businesses in Somers Point is going to have to wait at least another six weeks. City Council held a special meeting July 7 to introduce an ordinance that would allow for a cannabis retailer and distributor to open in the […]
Beauty tops age in Wacky Wednesday pie-eating
150 contestants ate hands free in contest wrapped up by a battle of the crown heads OCEAN CITY — Another Wednesday called for another wacky event in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Last week, 150 competitors, ranging from children to adults, turned out for the Wacky Wednesday pie-eating contest under the loggia at the Ocean City […]
Legion post to host two military families in R&R program
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City American Legion Post 524 will welcome two military families to America’s Greatest Family Resort on Sunday, July 16, for a week of fun and festivities courtesy of the post’s Rest & Relaxation Program. The families will be given the use of a free condominium for the week, as well as […]
Somers Point: Places to hit on hot summer nights
A few locations for adult beverages or a Friday concert on the beach SOMERS POINT – As the days and nights get hotter it’s time to take advantage of the nice weather. Living at the shore makes beach days a breeze and there are places to go back to – or try for the first […]
Ocean City is ‘Favorite Beach’ yet again
Sea Isle ranked 2nd in statewide polling OCEAN CITY – For the 10th consecutive year, beachgoers chose Ocean City as “New Jersey’s Favorite Beach” in a statewide poll. Representatives of the N.J. Sea Grant Consortium announced the winners of the annual contest in a presentation on the Ocean City Music Pier Friday morning. The New Jersey […]
Ocean City weighs in: What July 4th means to me
Parade participants talk of patriotism, honoring founders, lemonade and fireworks OCEAN CITY — One day of the year, America’s Greatest Family Resort stakes its best claim to being America’s Most Patriotic Resort. With enough stripes to shame a herd of zebras and enough stars to challenge the Milky Way, residents and visitors alike don the […]
Ocean Wind 1 gets BOEM Record of Decision
If construction plan gets OK, work could begin in the fall in Ocean City and Upper Township OCEAN CITY — A few months ago, as protests from citizens groups and local governments were ongoing, Ocean Wind 1 representatives predicted federal approval of the wind farm — off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties […]
Social media use harming mental health
Teens need personal interaction as balance A study published recently by the American Medical Association revealed that teens who use social media more than three hours a day may be at heightened risk for mental health issues, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mental health issues among teens and children have […]