‘Street smart’ Marie Sesso, at 100, still cracking ’em up at The Shores
Centenarian hasn’t dimmed her sense of humor, faith or toughness OCEAN CITY — Whether you’re walking the mean streets of South Philadelphia or the sedate halls of The Shores, better keep an eye out for Marie Sesso. She turned 100 years old June 13, 2024, but she’s still quite the pistol. This self-professed “street smart” […]
Northend condo offers luxury seashore living just blocks from the beach
OCEAN CITY — Less than two blocks from the pristine white beaches of America’s Greatest Family Resort, the second-floor condominium at 852 Second St. offers comfort and convenience in the island’s Northend neighborhood. Ocean City is one of the most popular shore resorts on the East Coast, featuring a 2.5-mile-long oceanfront boardwalk filled with hundreds […]
Oversized trash cans costing city nearly quarter-million over five months
Mayor: ‘One size does not fit all here in Ocean City’ OCEAN CITY — Property owners using oversized trash cans will cost the city an extra $22,500 a month from June through the end of October. Because they’re also using oversized recycling containers, the city agreed to be on the hook for an addition $22,500 […]
Hartman on LGBTQIA+: You are not alone
Speaker at We Belong Cape May County Pride rally, march calls for standing up to hate and bigotry, looking out for each other OCEAN CITY — When Michael Hartman looked out at the 200 people gathered for the Pride rally and march hosted by We Belong Cape May County on June 1 on the Ocean […]
Ocean City police arrest six juveniles after they flee stolen car
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police charged six juveniles after they fled a motor vehicle stop Saturday evening. According to the Ocean City Police Department, uniformed patrol officers stopped a motor vehicle at the intersection of Ninth Street and West Avenue about 8:17 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The vehicle was reported stolen from Camden. As […]
Sea&Do: Upcoming events
Juneteenth Festival in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – The Pecks Beach Juneteenth Committee, South Jersey Festivals, Count on Comedy and The City of Ocean City are proud to announce its Juneteenth Celebration and Community Reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh and Eighth streets on Haven Avenue. This event will bring […]
Opinion: Visibility matters for Pride events to reach out and to support
We Belong Cape May County held a Pride rally and march June 1 on the Ocean City Boardwalk followed by a festival with supportive community organizations at the Civic Center. It was the second annual rally and march We Belong sponsored for the LGBTQIA+ community. There is a need for this, because visibility matters. After […]
State track champions
Mustang Day, Raiders Curtis, Smith, Care, Ritzel and Godfrey FRANKLINVILLE – Sofia Day. Sophia Curtis. Maeve Smith. Chloe Care. Frankie Ritzel. Carly Godfrey. All are state champions. Day, a Mainland Regional High School junior, won two events at the Group III state track and field championship meet over the weekend at Delsea Regional High School. […]
Like-new Gardens single offers luxury living just a few blocks from the beach
OCEAN CITY — Located just on the good side of the border of the popular Gardens section of the city, the immaculately kept single-family home at 5 Wesley Road is ready and waiting for its next fortunate family. The second house from the corner, it’s a straight shot down North Street to the nearest beach […]
Rocky Gannon, 99
Rocky Gannon was born in Palermo, NJ on March 8th, 1925. He was born on the kitchen table in a house that did not have electricity or running water. He grew up in Ocean City, NJ, the youngest of five children. He passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 99 years old. […]