Ocean City 2050 commissions poll: More residents oppose boardwalk hotel than support it
Advocacy group says commissioned census shows 78 percent would rather have family-friendly attractions and entertainment like it has proposed OCEAN CITY — An independent poll commissioned by a local citizens group shows a majority of Ocean City residents are very or somewhat opposed to Eustace Mita’s proposal to build a 252-room hotel at the former […]
Longport wins women’s invitational on home surf
LONGPORT — The women of the Longport Beach Patrol took first and third in the swim and scored points in each rowing race to win the 27th Longport Women’s Lifeguard Invitational on July 8. The surf was rough and a storm was threatening, but despite some clouds to the west it was a great night […]
Contestants gobble up the fun and Wacky Wednesday pie-eating in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — A little rain didn’t stop a crowd from lining up to compete July 2 in the annual Wacky Wednesday Pie Eating Contest — a holiday tradition in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Competitors from as close as Ocean City and Upper Township and as far away as Morocco gathered to show their mastery […]
Sea Isle City hosts the South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference
SEA ISLE CITY – The South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference returned to Sea Isle City for the second year on June 26. Sixty-one women lifeguards from 16 towns were in attendance: Atlantic City, Avalon, Cape May, Cape May Point, Longport, Margate, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Ocean Grove, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Sea Isle City, Upper Township, […]
Proper footwear required to prevent splinters, stubs on the boardwalk
By ERICH BECKER OCBP Operations Chief OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has an ordinance that requires people wear shoes, sandals or other protective devices when walking on the boardwalk or its steps. It’s unlawful to be on the boardwalk without footwear to help prevent injuries. It’s a smart law, and many people probably wish they […]
SOCIA July 4th Parade draws nearly 1,500 people on America’s birthday
OCEAN CITY – The South Ocean City Improvement Association July Fourth Bike Parade drew nearly 1,500 people, including the participants in the annual bike parade and the volunteers. The participants gathered at Our Lady of Good Counsel at 39th and Central Avenue for the 10 a.m. parade on a hot morning that featured a cooling […]
Goldcoast condominium perfect headquarters to enjoy island’s amenities
OCEAN CITY — The Plaza 22 condominium at 2137 Asbury Ave. unit 19 is the perfect place to drop the bags and head out to experience everything the island has to offer. Located in the popular Goldcoast section of America’s Greatest Family Resort, the 820-square-foot home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms is close to start […]
Ocean City tries again: Council approves 3% tax on Airbnb, VRBO rentals
Second reading and public hearing set OCEAN CITY — In a split vote, Ocean City Council approved a new 3 percent tax on rentals placed through transient marketplace services such as Airbnb and VRBO. The move June 26 came after a similar attempt was thwarted in December 2024 when representatives of multiple hotels and motels […]
Design contract approved for Ocean City airport terminal
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council approved a contract to design the new $6 million terminal building for the municipal airport. At the June 26 meeting, council approved the $435,000 professional services contract with William McLees Architecture to design the building. The fees include the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid assistance and reimbursable […]
Joseph P. Berenato Jr., 83
Joseph P. Berenato Jr., 83, of Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph Berenato Sr. and Mary (Lupico) Berenato. As a young child, he moved to Camden, New Jersey, […]