Somers Point Summer Beach Concerts set
SOMERS POINT — Most of the paperwork is in order and Mayor Dennis Tapp is set to sign a contract with Tony Mart Cares for operation of the 2025 Beach Concert Series on Bay Avenue. Solicitor Tom Smith noted the entity, which has operated the series for decades, still needed to submit a couple of documents […]
Shore Medical Center opens sensory friendly lab for those with autism
SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its new Sensory Friendly Outpatient Lab Program on April 28, further advancing its commitment to inclusive, compassionate care for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities. This innovative program offers a calming, supportive environment where patients can receive essential bloodwork and testing with minimal stress. […]
Established turnkey restaurant provides sweeping bay views
STRATHMERE — Working from home takes on a new meaning at Twisties Tavern on the Bay, a waterfront bar and restaurant with an apartment above overlooking the bay in a quaint island community. Listing agent Burt Wilkins said it’s a “rare opportunity to own an established bayfront restaurant.” Twisties is located at 236 S. Bayview […]
Mainland Regional High School banning cell phone use during instructional time
LINWOOD — Starting April 28, there are no cell phones during learning time. That’s the simple message on the homepage at Mainlandregional.net, the school district’s website. Mainland Regional High School is instituting a ban on the use of personal electronic devices and cell phones in a pilot program extending through the end of the year. […]
Upper Township: DeMarzo complaint against Murphy-Leary is dismissed
UPPER TOWNSHIP — A judge has dismissed former township administrator Gary DeMarzo’s defamation lawsuit against a political activist but it remains in effect against two members of Township Committee. HP Attorneys partner Colin Bell obtained the dismissal of a suit filed against client Barbara Murphy-Leary. Judgment was also entered requiring DeMarzo to pay $6,408.39 in […]
Somers Point site is cleared for ALDI supermarket
SOMERS POINT — The future site of an ALDI Food Market has been cleared for construction. City engineer Greg Schneider said the developer has all permits in hand and would start with on-site work such as curbing and stormwater management, then move onto the building foundation and construction. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application […]
Somers Point’s popular Bayfest Saturday on Bay Avenue
There will be 75 crafters, 60 food vendors and bands with live music SOMERS POINT — Bayfest, the city’s popular street fair to celebrate Earth Day, returns for its 36th anniversary April 26 along historic Bay Avenue. Much of the event, which started in 1989 to coincide with Earth Day and celebrate the city’s maritime […]
Way of the Cross procession on Good Friday
OCEAN CITY – A Way of the Cross Procession started at St. Frances Cabrini Church at Second Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, on Good Friday, April 18, and then marched down Ocean Avenue to St. Augustine Church. The bilingual event included stopping at 14 stations representing the signficant events in Jesus’ path to crucifixion.
Fantastic rooftop deck seller’s favorite part of posh home in Northland
OCEAN CITY — “This is the best porch; you have the best view of the whole island,” homeowner Lorna Dragon said of the rooftop deck atop her home at 13 Asbury Ave. “You have a 360 degree view of fireworks from multiple towns.” The Northend condominium, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, is newly listed […]
Doo Dah Parade marches on
Ocean City’s spring season kicked into high gear April 12 with the annual Doo Dah Parade, which marched south down Asbury Avenue to 12th Street and then up to the boardwalk, where it turned north to the Music Pier. The procession featured marching bands, floats and a brigade of basset hounds, their ears flapping in […]