Grand re-opening of Captain Obadiah’s Seafood Market on Roosevelt Boulevard
MARMORA — Guests walked the planks of the newly remodeled deck May 18 as the Blue Dog Hospitality Group held a grand re-opening celebration for Captain Obadiah’s Seafood Market. The establishment, offering raw seafood and cooked specialties for dine-in and take-out, along with an array of adult beverages, has been a summer staple for Upper […]
Strawberry Festival Saturday in Upper Township
GREENFIELD – The annual Upper Township Strawberry Festival and Craft Show will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road (Route 616) Greenfield. The Strawberry Festival is presented by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township. South Jersey strawberries will be on sale. In addition, society volunteers […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City area events
O.C. Memorial Day services planned Ocean City’s Memorial Day Service starts at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Park, 500 block of Wesley Avenue. All are encouraged to attend. Ralph Galati, a U.S. Air Force veteran, will be the keynote speaker. Galati’s plane was shot down over Vietnam in 1972, and he spent […]
Editorial: Returned school aid not nearly enough
New funding formula desperately needed Gov. Phil Murphy touted two bills he signed last week returning some of the state aid to districts that have been facing serious aid declines. While he makes the legislation sound rosy, the impact is anything but for districts including Upper Township, Somers Point and Mainland Regional High School. As […]
Upper Township school board forced to make drastic cuts
Include nine teaching positions, after-school clubs and sports, courtesy busing PETERSBURG — The continued loss of state aid along with a hefty tuition adjustment have forced the Upper Township Board of Education to make deeps cuts across the board. According to Superintendent Allison Pessolano, the district cut nine teaching staff positions and its security officers, […]
Ocean City area events: Sea & Do
Sea Isle Garden Club Flower Sale SEA ISLE CITY – The members of Sea Isle City’s Garden Club will host their annual Flower Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, rain or shine. The Flower Sale will take place at Dealy Field, 6108 Central Ave., where the public can […]
Ocean City area events: Sea&Do
Plant, vegetable sale at St. Peter’s OCEAN CITY – The annual Plant and Vegetable Sale will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Eighth Street and Central Avenue, Ocean City. It will feature hanging baskets, flats and everything else to make a porch and garden beautiful. Grace Lutheran […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City events: Block Party weekend
Spring Block Party, merchant table sales OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s annual Spring Block Party will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, from Fifth Street to 14th Street on Asbury Avenue. There will be more than 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ. On Saturday and Sunday, […]
Upper Township zoners approve equine therapy business
PETERSBURG — “I don’t believe in coincidences,” Claire Galiano, executive director of the Coalition Against Rape and Abuse (CARA), said April 12 when talking about A&M Equine Therapy Stables. A&M, which plans to provide horse-assisted psychotherapy to juvenile trauma victims and multiple others throughout the county got good news April 11 when the Upper Township […]
Sea & Do: Ocean City area events
Spring Into Bargains sale OCEAN CITY – Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 30th Street and Bay Avenue, Ocean City, is having its Spring Into Bargains sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. There will be a fill-a-bag special from 1 to 2 p.m. Shop for clothing and accessories, books, linens and attic treasures. Book, […]