Stories for September 2017

Saturday, September 30

September 30, 2017

A Day of Friendship, Mentoring and Teambuilding for Freshmen

Looking somewhat bewildered, dozens of freshmen at Ocean City High School walked outside Friday and were greeted by a raucous …

Friday, September 29

September 29, 2017

Mayor's Message: September 28

What a fall season we are having! For the most part, the days have been warm and sunny, the sunsets …

September 29, 2017

"Hidden in Plain Sight" A Must Attend Event For Anyone With Children or Grandchildren Oct. 12 From 6-8PM

The Sea Isle City Municipal Alliance, Mayor Len Desiderio, SIC Police Dept., along with the CMC Prosecutor's Office is Hosting: …

Thursday, September 28

September 28, 2017

Sea Isle City Enjoys "Pretty Calm Summer," Police Chief Says

The police postscript for the summer of 2017 in Sea Isle City goes pretty much like this: Better behaved crowds, …

September 28, 2017

Sea Isle City Republican Of the Year 2017 is Heather Baldini

Wednesday evening, the Republican Women of Cape May County met at La Fontana Coast. The highlight of the meeting was …

September 28, 2017

Damaged Electrical Pole to Blame for Brief Closure of Landis Ave at 46th Street

A electrical fire believed to be cause by a blown transformer was to blame for the closure of the intersection …

Tuesday, September 26

September 26, 2017

With Hurricane Looming Offshore, Sea Isle Beachgoers Remain Wary

Barbara Rice looked at the swirling surf and decided it was too dangerous to venture out into the big waves …

Monday, September 25

September 25, 2017

Construction Resumes on Main Gateway into Sea Isle City

After stopping for the busy summer tourism season, construction is resuming on a $12.7 million project that will elevate the …

Sunday, September 24

September 24, 2017

Sea Isle City Jitney Drivers Were Honored By The City For Their Service

Mayor Leonard Desiderio invited the members of the Sea Isle City Jitney Association to City Hall, where he presented them …

September 24, 2017

Sea Isle Celebrates Everything Irish at Weekend Festival

Yes, indeed, Sea Isle City has the luck of the Irish. Amid a sea of green clothing, shamrocks and green, …

Saturday, September 23

September 23, 2017

Jury Awards $1.6M. to Bicyclist Hit in Sea Isle

A Pennsylvania woman who was struck by a Sea Isle City work vehicle while she was riding her bicycle in …

September 23, 2017

During Sea Isle City’s 2017 Autumn Beach Clean-Up & Dune Grass Planting, Volunteers Will Receive Free Tee-Shirts and a Free Luncheon Donated by Local Merchants

The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission will host their annual Autumn Beach Clean-Up & Dune Grass Planting on Saturday, September …

Thursday, September 21

September 21, 2017

Study Will Look at Possibility of Replacing Townsends Inlet Bridge

Could it be the beginning of the end for the creaky Townsends Inlet Bridge? Cape May County is launching a …

Wednesday, September 20

September 20, 2017

New Sea Isle Vacation Guide Coming in 2018

Sea Isle City's visitors guide will have a bigger, bolder look when it makes its debut next year in a …

September 20, 2017

Jose Meanders Offshore, Maria Next?

Jose will continue to spin well off NJ coast which will keep battering the beaches through the weekend. Moderate tidal …

September 20, 2017

NJ Run for the Fallen Passes Through Sea Isle City Thursday, September 21

The New Jersey Run for the Fallen will pass through Sea Isle City on Thursday, September 21. Along the way, …

Tuesday, September 19

September 19, 2017

Sea Isle's Iconic Ocean Drive Bar as Strong as Ever

The Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City is the quintessential seashore bar, a place so unadorned and unpretentious that few …

Monday, September 18

September 18, 2017

Ocean City High School Sign Language Teacher is Named a Governor’s Teacher of the Year Award Finalist

Amy Anderson, an American Sign Language teacher at Ocean City High School, has been named a 2018 State Finalist for …

September 18, 2017

The Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition & Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Partner With Local Groups to Offer a Presentation on How to Recognize if a Child Might be Using Drugs

The Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition & Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) partner with the Greater Wildwood Municipal Alliance and …

September 18, 2017

A Message from Sea Isle City's Office of Emergency Management

While Hurricane Jose is forecast to remain well off of our shores, its remnants will be felt over the next …

September 18, 2017

Jose Will Affect Our Area On Tuesday

Jose will pass well east of the NJ coast but the effects will still be felt in Sea Isle City. …

Sunday, September 17

September 17, 2017

Poetry Series Final Reading of the Season on September 18

The Beach Bards will host their final poetry reading of the season on September 18 inside the Sea Isle City …

Saturday, September 16

September 16, 2017

Great Weather Draws Big Crowds to Sea Isle's Fall Family Festival

They had the festival. They had the families. But there was one thing missing from Sea Isle City’s Fall Family …

