Stories for August 2018

Friday, August 31

August 31, 2018

Restriping Project Planned for Roadway Between Sea Isle, Upper Twp.

Cape May County plans to restripe the narrow corridor linking Sea Isle City with Upper Township to create wider shoulders …

August 31, 2018

Sea Isle Food Truck Festival Rolls Into Town Sept. 7-9

The first South Jersey food truck festival is getting ready to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The Sea Isle City Food …

Thursday, August 30

August 30, 2018

Sea Isle Yoga Fundraiser “Poses For PEACE”

What better way to spend a Labor Day morning than to find your Zen in a yoga class on a …

August 30, 2018

Mayor's Message Aug. 30

In his latest "Mayor's Message," Leonard Desiderio writes of what an honor it was for Sea Isle City's VFW Post …

Wednesday, August 29

August 29, 2018

Sea Isle's Retired Police Chief Honored

Tom D’Intino, who retired as Sea Isle City's police chief on Jan. 31, returned to City Hall on Tuesday to …

Tuesday, August 28

August 28, 2018

Sea Isle Removes Outdoor Dining Spots From Alcohol Ban

Don’t worry, folks. You’ll still be able to have drinks with dinner in Sea Isle City. City Council took the …

Monday, August 27

August 27, 2018

School Board President Warns of State Funding Cut for Sea Isle

The head of Sea Isle City’s Board of Education is warning about cutbacks in state aid, but vows there will …

Sunday, August 26

August 26, 2018

Sea Isle to "Clarify" Law Banning Alcohol in Public Places

A new ordinance approved Aug. 14 that bans alcohol consumption on all public property in Sea Isle City has some …

Saturday, August 25

August 25, 2018

Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer Refuse to End in Sea Isle

Contrary to what the calendar says, summer is not ending. At least not in Sea Isle City. During the last …

August 25, 2018

Early Days in Townsend's Inlet

Townsend’s Inlet is now, and has always been, a part of Sea Isle City. That’s easier to see today than …

August 25, 2018

Phillie Phanatic Brings Cheer to Shore Medical Center in Somers Point

Quinn Bisbing, 5, was all ready for a visit from the Philly Phanatic, the official mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies, …

Thursday, August 23

August 23, 2018

Sea Isle’s World War II Vet Bill Johnson Leaves Legacy of Service, Family, Friendship

Bill Johnson, a World War II veteran and Sea Isle City resident who played a major role in the annual …

Wednesday, August 22

August 22, 2018

Lovebirds Will Renew Wedding Vows in Sea Isle Ceremony

It will soon be “I do, Part II,” for the first wedding vow renewal ceremony in Sea Isle City, to …

August 22, 2018

Broadley’s Delivers Superior Service in HVAC Systems

To get a sense of how Broadley’s treats its customers and the type of work it does, you need only …

Tuesday, August 21

August 21, 2018

Sea Isle Lining up Plans for Kayak Site on Bayfront

Sea Isle City is scheduled to begin construction on a new fishing pier and kayak launch site on the bayfront …

August 21, 2018

The Clam Bar Still Legendary in 45th Summer

It’s a steamy, humid late afternoon in the Clam Bar parking lot. Nevertheless, things here are chill. Already there are …

August 21, 2018

Full Moon Yoga on August 26 at 7:30 p.m.

NJ Beach Yoga will offer a free Full Moon Yoga Class on Sunday, August 26, at 7:30 p.m. on the …

Sunday, August 19

August 19, 2018

Cape May County's Road and Bridge Expert is Retiring

Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster is preparing to retire. An expert on road and bridge projects, he has served …

Saturday, August 18

August 18, 2018

Hank Sauce is Super-Hot in Sea Isle

Business is booming for the Hank Sauce restaurant and hot sauce brand in Sea Isle City. The three local friends …

August 18, 2018

City Council's Message: Aug. 16

In its City Council message, the governing body reports that Sea Isle City's beach tag sales for this summer have …

Friday, August 17

August 17, 2018

Sea Isle Looks to Keep Pathways, Beach Mats Clear of Sand

Sea Isle City officials are discussing ways to keep pathways clear of sand to improve access to the beaches, especially …

August 17, 2018

Dialing Changes for Cape May County Phone Calls

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced that as of Saturday, the way people dial their phones in Cape …

August 17, 2018

Get Ready for Eight-Month Closure of Townsends Inlet Bridge

Cape May County officials said Thursday they will have to completely close the Townsends Inlet Bridge for an eight-month overhaul …

Thursday, August 16

August 16, 2018

Atlantic City Ocean Swim to Honor Late N.J. Sen. Jim Whelan

First held in 1929 as the Miss America Pageant Swim, the newly renamed and revamped pageant swim will honor the …

