Ocean City cracks down
New curfew and ban on backpacks approved OCEAN CITY — After being overwhelmed by unruly youths with “a mob-like mentality” creating havoc over Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City Council approved a new curfew Thursday and a ban on backpacks to keep them from bringing alcohol onto the boardwalk in the evenings. The revised curfew is […]
Democrats endorse McCall for surrogate
Ocean City resident ran write-in campaign OCEAN CITY – Cape May County Democrats endorsed Beverly McCall, Esq., as their candidate for surrogate. Following a lifetime of service, she mounted an ambitious write-in campaign and was formally declared a successful candidate for the general election. The County Committee voted June 12 in anticipation of her formal […]
Ocean City buys new scoreboard
OCEAN CITY — Although a business has offered to provide a new scoreboard for Carey Stadium for free, the city isn’t waiting. On Thursday afternoon during a special meeting to approve new ordinances on a curfew, Ocean City Council approved a contract for just less than $30,000 to buy and install a scoreboard to replace […]
Good luck, OCHS Class of ’23
‘At least we’re not graduating from Mainland,’ class president says, poking fun at cross-bay rival in humorous commencement speech OCEAN CITY — Class of 2023 President Charlie Costal used humor, wit, charm and his commanding on-stage presence to deliver a graduation speech not soon to be forgotten. Making references to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Good luck, MRHS Class of ’23
‘Change is constant’ is theme at commencement after storm clears to allow families to watch as graduates get diplomas LINWOOD — Ominously dark clouds spewed torrential rain early but gave way to overcast skies with rays of sun and a cool breeze for the Mainland Regional High School commencement ceremony June 16. Led by faculty […]
Juneteenth brings community together to celebrate roots in the sand
OCEAN CITY — Dozens came together Saturday at the Eighth Street Recreation Center complex to celebrate the rich history of African Americans in Ocean City and across the nation. The Juneteenth event included speakers, live music, a comedy show, drums, vendors, bounce houses, food trucks and a chance to catch up with old friends. It […]
Ocean City tables ban on e-bikes
OCEAN CITY — After getting an education from folks who said electric bikes are the only way they can pedal the boardwalk, Ocean City Council tabled a resolution that would ban e-bikes year-round. Multiple people spoke up during public comment at Thursday evening’s meeting, a majority opposing the ban that was proposed after others asked […]
Local organizations offer welcome, resources
OCEAN CITY — There is no shortage of groups and organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ community locally, from the Atlantic County Queer Alliance to Equality Cape May and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Ocean City. They were out in force for Saturday’s first-ever Ocean City Pride Fest organized by […]
Somers Point beach concert series begins
SOMERS POINT — Somers Point celebrated the return of its beach concert series and its newfound standing as the Best Outdoor Concert Series in America on June 9 with a performance by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Presented by the city and its Beach Concert Committee, the Somers Points Concerts on the Beach series, […]
Second Chance Boutique moves up a floor
Managers tell patrons they’re in same building, not not believe rumors OCEAN CITY — Second Chance Boutique is still standing after its move to the second floor in the Shoppes at Asbury building at 801 Asbury Ave., despite rumors that the shop had closed or moved without notice. Since the move upstairs, the thrift shop […]