Friday, September 15

September 15, 2017

Sea Isle's "Smile" Water Tower is Getting Repainted

The landmark water tower that greets visitors with the uplifting expression, “Smile: You’re in Sea Isle City,” is going to …

Thursday, September 14

September 14, 2017

Mayor’s Message:

On Monday, September 11, I had the honor of leading our community’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, where …

September 14, 2017

Harborfest set for Sept. 30, Featuring Fresh Seafood & Much More

The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization will host its annual Harborfest on Sept. 30 from 11am to …

Tuesday, September 12

September 12, 2017

Sea Isle City Looks to Protect Environment by Banning Balloon Launches

Acknowledging the potential harm that plastic litter can cause to turtles and other marine life, Sea Isle City is looking …

September 12, 2017

Sánchez, Fitzpatrick, Kilmer, LoBiondo, Thompson Introduce Bill to Jumpstart American Apprenticeship

U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, along with Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Derek Kilmer …

Monday, September 11

September 11, 2017

Sea Isle Remembers 9/11, "That Terrible Day"

Every day, Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio wears a lapel pin given to him by a New York City …

September 11, 2017

Seashore Towns Seek Federal Funds for Home-Elevation Projects

Sisters Loretta Harris and Alva Thompson, who live just a block apart in Ocean City, both suffered structural damage to …

Sunday, September 10

September 10, 2017

Sea Isle's Food Truck Festival Drives People to Eat

Rosemarie Dudek couldn’t eat everything that she wanted Saturday at the Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival, so guess what …

Friday, September 8

September 8, 2017

Pickleball Courts Make Their Debut in Sea Isle

Leo Fontana, a 73-year-old retired food company sales representative, recalled there was once a time when he could barely walk …

September 8, 2017

Irma To Strike Florida This Weekend, What Does It Mean For Us?

Major Hurricane Irma is set to strike Florida this weekend and move up the coast. The big question is...what does …

September 8, 2017

Weathercasters Warn of Possibility of Major Storms at Jersey Shore

As Hurricane Irma churns ominously toward Florida, weather experts warned Thursday night that if such a monstrous storm ever struck …

September 8, 2017

Primary School’s LEGO-Space is a Creative Place

The official unveiling of the Ocean City Primary School's LEGO-Space was September 7th, 2017. OCPS principal, Cathy Smith; club advisors, …

Thursday, September 7

September 7, 2017

Cape GOP’s Annual Summer BBQ September 8th 5:30PM

Hosted by Sheriff Gary Schaffer & County Clerk Rita Fulginiti...

September 7, 2017

La Fontana, Fratelli's Restaurants Owner Expands his Jersey Shore Empire

In 1990, a young man named Bujar Daku fled his native Albania to escape poverty and the oppressive Communist government …

Wednesday, September 6

September 6, 2017

Sea Isle City’s Annual Fall Family Festival on September 16 & 17 Will Feature Free Amusement Rides, Hundreds of Merchandise Vendors, Antique Autos, Great Food and Plenty of Entertainment

Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism will host the resort’s 28TH Annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September …

Tuesday, September 5

September 5, 2017

Glow Ball Golf at Greate Bay Country Club September 21st Benefiting Operation First Response

Come join us for Glow Ball Golf at Greate Bay Country Club!!! Thursday, September 21st 2017 $65.00 per person includes:

Monday, September 4

September 4, 2017

Limited Lifeguard Coverage After Labor Day

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will have the following lifeguard stands operational after Labor Day on the dates noted …

September 4, 2017

Major Hurricane Irma Threatens East Coast

Hurricane Harvey was the first major hurricane to strike the U.S. Mainland in over 10 years and now we are …

Sunday, September 3

September 3, 2017

Fate of the Springfield Inn Still Unclear

When the business world first coined the catchphrase “customer loyalty” many years ago, someone, somewhere, must have been thinking of …

September 3, 2017

Was That Really Gucci the Giraffe in Sea Isle?

Was there an escape from the Cape May County Zoo? There are seagulls and hermit crabs and even the occasional …

Saturday, September 2

September 2, 2017

Sea Isle City to Discuss "Tent-Spreading" and Other Beach Issues

There were times this summer when parts of Sea Isle City’s beaches resembled an oceanfront campground. Large tents, canopies and …

Friday, September 1

September 1, 2017

POSE FOR PEACE” YOGA CLASS ON LABOR DAY WILL BENEFIT NATIONAL EPILEPSY FOUNDATION

NJ Beach Yoga will host their 5th annual “Pose for Peace” yoga class on Labor Day, which will be free …

September 1, 2017

City Council’s Message:

During the August 29 City Council meeting, Business Administrator George Savastano reported that the South Jersey Gas Company will soon …