August 16, 2018

Mayor's Message:

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says in his "Mayor's Message" that Sea Isle City's National Night Out celebration in Excursion Park on …

Wednesday, August 15

August 15, 2018

Sea Isle Beach Tag Sales Outpacing 2017

Sea Isle City's beach tag sales are on a strong pace this summer. Through Aug. 12, the city had racked …

August 15, 2018

United Methodist Communities Certified as “Great Place to Work”

United Methodist Communities, a multi-site senior care organization in New Jersey, including a center in Ocean City, announced that it …

August 15, 2018

Sea Isle’s VFW Post 1963 Accepts Flag From Combat Veteran With Local Ties

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Michael Gavaghan, a summer resident of Sea Isle City, recently donated an American flag to …

Tuesday, August 14

August 14, 2018

Sea Isle Tightens Security Requirements for Special Events

City Council gave final approval Tuesday to an ordinance that heightens the security requirements for large special events having 1,000 …

Monday, August 13

August 13, 2018

Sea Isle's Recreation Program Offers Fun Year-Round

If you’ve visited Sea Isle City you might notice something going on from morning to night – a lot of …

Sunday, August 12

August 12, 2018

Sea Isle Considers Alcohol Ban for Excursion Park

City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to extend an alcohol ban on public property to also …

Saturday, August 11

August 11, 2018

In Sea Isle, Autism-Related Fundraiser is Big Hit

A fundraiser Saturday for the organization Autism Speaks at Sea Isle’s Dealy Field attracted about 250 people from as far …

Friday, August 10

August 10, 2018

Chamber of Commerce Seeks "Grandfather Clause" for Sea Isle's New Special Events Permit

A new special events permit that is part of tighter security requirements for large shows, festivals and other family-friendly attractions …

August 10, 2018

Hundreds of Kids and Parents Vowed to be “Drug Free” on National Night Out

During Sea Isle City’s National Night Out celebration on August 7, hundreds of children and parents took a pledge to …

Thursday, August 9

August 9, 2018

Sea Isle's Chamber of Commerce Wants to Give Everyone a Better Weather Forecast

The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization is fed up with faulty weather forecasts about the shore coming …

August 9, 2018

Sea Isle, Ocean City to Share Business Administrator

Sea Isle City Business Administrator George Savastano will perform the same duties for Ocean City under a proposed shared services …

Wednesday, August 8

August 8, 2018

No Beach Tag? Don't fret. Wednesdays are Free Beach Days in Sea Isle

For at least 25 years, Sea Isle City has been enticing visitors with free beach days on Wednesdays. But not …

August 8, 2018

Samuel J. "Sam" Arriviello

Sam, age 97, of Drexel Hill, PA formerly of Sea Isle City, NJ and Huntingdon, PA passed away on August …

Tuesday, August 7

August 7, 2018

National Night Out in Sea Isle Features Family Fun

Hundreds of people turned out for Sea Isle City's family-friendly National Night Out celebration in Excursion Park.

Monday, August 6

August 6, 2018

Nearly $11,000 Donation Helps Victims of Rape and Abuse in Cape May County

Monday Mahjong Madness, a group that includes members from Sea Isle City and Ocean City, makes a $10,749 donation to …

Sunday, August 5

August 5, 2018

Sea Isle’s Ocean Drive and O’Donnell’s Pour House Hold Fundraisers to Give Back

Two very successful businesses in Sea Isle City are the Ocean Drive Bar & Restaurant and O’Donnell’s Pour House. But …

August 5, 2018

Mayor's Message:

I am happy to report that City Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a new storm water …

August 5, 2018

Runners Breeze Home at Sea Isle’s 10 Mile Island Run

An estimated 900 runners braved the steamy temperatures and high humidity on Saturday to race for a good cause. The …

Saturday, August 4

August 4, 2018

In Sea Isle, Tiny Shorebirds Get a Helping Hand

In the wild, when you’re small, you tend to get picked on by the bullies. Least terns, a tiny shorebird, …

Friday, August 3

August 3, 2018

Sea Isle City’s National Night Out Will Feature Live Music, Family Activities, Safety Displays, Free Gifts and an Outdoor Movie

On Tuesday, August 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Sea Isle City Police Department (SICPD) will host a National …

Wednesday, August 1

August 1, 2018

Cancer Patients Enjoy "Respite" on Beach in Sea Isle City

It was a carefree day at the beach in Sea Isle City for Rosene and Matt Wenger. Matt playfully splashed …

August 1, 2018

More Beach Mats, Decorative Lights Coming to Sea Isle

Sea Isle City is giving itself a multimillion-dollar makeover. The most popular parts of town will become even more inviting …

August 1, 2018