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Sunday, June 30

Anthony's Ristorante to Wait Until 2020 for Sea Isle Debut

A new Italian restaurant that was expected to liven up Sea Isle City’s downtown culinary scene will not make its …

Saturday, June 29

Town Meeting Focuses on Pool at Old School

Pool? Or no pool? That is Sea Isle City’s $20 million question. After two hours of discussion, comments from nearly …

Sea Isle Parking Lot Eyed for Waterpark

During walks with his dog, Lowell Burlap often passes by a parking lot at the end of 42nd Place that …

Friday, June 28

Sea Isle Chamber of Commerce Offering $250 Gift Certificate Giveaway

The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization is currently running a promotion on Facebook for a chance to …

William J. McMahon, Jr.

William J. McMahon, Jr., 78, of Ocean City, NJ passed away at his home after a brief battle with lung …

Thursday, June 27

Sea Isle Sands Hold Tiny Treasures

Claire Nestor, 7, of Lock Haven, Pa., had her mind set on one specific sea treasure when she and her …

Sara the Turtle Festival Delights Families

On Wednesday, Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism hosted the annual Sara the Turtle Festival at Excursion Park. Hundreds of …

Blackjacks Need Win in Road Game

The Atlantic City Blackjacks finally finish their four-game road trip this weekend in Washington and are looking to bring back …

Wednesday, June 26

Sea Isle Beach Getaway Gives Families "Respite" From Cancer

For a few precious hours Wednesday, Tammy Grosso was able to temporarily forget about all of the consultations with her …

Tuesday, June 25

Restriping Project to Make Busy Corridor Safer Between Sea Isle, Strathmere

The congested roadway linking Sea Isle City and neighboring Strathmere has pedestrians, bikers and motorists all competing for the same …

Monday, June 24

Police Summer Camp for Kids Promises Fun

Police work isn’t exactly described as fun. It is considered hard and rewarding and only an occupation for those brave …

“Ace The SAT” Workshops at Sea Isle Community Lodge

Students everywhere are reporting that revised SAT questions are not like their schoolwork. To combat these disadvantages Sea Isle City …

Sunday, June 23

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle’s Shipwreck

She was the biggest, the most famous, and possibly the most forlorn sailing ship ever stranded in Sea Isle City. …

Food Truck Festival Rolls in Town June 28-30

Foodies will rejoice for the return of the Sea Isle City Food Truck Invitational June 28 to 30. Now in …

Saturday, June 22

History Wasn't Boring at This Open House

Chase Little-McDonald was getting his face painted Saturday during an open house at the Sea Isle City Historical Society and …

City Council's Message

During the June 11 City Council meeting, an update was given on two construction projects in Sea Isle City. The …

Friday, June 21

Big Celebration to Mark Beach Patrol's Centennial

On July 11, 1919, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol was born. At around 10:45 a.m. that day, two regular …

Town Hall Meeting Set for June 29 to Discuss Public School Property

Sea Isle City’s administration will host a Town Hall Meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, inside the former …

Sea Isle Boulevard, Parkway Entrance Update

The Cape May County Engineer has announced that paving operations will continue along Sea Isle Boulevard through the week of …

Cape May County Sheriff’s Officers Lauded for Life-Saving Actions

Two Cape May County Sheriff's officers have been honored for saving the life of an inmate who overdosed. They administered …

Thursday, June 20

Mayor's Message: June 20

Mayor Leonard Desiderio recaps the excitement of Sea Isle City's Skimmer Festival Weekend celebration in his latest "Mayor's Message." He …

Special Weather Statement: Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for Cape May County for Thursday afternoon and night. The NWS …

Wednesday, June 19

Harbor Outfitters Opens New Flagship Store on Saturday

Harbor Outfitters is announcing the Grand Opening of their New Flagship Store in Ocean View, NJ. WHY CHOOSE HARBOR OUTFITTERS? …

Has Anyone Seen Sea Isle's Missing Eagle?

One of Sea Isle City’s visitors is missing. The bald eagle was regularly seen several weeks ago while perched on …

Sara the Turtle Festival Set for June 26

On Wednesday, June 26, Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism will host the resort’s annual Sara the Turtle Festival at …

Teresa S. Godfrey (nee Sharp) 90

Teresa S. Godfrey (nee Sharp) 90, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully at her home. A life long Ocean …

Tuesday, June 18

Equipment Malfunction Blamed for Fire

An equipment malfunction was the cause of a raging fire Sunday in Sea Isle City that destroyed a large storage …

Sunset Yoga Fundraiser in O.C. Wednesday Benefits Alzheimer's Association

Yogis, get ready for some sunset yoga Wednesday, June 19, on the North End Inlet beach in Ocean City for …

Paving Work Set for Sea Isle Boulevard

The Cape May County Engineer’s Office has announced that paving operations will take place along Sea Isle Boulevard from 9 …

OCHS Graduates Class of 2019

Whether they will be pursuing a college education in Hawaii or Florida, joining the military, or going into a trade, …

Monday, June 17

No Tax Increase in Sea Isle School Budget

For the eighth straight year, Sea Isle City’s Board of Education has adopted a budget that keeps school taxes stable. …

