Young restaurateur couple buys Mexiquila in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — A young southern New Jersey couple is about to bring some Zest to the bayside city’s restaurant scene. Ross and Lauren Hammer, owners of Zest Restaurant Group with three locations in Cape May, have announced the purchase of Mexiquila in Somers Point with plans to reopen the shuttered Mexican restaurant as Pablo […]
Work on ALDI Food Market, intersection progressing in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — Improvements to a busy intersection are progressing as part of construction of an ALDI Food Market at Groveland Avenue and New Road. Developer Provco Somers Point LLC is building the 21,659-square-foot market at the site of the former Walgreens pharmacy. The Planning Board unanimously approved an application to build the market at […]
Jennifer Lynn Parker, 47
Jennifer Lynn Parker, age 47, passed away on January 14, 2026, as a result of a tragic accident. Though her time was far too short, the love she shared and the joy she brought into the world will be remembered by all who knew her. Jennifer’s smile could light up a room, and her presence […]
Nancy Rae Southard, 75
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Nancy Rae Southard. Nancy Rae Southard, age 75, of Upper Township, NJ left us peacefully on January 1, 2026 for eternity with her Heavenly Father. Nancy was born in Camden, NJ to Robert and Rae Young. She and mother and her shared a very special […]
Slaughter: I’ll serve Somers Point with ‘integrity and transparency’
SOMERS POINT — City Council got a new member and a new president Jan. 2 during its annual reorganization meeting. U.S. Air Force veteran Morgan Slaughter defeated Mike Owen 935-872 on Nov. 4 to represent Ward 2, her first time serving in office. Slaughter, 44, is a lifelong resident of the city, where her parents are […]
Somers Point developer offers interesting idea to meet parking requirements
SOMERS POINT — The potential developer of a Bay Avenue property has proposed an interesting solution to a lack of parking. Councilman Sean McGuigan reported Dec. 11 that the unnamed developer approached the concept review committee with a proposal to build a mixed-use building on the southwest corner of Gibbs and Bay avenues but lacks […]
Mario John Trofa
Mario John Trofa passed away peacefully in his beloved Ocean City on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a respected public finance attorney whose career spanned more than 45 years. John was the beloved husband of Gretchen Trofa (nee Hess) and the proud father of five […]
Somers Point council OK with condo-hotel
Wants size, parking worked out, but not in favor of a PILOT SOMERS POINT — City Council signaled support Dec. 11 for a proposed 100-unit condo-hotel on Bay Avenue, on the condition that a couple of issues get worked out in advance. Some members would like to see the proposal downsized, saying it is too […]
Big Wally’s furniture store closing; owners are retiring
SOMERS POINT — Big Wally’s Discount Furniture will be selling its last sofa soon. The owners announced Nov. 20 that they would be retiring and selling the building at 514 New Road. “After a lifetime in the furniture business, and 33 wonderful years serving this community, my wife and I are announcing our retirement,” Wally […]