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Monday, November 30

Grab the Camera: Sea Isle's Selfie Scavenger Hunt is Coming

Are you tired of being stuck at home? Are you feeling trapped while watching the same old reruns on TV …

Beach Bards Literary Program Publishes Anthology

The Beach Bards Reading Series, sponsored by the Cape May County Library and hosted by the Sea Isle City Library …

Special Weather Statement: Tornado Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect for Cape May County through 7 p.m. Monday. Please …

Sunday, November 29

Cross-Country Bike Trip Heads For Its End In Sea Isle

Matt DiNote’s trip is winding down. He figures he has about 1,468 miles left to go. “It could be a …

Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Sea Isle City from 6 a.m. to noon Monday …

Saturday, November 28

Sea Isle Clarifying "No Wakes" Ordinance

Sea Isle City homeowners sometimes have to deal with destructive wakes of water that crash again their garage doors and …

Historic Organ Restoration Committee Releases Holiday CD

The Historic Organ Restoration Committee has released, “Deck the Hall,” the first recording in 22 years of the world’s largest …

Friday, November 27

Santa Leads Sea Isle's Colorful Holiday Parade

Santa Claus has a very, very special relationship with Sea Isle City. No matter how busy he may be at …

Toy & Food Drive Gets Started in Sea Isle

Mayor Leonard Desiderio’s 28th annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive is currently underway. The mayor and his “elves” are now …

Thursday, November 26

Church Food Bank Receives Helping Hand for Thanksgiving Dinners

Normally, about 10 turkey meals are given out by the United Methodist Church food bank for Thanksgiving, but the number …

Wednesday, November 25

Mayor: Sea Isle Looking for "Great 2021"

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Sea Isle City will maintain about the same level of spending in the 2021 municipal budget …

Utility Bills Are Due Dec. 1

Fourth Quarter Water-Sewer Utility Bills are due Dec. 1. Due to COVID-19, by Executive Order, Governor Murphy has extended the …

Tuesday, November 24

Community Rec Center Heads Projects in New Capital Plan

Sea Isle City officials Tuesday unveiled the town’s new five-year capital plan, a broad blueprint for a series of construction …

Cape May County NAACP Hosting “NeighborHoodie” Drive

This year the Cape May County NAACP is hosting its 1st Annual "NeighborHoodie Drive" and needs the public's help. Details …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 24

As Thanksgiving approaches, Mayor Leonard Desiderio is acknowledging all of the sacrifices everyone has made so far during the pandemic. …

Monday, November 23

Documentary Recounts Efforts to Save Historic St. Joseph Church

Parishioners speak fondly, passionately and reverently about the historic St. Joseph Catholic Church in a newly released documentary that chronicles …

Sunday, November 22

At Johnson’s Appliances, 75 Years and Counting

When Don Johnson joined his father, Sam, in the family’s Ocean City appliance business in the early 1970s, the marketplace …

Ocean City Girls Soccer Team Cruises to Championship

The fall sports programs at Ocean City have done it again. A day after Ocean City’s field hockey team captured …

Saturday, November 21

O.C. Schools to Use Survey Results to Improve COVID-19 Prevention

The Ocean City school district’s November 2020 survey, which focused on what the district can control and work to improve …

Ocean City Takes Field Hockey Title in Thrilling OT Victory  

The Ocean City High School field hockey team outlasted Egg Harbor Township, 2-1, in double overtime Saturday to capture the …

Santa Claus is Coming to Town Nov. 27

Sea Isle City will hold a socially distanced Holiday Parade along Landis Avenue starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. …

Friday, November 20

Italian American Club Hosts Fundraisers to Repair Damaged Club House

The Sea Isle City Italian American Club is a charitable organization that has served the local community for nearly 60 …

Johnson's Appliances Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Johnson’s Appliances and Bedding is celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Instead of asking for a gift, we want to share one …

Thursday, November 19

Sea Isle Turns into Magical Holiday Escape

Sea Isle City is ramping up its festive atmosphere with holiday decorations that include lamp posts wrapped with green garland, …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 19

Mayor Leonard Desiderio recaps the state's latest coronavirus-related restrictions on bars, restaurants and indoor and outdoor gatherings. Details follow in …

O.C. Football Team Shakes Off Adversity; Set to Play DePaul Catholic

Ocean City’s originally scheduled Championship Game set for Friday night at Carey Field against Camden High School has been cancelled. …

Wednesday, November 18

Sea Isle's Holiday Beach Tags Are "Hot Commodity"

On a day when the temperature dropped into the low 40s and a brisk wind made it feel even chillier, …

Tuesday, November 17

Ocean City Schools Seek Feedback on Hybrid Learning

In a continued effort to improve upon the Ocean City school district experience for students and their parents, the district …

OCHS Boys Soccer Season Comes to an End

The Ocean City High School boys soccer team saw their 2020 season come to an end Tuesday with a 3-0 …

