Ocean City Council delays hiring planner for Wonderland site
Some members question timeline, want more information; citizens critique plan OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Council had enough votes to hire a professional planner specifically for the former Wonderland Pier property during the meeting Feb. 19, but at the last minute decided instead to table the matter to ensure all council members were comfortable with […]
Fishing pier closes March 2 for improvement project
OCEAN CITY — Major improvements are coming soon to the fishing pier on the north side of the bridge spanning Great Egg Harbor Inlet. The Cape May County Bridge Commission announced that the pier will be temporarily closed for improvements and beautification enhancements. The pier is anticipated to reopen prior to Memorial Day, weather-permitting. Project […]
Ocean City’s Dead End Bakehouse expands to Somers Point location
SOMERS POINT — Serving hand-rolled bagels, sourdough breads, baked goods and coffee, Dead End Bakehouse opened its third location in Somers Point. The bakery, whose motto is “A dead end that leads to good things … ,” held a grand opening Feb. 21 at 746 Shore Road, across from City Hall. The original location is […]
Blizzard of 2026 buries coast
More than 55,000 homes in southern New Jersey were without power Feb. 23 following a massive blizzard that blanketed the region in 14 to 16 inches of snow, downing trees and making travel near impossible. Meteorologist Nor’easter Nick Pittman said the maximum snowfall in New Jersey was 24 inches in Asbury Park and that the […]
Unique house perfect combination of rustic, modern and high-tech
OCEAN CITY — Set in mature, professionally landscaped gardens, the unique home at 1436 Simpson Ave. is fabulous from floor to ceiling and operated by the touch of a button. Designed to be light and bright, the home needed no lamps during a tour on a recent gloomy winter’s day. What could be seen of […]
Van Drew says he can deliver beach funding
Congressman hopeful sand can be pumped by summer in Ocean City OCEAN CITY — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew is hopeful of delivering “tens of millions” of dollars in federal funding for beach replenishment before summer at the Jersey shore. “We’re going to bring money into the district for beach nourishment, for these emergency areas, […]
Work continues on boardwalk replacement
OCEAN CITY – Work continues on the rebuilding of the Ocean City Boardwalk from Fifth Street to St. Charles Place. According to the city, the work, with a bid price of $4.3 million, should be complete by the end of March. The contract includes a new modern lamppost system that will allow the city to control […]
Central neighborhood condo perfect place to set up for the summer
OCEAN CITY — Just two blocks from the boardwalk, the first-floor condominium at 1721 Central Ave. is just steps away from the large beaches in the Central neighborhood of Ocean City. The island is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring an oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds of shopping, dining […]
Boardwalk Subcommittee: Winslow discusses hotels, popular places to vacation, drop-off in Fifth St. parking lot
OCEAN CITY — Peak hotel occupancy in Ocean City and Cape May County is about 75 percent, with room numbers remaining flat across all three regions of New Jersey. That’s what was found by the Boardwalk Subcommittee, which has been charged with examining the commercial zone and delivering a report to City Council. The board […]
Levchuk: Amusement park not returning
OCEAN CITY — No amusement park operator will open a business on the Ocean City boardwalk because there is no alcohol available, no games of chance and no midway games. “If you’re an amusement park operator, you’re at a huge disadvantage because that’s what people look for today,” said Jody Levchuk, a city councilman, vice […]