Grant to make it safer for Upper Township students
PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee has received a $925,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools Program. According to Township Administrator Gary DeMarzo, the grant, which was submitted in November, will be used to create significant safety enhancements for those traveling to and from the district’s schools. DeMarzo said the work […]
Somers Point naval hero subject of one-act play
SPQR Stage Company to highlight tragic death of Richard Somers off Tripoli SOMERS POINT — SPQR Stage Company has announced the performance of two one-act plays featuring New Jersey heroes of American history. “Richard Somers — Anatomy of a Hero” and “Molly Pitcher — Revolutionary Girl Power” were written and will be directed by Bill […]
Boardwalk Art Show, Art of Surfing, Baby Parade, Fishing Pier open house
OCEAN CITY – The 61st annual Boardwalk Art Show is Friday through Sunday between Eighth and 13th streets and the Art of Surfing Festival is Thursday through Saturday at the Ocean City Music Pier. Artists from throughout the region will exhibit and sell their works on the boardwalk. The show will feature fine art, including oils, […]
Oak Ridge Boys’ Richard Sterban followed his heart
He talks of loss of bandmate, getting to know Elvis, making a hard choice; concert July 31 at Ocean City Music Pier By KYLE McCRANE For the Sentinel OCEAN CITY – Country Music Hall Of Famers the Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their trademark vocals to the Music Pier Wednesday, July 31. Since 1972 their bass […]
Brandon Tomasello joins Pops for ‘Great American Songbook’
OCEAN CITY – Sunday night’s concert brought together South Philly native Brandon Tomasello and Maestro Vince Lee with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. The “Great American Songbook” defines the songs “everyone” knows, songs made famous by singers such as Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frankie Valli. Many of them used […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Suds for Seals EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that visit New Jersey, is holding a Suds for Seals fundraiser hosted by Hidden Sands Brewing Company 5:30 to […]
A Singular Sensation
Broadway’s Baayork Lee, who helped originate ‘A Chorus Line,’ teaches master class at Gateway Playhouse SOMERS POINT — Who better to teach the high school actors/dancers in the Gateway to the Arts program about “A Chorus Line” than one of the originators of the storied Broadway musical, Baayork Lee? The famed dancer/actor/choreographer, who a few […]
Ocean City: It’s 5 o’clock at Night in Venice
Boat parade was tribute to Jimmy Buffett OCEAN CITY — It was 5 o’clock all evening in America’s Greatest Family Resort on July 20 as Ocean City celebrated Night in Venice with a tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett. Beneath overcast skies, lost shakers of salt were found at one particular harbor after another as […]
Upper Township man pulls family from O.C. riptide
Local attorney jumped into ocean to save family after lifeguards were off duty OCEAN CITY — Local attorney Brandon Walcott was enjoying some time on the beach Friday night with his wife when he spotted a family struggling in the ocean and launched into action to save them. Tom Stevens, who was on the beach […]
Cooper University Health Care’s Norcross talks expansion in Cape May, Atlantic counties
CAMDEN – Two weeks after Cooper University Health Care acquired Cape Regional Health System, Cooper Chairman George E. Norcross III announced last week his long-term vision for a significant expansion in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The announcement comes just days after U.S. News & World Report announced that Cooper University Hospital in Camden has […]