Classic island bungalow close to the bay updated but keeps its beach vibe
OCEAN CITY — The classic shore town bungalow at 26 Sunset Place is the perfect mix of nostalgic and new. While the two-bedroom rancher maintains its 1950s charm on the outside and interior design — the living room, dining area and kitchen are on the left, bedrooms (one with a powder room) and a full bathroom […]
DeMarzo lawsuit against Palombos dismissed with prejudice
PETERSBURG — A judge has dismissed a civil complaint filed by former Upper Township administrator Gary DeMarzo against two Township Committee members. Judge James Pickering Jr. ruled May 16 that a complaint filed against Committeeman Zach Palombo and Committeeman Sam Palombo was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought back before the court. DeMarzo […]
Primaries June 10: Big slates for governor, but not locally
TRENTON — After a tense presidential election year, New Jersey residents will be heading to the polls again this fall to vote for a new governor along with local, county and state representatives. Before they do, they’ll hit the polls June 10 in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Governor’s races Gov. Phil Murphy will not […]
Ocean City ramps up events for expected busy summer
OCEAN CITY — This Friday, a big symbolic key will be turned and business people, some in suits and ties, will calmly march into the Atlantic Ocean along with a misguided photographer or two. The festivities at the start of the Memorial Day weekend will herald the official opening of the summer tourism season in […]
Ocean City events calendar for spring and summer
MAY 23 — Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge: Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” to welcome the new season, noon at Moorlyn Terrace beach. 24 — Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes: The main obstacle course challenge is […]
New home, new memories of special summers at the shore with family and friends
OCEAN CITY — The new home at 705 E. Eighth St. provides new opportunities to make memories of spending summer at the shore just a block and a half off the city’s pristine white-sand beaches. Ocean City is one of the most popular family resorts on the East Coast, featuring an oceanfront boardwalk filled with […]
Upper Twp. hires military veteran as new administrator
Van Zlike oversaw Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst PETERSBURG — Jimmy Van Zlike will bring nearly a quarter-century of experience in the U.S. Army to Upper Township when he takes over as administrator June 2. As an executive city management leader preparing to separate from his enlistment, Van Zlike has spent the past three years as deputy city […]
Bullish on business in Ocean City
Spate of store openings, renovations show confidence in future of resort OCEAN CITY — Judging by the flurry of ribbon-cuttings for new and renovating businesses on the island, it’s obvious there are a lot of people bullish about the future of Ocean City. Since the beginning of the year, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of […]
Hermit crab predicts early start to summer in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Simply put, it was easier to believe Martin Z. Mollusk this year. On Friday, a warm and sunny day during which a few souls were wearing bathing suits on the beach, the little hermit crab was looking for its shadow to prognosticate the early arrival of summer in America’s Greatest Family Resort. […]