Opinion

By Karen Bruno March 13th  1880 – The Mays Landing Record reported that Prof J.W. Ashborn would soon begin frescoing Al Smith’s new hotel on Peck’s Beach and predicted that he would soon have a lot of work after others saw his work.  Ocean City was established on Peck’s Beach the previous fall and would […]

The homeless need assistance during COVID-19 crisis To the Editor: Now that COVID-19 is a matter of public health, what is happening here in Cape May County?  We at Cape Hope, as a private, nonprofit service provider, are here to assist those who are experiencing homelessness and to work with local and state agencies; but […]

Contrast governor with Trump in press conferences To the Editor: As I was listening to Gov. Murphy’s press conference, I could not help but contrast it with the daily barrage of self-centered ineptitude that we receive from White House “briefings.”   Murphy was articulate, well-prepared, informative and courteous to all who asked questions.   He […]

Great support from the community To the Editor: We feel so blessed to be part of such an amazing community. Hundreds of family, friends and well-wishers gathered at D’Orio’s Circle Café in Somers Point on Feb. 29 to support Mike Shimp. Everyone’s generosity helped us exceed expectations for the event. We know the organizers are […]

Disagrees about ‘essential,’ but likes the leadership Editor’s note: This letter was address to Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian. To the Editor: Again, I realize these are trying times, but you use the term “essential destinations.” Do you define new construction ongoing in Ocean City as “essential destinations” at this point? We, of course, know […]

Practice good will amidst the fear.Still, heed the restrictions People have every right to worry about COVID-19. The novel coronavirus pandemic is causing the type of worldwide disruption not seen since the last world war. It is creating panic across the planet and in our communities here in Cape May and Atlantic counties. But we […]