O.C. Rolls to Win in Hockey Playoffs

The Ocean City High School field hockey team rolled to a 9-0 victory over visiting Lower Cape May Eagles on …

“Code Blue” in Cape May County

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has declared a “Code Blue” severe weather advisory for all municipalities for …

Monday, November 16

"Coming Soon," Sea Isle City's $1 Million Bayfront Attraction

After being slowed down by some supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Sea Isle City’s new bayfront recreation …

County Offers Ways to Stay Safe on Thanksgiving

The Cape May County Health Department is offering safety tips for Thanksgiving celebrations. Staying home is the best way to …

Sunday, November 15

Dead Whale Stays Stuck on Sandbar

The carcass of a humpback whale remains stuck on a sandbar between Sea Isle City and Avalon and will simply …

Saturday, November 14

Boy Scouts Find Trash and Treasure During Sea Isle Boulevard Cleanup

Boy Scout Aaron Morton said he was happy to do his part to help keep the community clean while he …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Sea Isle City from 6 a.m. until …

Friday, November 13

Sea Isle City To Celebrate Holidays With Socially Distanced Parade

Santa Claus, as we’re all keenly aware, is super-busy this time of year getting ready for Christmas. But he always …

New Jersey Hope and Healing Offers Emotional Support Amid COVID-19

Over one-third of New Jersey adults surveyed by the National Center for Health Statistics and Census Bureau from April to …

Thursday, November 12

Veterans Park Fountain Has More Than a Pretty Penny

In 2010, Sea Isle City enhanced the grandeur of the monument in Veterans Park by attaching a colonnade to the …

Wednesday, November 11

Boy Scouts to Clean Up Sea Isle's Main Entryway

A chair, a mattress and even a 2-by-4. What sounds like the odds and ends of someone’s home are actually …

National Day of Awareness on Disposal of Prescription Drugs

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is raising awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and encouraging …

Sea Isle Salutes Veterans in Video Tribute

Due to COVID-19, Sea Isle City's traditional Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park has been canceled. However, a special Tribute …

COVID Forces Polar Bear Weekend Changes, Cancellation of N.Y.'s Eve Celebration

A series of major events that traditionally draw thousands of visitors to Sea Isle City during the normally quiet fall …

Tuesday, November 10

Mayor's Message: Nov. 10

Mayor Leonard Desiderio recaps the latest coronavirus-related restrictions imposed by Gov. Phil Murphy on bars and restaurants throughout the state. …

Monday, November 9

Police Grow Beards to Raise Money For Families Battling Cancer

Don’t be surprised if the next time you see a Sea Isle City police officer he looks a little, well, …

Sunday, November 8

One Whale of a Problem in Sea Isle, Avalon

A dead and decaying 30-foot, two-ton humpback whale stuck in the mud between Sea Isle City and Avalon in Townsends …

Saturday, November 7

In Sea Isle, a Great Beach Day in November

The calendar may say November, but Mother Nature has generously provided a week’s worth of glorious weather reminiscent of April …

Friday, November 6

Dead Whale Stuck in Townsends Inlet

A dead 30-foot, two-ton, humpback whale is stuck in the mud in a shallow section of Townsends Inlet between Sea …

Veterans Day Video

Due to the Coronavirus, Sea Isle City’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 has been cancelled. However, the city …

Thursday, November 5

Sea Isle Gets Ready For Winter

Think of it as summer – in reverse. Although the quieter fall months have arrived, Sea Isle City remains busy …

Mayor's Message: Nov. 5

Mayor Leonard Desiderio celebrates the 10th anniversary of Sea Isle City's E-Newsletter, a biweekly source of community news. His latest …

Wednesday, November 4

N.J. Inmate Release Draws Senator's Anger

More than 2,000 inmates were released in New Jersey on Wednesday in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 …

Sea Isle Program Makes Sure Residents Are Safe At Home

Sea Isle City residents can easily sign up for a free service called the “Citizen Call-Check” Program (also known as …

Van Drew Declares Victory; Morey, Pierson Retain GOP Seats

Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew declared victory Tuesday night in the hotly contested 2nd Congressional District race that pitted the …

Tuesday, November 3

County Warns Against “COVID Fatigue”

Cape May County officials are warning residents against “COVID Fatigue” and remind people of the necessary precautions in the colder …

Monday, November 2

Countdown to Election Night

Heading into Tuesday, more than 60 percent of Cape May County voters have already cast their ballots in an election …

United Methodist Church Holds “Bag Sale” Nov. 4 

Instead of a traditional yard sale, the members of the Sea Isle City United Methodist Church will host a “Clearance …

Sunday, November 1

Trump Parade Rolls Into Ocean City

With just two days left before the Nov. 3 election in one of the most heated and divisive presidential races …

Sea Isle Looks to Renew Key Environmental Permit

In a world of government acronyms, there is one that is critically important for New Jersey shore communities: CAFRA. Administered …

Strong Winds Expected Through Monday

Strong winds are expected along the coast through Monday night, according to a weather alert from the Cape May County …