‘No Kings’ rally draws thousands in Ocean City
Part of nationwide protest against Trump’s divisive policies OCEAN CITY — Protesters turned out en masse across the country for “No Kings” rallies Saturday, decrying the policies of the Trump administration and fearing a deterioration of the nation’s democracy. Major cities were packed with protesters and smaller communities drew crowds as well. A rally in […]
A ‘Good Trouble’ rally in Ocean City
Candidates and other speakers address protesters, call for action OCEAN CITY — Citizens groups picked one of the hottest days of the summer season so far to raise some “Good Trouble” Thursday afternoon, protesting President Donald Trump’s policies and actions while listening to a host of candidates running for county, state and federal offices. It […]
Editorial: Peaceful protests are all-American
Let’s defend each other’s rights to speak out Local political protests have been able to draw a lot of people this year. We are happy with the fact they have been completely peaceful. There are those who support these protests and those who can’t stand seeing them, but there should be consensus and understanding that […]
Ocean City No Kings protest draws massive crowd
Protesters line causeway from base of causeway in Ocean City past Welcome Center OCEAN CITY — “I am in such fear for our democracy,” said Sonya Bertini of Margate, a former longtime resident of Ocean City and an Ocean City High School graduate. “For the first time in my 66 years, I’m terrified of what […]
‘Hands Off!’ protest draws 400 to Ocean City
Issues include funding cuts, Social Security, democracy OCEAN CITY — As part of a day of protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s policies and drastic cuts led by Elon Musk in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), about 400 people formed a human ring on the sidewalks around Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon. The […]
Hundreds protest outside Van Drew’s office
Demand congressman protect Medicaid, Social Security, represent constituents NORTHFIELD — An estimated 600 people lined Tilton Road outside the office of U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew on March 13, calling for the congressman to support the people of southern New Jersey. Van Drew voted to support a bill approved Feb. 25 that calls for a […]
Apartment residents protest eviction at Somers Point City Council
SOMERS POINT — Residents of the Highbank Apartments at 90 Broadway gathered Oct. 10 during the City Council meeting to bring awareness to their plight and ask for help. At issue is an eviction notice they received dated Sept. 6 from property owner John Folz titled “Notice of Tenancy Termination.” The complex, which fronts Great […]
Ocean City rally continuing the battle against offshore wind farms
OCEAN CITY — A couple of dozen people turned out for the 2nd annual Stop Offshore Wind rally and Bridge Walk on Saturday at Mark Soifer Park, where Republican candidates for state and federal offices criticized the Murphy and Biden administrations for supporting the development of wind farms. Conservative radio host Dan Klein of 1400 […]
Protest delays test borings for wind farm project
Tuesday morning’s peaceful rally was mostly symbolic in fight against Ocean Wind 1 UPDATE: After this story was filed Tuesday morning for the Sentinel’s print edition, six people were arrested at the protest Tuesday afternoon by the Ocean City Police Department for refusing to leave the work zone where a contractor was beginning to dig […]