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Saturday, November 30

Final Bridge Work Adds Nearly $180,000

As the days and weeks passed by during last summer’s critical tourism season, the Townsends Inlet Bridge connecting Sea Isle …

Fundraiser Offers Poinsettias, Wreaths

Don’t miss the Sea Isle City Italian American Club’s annual poinsettia sale fundraiser, which includes a variety of poinsettias in …

Friday, November 29

Santa, Holiday Parade Delight Thousands

The “Holiday Extravaganza” Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony drew thousands of revelers to Sea Isle City for Thanksgiving weekend. …

Thursday, November 28

O.C. Defense Shines in Thanksgiving Win

It was fitting that the Ocean City defense was on the field for the final minute and seven seconds of …

Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive Gets Underway

Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio’s 27th annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive will begin Thanksgiving weekend. Donations of toys, …

Wednesday, November 27

Are Cops Needed for Traffic Control at Construction Sites?

In a cost-cutting move, Sea Isle City may end the practice of having police officers provide traffic control at construction …

Remembering Inky, the Thanksgiving Whale

It was 1994 on Thanksgiving Day when a female pygmy sperm whale ended up stranded on a beach in Longport. …

“Coffee With Cops” Dec. 9 in Sea Isle

The public is invited to a “Coffee With Cops” meet-and-greet session with the Sea Isle City Police Department on Monday, …

Tuesday, November 26

Rec Center, Dog Park Included in Capital Plan

A community recreation center tops the list of big-ticket projects in Sea Isle City’s new five-year capital plan, a sweeping …

PTA Holiday Fundraiser Set for Dec. 7

The Ocean City Parent-Teacher Association will host a children’s “Descendants” fundraiser, which promises to be “The Fairest Christmas Party of …

Monday, November 25

Holiday Splendor at Historical Museum's Open House Dec. 7

The Sea Isle City Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. …

Water-Sewer Bills Due Dec. 1

Fourth quarter water-sewer utility payments are due Dec. 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. …

Sunday, November 24

Deauville Inn's New Owner Plans Renovations

The new owner of the Deauville Inn plans to undertake extensive renovations to recapture the historic Strathmere restaurant’s old-time atmosphere …

Saturday, November 23

Pajamas, a Limo and Lots of Fun in Sea Isle

At around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, a black limousine pulled up to a house on 89th Street to pick up a …

Floodplain Committee Public Meeting Dec. 10

Sea Isle City’s Floodplain Management Committee will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. on the …

Friday, November 22

Sea Isle Sends Early Invitation to Summer Tourists

Even in the dead of winter, people in the Philadelphia region will have thoughts of spending leisurely summer days on …

Santa to "Flip the Switch" for Tree Lighting

Santa Claus is coming to town – and he will be in Sea Isle City soon. Sea Isle’s 2019 holiday …

City Council's Message

City Council gives a wrap-up of its Nov. 12 meeting, including a report on Sea Isle City's upcoming beach replenishment …

Thursday, November 21

Holiday Beach Tags Make Good Stocking Stuffers

Holiday beach tags went on sale in Sea Isle City this week, so for all those shoppers who love the …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 21

Mayor Leonard Desiderio previews Sea Isle City's upcoming holiday events in his Mayor's Message. He also extends his gratitude to …

Wednesday, November 20

Emergency Personnel Train in Active-Shooter Response

Pop. Pop. Pop. There is an active shooter. Police rush with their service weapons drawn into the former school at …

Captains Courageous: Trio of Leaders Set the Tone for OCHS Football

All successful teams have one thing in common: strong leaders who can keep everyone focused through the good times and …

Tuesday, November 19

Winter Wonderland Comes to Sea Isle

Bright red bows with gold trim, green garland wrapped around old-fashioned lamp posts, twinkling lights and trees decorated with big …

Monday, November 18

Police Are Watching You, in a Good Way

Sea Isle City police officers want to check up on you and your house. Really, they do. In a good …

Sunday, November 17

Storm Not Nearly as Fierce as Feared

There was a misty rain hanging in the air as Mags Gleeson and her daughter Fiona and son Joseph emerged …

Saturday, November 16

Beach Replenishment to Start in Spring

They didn’t draw straws or pick numbers from a hat, but Sea Isle City will be last in line among …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Sea Isle City from 8 a.m. Sunday …

Friday, November 15

Knights of Columbus Present Service Awards

The Knights of Columbus Madonna Maria Council of St. Joseph Catholic Church distributed their annual Community Service Awards during a …

