Ocean City Pops goes to the opera
OCEAN CITY – Sunday night at the Music Pier, Maestro Vince Lee and the Ocean City Pops Orchestra took a trip through some of the most iconic opera arias with three outstanding soloists. The repertoire included the melodies that are familiar, not only from their originating operas, but tunes that appear in advertisements, cartoon soundtracks, and […]
OCHS grad Dolan helps Avalon repeat as S.J. Champs
AVALON – A third-place finish in the singles row, a second-place finish in the doubles row and a “shocking” win in the swim by Ocean City High School grad Dolan Grisbaum netted a repeat victory for the Avalon Beach Patrol in Monday evening’s South Jersey Lifeguard Championship. The AVP won the 2024 title, earning it […]
Antonella DiAntonio crowned Miss Ocean City 2026
She is the first to also win Little Miss Ocean City and Junior Miss Ocean city OCEAN CITY — Antonella DiAntonio did what no one had ever done before Saturday night at the Music Pier. Upon being named Miss Ocean City 2026, the 17-year-old became the first ever to win all three crowns bestowed by […]
Incredible Gardens home sports high-end amenities with upside-down design
OCEAN CITY — Listing agent Chris Monihan calls the fantastic home at 16 Harbor Road “the perfect Gardens neighborhood custom single family shore home with a touch of elegance in one of the most sought after locations in Ocean City. “This spectacular home was designed by Asher Architects and built by custom builder Chet Asher,” […]
Van Drew failed to protect shore, opponent claims
Congressman cites millions he has secured for projects NORTHFIELD — With the imminent loss of millions in federal funding that has supported New Jersey’s beach restoration since 1996, congressional candidate Terri Reese of Northfield called on U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R–2nd) to stop dodging responsibility and start delivering for the people of coastal communities. “Beach […]
Brigantine wins Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard title; Longport second, OCBP third
15 beach patrols compete in eight events testing their lifesaving skills WILDWOOD – The Brigantine City Beach Patrol won the first of the “Big Three” late-season lifeguard races Friday, July 25, taking the Dutch Hoffman Memorials by scoring in five of the eight races, winning two. The Longport Beach Patrol finished second with 16 points […]
Why do these competitors do the grueling Cape May Point Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Challenge?
Their answers? Camaraderie. Mutual support. Testing themselves. Trauma bonding. CAPE MAY POINT — Kristen Moorby came up with the idea for a “grueling endurance race” for female lifeguards nearly two decades ago. Only 11 competitors entered the first race. In the 17th edition of the race this past July 23, 56 guards from 17 patrols […]
One Grueling Race
Tough competition, rough conditions for 17th annual Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge CAPE MAY POINT — When Sara Werner emerged from the surf after the second leg of the Cape May Point Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Challenge on July 23, only Becca Cubbler was within a minute. The currents around St. Pete’s beach were […]
A ‘Good Trouble’ rally in Ocean City
Candidates and other speakers address protesters, call for action OCEAN CITY — Citizens groups picked one of the hottest days of the summer season so far to raise some “Good Trouble” Thursday afternoon, protesting President Donald Trump’s policies and actions while listening to a host of candidates running for county, state and federal offices. It […]
Pearl Arking
Our beloved Pearl Arking passed away July 16, 2025, at 105 years. Born December 30, 1919 in Patchogue, N.Y., she resided in Coral Springs (and Hollywood) Florida. Pearl and late husband Bill had Arking’s Linen Shop on the Ocean City Boardwalk for 50 years. (Closed 1988.) Beautiful and lustrous, like the gem she was named […]