A slice of American life in Strathmere
Annual patriotic parade welcomes piping plover mascot Stratty McMitchell STRATHMERE — Amid the sights of patriotic-themed costumes, floats, bicycles, classic cars and fire engines, along with the sounds of wailing sirens and an exuberant crowd, Stratty McMitchell made its debut July 4 in Strathmere’s Independence Day parade. The newly hatched mascot of the Strathmere Plover […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Rotary Club hosts speaker OCEAN CITY – The Rotary Club of Ocean City – Upper Township is hosting Rae Griffiths, operations manager of the Cape May Point Science Center, at a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, 21st Street and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. Walk-ins are welcome. Rotary […]
Fourth of July Parade: SOCIA, South Ocean City Improvement Association
OCEAN CITY – Hundreds of people of all ages festooned in red, white and blue took part in the South Ocean City Improvement Association (SOCIA) bicycle parade on July Fourth. The annual family event is one of the highlights of Fourth of July festivities in Ocean City. Families gathered in the parking lot of Our […]
Ocean rescue highlights cooperation of Ocean City Beach Patrol, police and fire departments
Always swim by a lifeguard, always swim by a lifeguard, always swim by a lifeguard OCEAN CITY — Nine people were pulled from the chilly ocean waters Saturday morning in a rescue operation that showed off how well Ocean City’s Beach Patrol, Police Department and Fire Department work together. The rescue took place at one […]
Ocean City Council reorganizes
Ward councilmen sworn in; Madden president, Crowley vice president OCEAN CITY — Four ward councilmen were sworn into office Monday afternoon at the Ocean City Music Pier. Two opted for short speeches and the other two chose to talk for about 15 minutes each about their motivations for running for office and their priorities, reiterating […]
Cape Regional officially part of Cooper University Health
CAMDEN and CAPE MAY – The closing is complete and Cape Regional Health System is now part of Cooper University Health Care, effective July 1. As part of the closing, Cape Regional Medical Center has been renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. “This agreement will transform health care for the residents and visitors of Cape […]
Bernadette Peters kicks off Ocean City Pops season
OCEAN CITY – Broadway’s Bernadette Peters appeared with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra Sunday night to open a star-studded season of concerts in the Music Pier. The 76-year-old Peters brought the energy of a Broadway singer half her age. And the sold-out audience clapped and cheered with her on a familiar repertoire. She offered energy, […]
Dog day of summer: Skato for Kato benefits Humane Society of Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Dozens turned out for the annual Skato for Kato event June 20 that featured a skateboard competition and concert by the punk-pop band The Sheckies. Skateboarders young and old (not quite as old as this former skate rat) attacked the obstacles, ramps and bowls to show off their best tricks at the Ocean City […]
Luxury Bay Club celebrates golden anniversary in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The views of Great Egg Harbor Bay, the spectacular sunsets and the people — that’s the winning combination that has made the luxury Bay Club condominiums the place to be in Ocean City for a half-century, say long-term and short-term residents. The Bay Club Condominium Association had a celebratory party Saturday, June […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
July 4th events in Ocean City OCEAN CITy – The Ocean City Pops will once again give a pair of free outdoor concerts on July 3 and July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. In 8 p.m. shows are at Carey Stadium, just off Boardwalk between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, the Pops will perform patriotic […]