Cool, cloudy Bayfest draws thousands to Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Under cloudy skies and amid cool temperatures — but no rain — Somers Point celebrated the 35th anniversary of its popular Bayfest celebration Saturday along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the city […]
Somers Point budget includes 1.47-cent tax rate hike
SOMERS POINT — “As mayor, I am absolutely thrilled with this budget. We don’t lose any city services and it takes care of this year and the vision for the next five years,” Mayor Dennis Tapp said April 25 as City Council adopted its 2024 spending plan. The $19,381,816 budget, down $779,754 from 2023, increases […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City events: Block Party weekend
Spring Block Party, merchant table sales OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s annual Spring Block Party will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, from Fifth Street to 14th Street on Asbury Avenue. There will be more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ. On Saturday and Sunday, […]
Ocean City Council Candidates Forum
Nine weigh in on issues facing the resort in event sponsored by the Ocean City Sentinel VIDEO LINK: To view the forum on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/yxN9krSI4sU OCEAN CITY — Nine candidates for five City Council positions shared their views on issues raised by voters and what they would do to address them during […]
Ocean City Council Candidate Forum video
OCEAN CITY – Due to a technical glitch, the first half hour of the Ocean City Council Candidate Forum was not visible on Facebook Live Monday night. The entire forum is available at YouTube by following this link https://youtu.be/yxN9krSI4sU
Somers Point’s Bayfest is Saturday
Features crafts, food vendors, live music By CRAIG D. SCHENCK Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s most popular event, returns for its 35th anniversary April 27 along historic Bay Avenue. Started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime heritage, the event brings more than 25,000 people to the […]
Ocean City Council Candidate Forum at OCHS April 29
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Sentinel is hosting a Candidate Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Hughes Performing Arts Center at Ocean City High School. All nine candidates running for the four ward seats and the remaining term of an at-large position have agreed to participate. They include incumbent […]
Peak Performance Fueled by Spectrum Fitness Rehab has new facility in Egg Harbor Township
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — For the past 21 years, Spectrum Fitness Rehab has tailored its physical therapy to the individual. Its newest location in Egg Harbor Township expands its tailored approach to athletes. Pete Scordo, a physical therapist and co-owner of Spectrum Fitness LLC, said the facility at 3092 English Creek Ave. is a partnership […]
Artist Sue Rau helps preschoolers mark Week of the Young Child at Ocean City Primary School
OCEAN CITY — When Ocean City Primary School celebrated the Week of the Young Child earlier this month, one invited guest held preschoolers’ rapt attention as she painted a colorful giraffe. Sue Rau, an artist who teaches classes at the Ocean City Arts Center, impressed the children and their instructors. “You’re a great inspiration for […]
Shore Physicians Group presents Women’s Health community breakfast May 16
LINWOOD – Shore Physicians Group will host a free community education breakfast on women’s health as part of its “Be Well Connected” series. The event will take place Thursday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road, Linwood, and will feature presentations by three esteemed health experts. Guests will enjoy […]