Special Weather Statement: Coastal Flooding

A weekend storm packing strong winds will cause flooding and possible beach erosion at the Jersey Shore, according to the …

Thursday, November 14

Preliminary Approval for Modernized Wawa

Sea Isle City Planning Board gave preliminary approval for Wawa to renovate and expand its location at the corner of …

Family Night Out – Saturday 4-7P at Wonder Bar AC – Supports OCHS Crew Program

Please come out and support Ocean City Crew Boosters at the Wonder Bar in Atlantic City. Food Buffett and Music …

Wednesday, November 13

Sea Isle Plans Second Pumping Station to Fight Flooding

Sea Isle City is looking to build its second pumping station as it considers new ways to protect the low-lying …

Tuesday, November 12

Proposed Swimming Pool is Deep-Sixed

You'll need your workout clothes, but not your bathing suit. Sea Isle City is moving ahead with plans to redevelop …

Old Home Tied to Famous Family is Razed

A landmark home dating to the late 1800s that had once served as the summer estate for a prominent family …

Code Blue in Effect in Cape May County

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management announced that all municipalities in Cape May County will be under a …

Monday, November 11

Veterans Day Ceremony Salutes the Military

One after another, the four veterans stood on the steps of the monument at Veterans Park as “quilts of valor” …

Sunday, November 10

In Sea Isle, Visitors Drawn by Autumn's Tranquility

Sitting on the sand by the dunes, Steve and Tess Protesto took a look down the beach in both directions …

Saturday, November 9

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle's Early Businesses

In 1881, about 12 seconds after Charles Keith Landis threw open the doors to Sea Isle City, its first business …

No Trash Collection on Veterans Day

Due to the Veterans Day holiday, there will be no curbside trash or recycling collections on Monday. All curbside collections …

Friday, November 8

Sea Isle Museum Honors Military With Exhibit

A service uniform and a wedding gown for Joe and Alice LaRosa are prominently displayed in the center of a …

City Council's Message

City Council recaps the results of Sea Isle's ballot referendum and an online survey to find out whether residents and …

Tax Bill Reminder

Fourth quarter property tax payments were due November 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. …

Thursday, November 7

Bridge Tolls Staying the Same -- For Now

The agency that oversees the five toll bridges connecting Cape May County’s seashore towns along the Ocean Drive is keeping …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 7

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is inviting the community to attend Sea Isle City's Veterans Day ceremony. The city will host the …

Wednesday, November 6

Survey Says ... No Pool

Property owners voted overwhelmingly against including an indoor swimming pool in Sea Isle City’s proposed community recreation center. The city …

Cape May County Sees Sweeping GOP Victory

Republicans pulled off their goal to “Flip the First” in a sweeping landslide election win Tuesday night in the First …

Pool Proposal Sinks in Sea Isle Referendum

The “nos” have it. The question of pool or no pool is one that has been on the minds of …

Tuesday, November 5

Grand Old Piano in Need of Savior

It may be time to play a funeral dirge – not for a person, but for an old piano. An …

Monday, November 4

William J. Hughes Eulogized as Political "Giant"

He was a politician who fiercely protected the Jersey Shore. He was a skilled diplomat who was able to negotiate …

Polls Open 6 a.m. for Election Day

Voters go to the polls from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to elect the Senate and Assembly candidates in …

Veterans Day Ceremony Takes Place Nov. 11

The public is invited to Sea Isle City’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at …

Sunday, November 3

Mourners Fill Ocean City Tabernacle For William J. Hughes Viewing

As police officers stood at attention at the door of the Ocean City Tabernacle, mourners filed in Sunday afternoon to …

Sea Isle Fills Up Fall, Winter Calendar With Special Events

Summer's gone, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do in Sea Isle City. The city and the Chamber of …

Freeholders Hayes and Thornton Run on Record

Cape May County Freeholders E. Marie Hayes and Freeholder Director Gerald Thornton are running for new terms on the freeholder …

Saturday, November 2

Holiday Extravaganza Parade Rolls Into Town Nov. 29

Spend Thanksgiving weekend in Sea Isle City and experience the magic of the holidays in the seaside town. The Sea …

Millions in Aid Could Ride on Your Assembly Votes Tuesday

Antwan McClellan and Erik Simonsen, the Republican Assembly candidates in the First Legislative District, are already intimately familiar with the …