Sunday, June 16

Another Fire Hits Sea Isle, Destroys Storage Facility

Sea Isle City’s outbreak of devastating fires in the past 18 months continued Sunday afternoon when a storage facility went …

Saturday, June 15

Sea Isle's Skimmer Festival Draws Thousands

They call it the Skimmer Festival. What the heck is a “skimmer,” you may ask? Well, if you want to …

New On-Ramp at Exit 17 Opens to Traffic

Motorists leaving Sea Isle City can finally say goodbye to the narrow on-ramp that required them to make a sharp …

Friday Night in Sea Isle: Getting the Jump on Summer

The calendar says summer officially begins one week from yesterday on Friday, June 21, but Sea Isle was in full …

Blackjacks, Soul Face Off in Philly Sunday

The Atlantic City Blackjacks (3-4) travel to Philadelphia to play the Soul (3-4) on Sunday, June 16, at the Wells …

Thursday, June 13

Sea Isle's Skimmer Festival Promises Fun This Weekend

Get ready for the largest festival of the season in Sea Isle City with the Skimmer Festival this coming weekend. …

Wednesday, June 12

Police Providing Extra Security at Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church is using Sea Isle City police officers for additional security during Mass this summer, although the …

Historical Society Hosts Open House June 22

The members of Sea Isle City’s Historical Society will host their second annual “Here Comes Summer” Open House and Art …

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic to Hold Avalon Run

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic will hold the 39th Annual Avalon 5-Miler on Saturday, July 6 at 8 a.m., with registration beginning at …

Cost for Proposed Sea Isle Recreation Center Could Hit $20 Million

The redevelopment of Sea Isle City’s former public school into a recreation center could cost as much as $20 million …

Tuesday, June 11

Artists Needed for Sea Isle Show June 22

Artists of all mediums are invited to display their artwork during the Sea Isle City Historical Society’s “Here Comes Summer” …

Monday, June 10

Wawa Added as Stop for Sea Isle-Campground Shuttle Service

Along with buying their hoagies, soft pretzels and smoothies, Wawa customers will be able to do something else this summer …

Sea Isle Farmers Market Returns June 18

The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization is opening its Farmers Market for the 2019 summer season on …

Sunday, June 9

Demolish or Renovate? Presentation Will Consider Fate of Old School

Last year, the words “Public School” were removed from the front of the old red-brick building at 4501 Park Road. …

New Officers Graduate From Police Academy

Ocean City High School played host recently to graduation exercises for the 46th class of the Cape May County Police …

Saturday, June 8

Mourners Say Final Goodbye to Surfer, Humanitarian Killed in Plane Crash

Holding a few flowers in her hand, Donna Vecere stood by the water’s edge while gazing out at a group …

Friday, June 7

For 54 Years, They Have Biked to Sea Isle

It is a 78-mile trip from the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge to Sea Isle City. Fran Dolan – and his legs – …

Golf Cars Unlimited: Leading the Way in Low Speed Vehicles

Golf Cars Unlimited is a full-service Golf Car and Low Speed Vehicle dealership offering all of the top vehicle brands, …

City Council's Message

During the May 28 City Council meeting, neither the members of City Council nor the Administration had any new reports. …

Thursday, June 6

Mayor’s Message: June 6

I hope you are enjoying the fantastic weather we’ve been experiencing! Even though we endured less than ideal weather conditions …

Construction Projects Pose Trouble for Turtles

Nesting season for the diamondback terrapin began on Memorial Day and activity has been heavy, said Steve Ahern, who, along …

Sturdy Savings Bank Proudly Supports Cape May County Library – 2019 Teen Photography Contest

Sturdy Savings Bank recently presented a sponsorship check to Cape May County Teen Services Librarian Johanna Boyle for their Teen …

Wednesday, June 5

Sea Isle Zoning Board Denies Approval for Project in Wetlands Area

Behind the towering marsh reeds at the bay end of 81st Street in Sea Isle City sits private property that …

Tuesday, June 4

Excitement Builds for Campground Shuttle

All aboard … the Campground Shuttle. Well, that’s not its official name, but new shuttle service that will connect Sea …

Sea Isle Celebrates Skimmer Festival on Father's Day Weekend

Sea Isle City’s largest summer festival – the Skimmer Festival – takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and …

Hearing on LaCosta Lounge Redevelopment Plan Pushed Back to July 1

A Sea Isle City zoning board hearing on a redevelopment project that will replace the 50-year-old LaCosta Lounge nightclub with …

Monday, June 3

Sea Isle to Host “Green Fair” June 8

Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission, Shade Tree Committee and Green Team will host their first annual Green Fair on Saturday, …

Sunday, June 2

Restaurant Week to Showcase Sea Isle Culinary Scene

Sea Isle City is consumed with the quality of its restaurants. This is a small town that boasts of having …

Saturday, June 1

Heart Walk Honors Late Sea Isle Icon

Robert Desiderio was just 4 years old when his father, Gerard Desiderio, passed away in 2003. Yet even at that …

Sea Isle Lifeguard Tryouts on June 8-9

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s 2019 test for prospective lifeguards will be given Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June …

Hoy’s 5&10 is the Fun Place to Shop

Hoy’s 5&10 has been the fun place to shop for over 75 years. It is not your typical 5&10 store, …