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Sunday, February 28

Sea Isle Historical Museum Reopens After Lengthy Closure

Abby Powell has been busy removing vintage bridal gowns from their storage bags, placing them on mannequins and touching them …

Saturday, February 27

Deauville Inn Offers "Perfect Sunsets" and More for Weddings

Deauville Inn is becoming one of the most desirable venues at the Jersey Shore for couples to say “I do” …

Water-Sewer Bills Due March 1

First quarter water-sewer utility bills are due March 1. Payments by mail can be sent to: City Hall, Attn: Tax …

Friday, February 26

Sea Isle to Hold Lottery for Kayak Berths

It won’t be Powerball or Mega Millions, but there be a lottery in Sea Isle City offering a coveted grand …

Thursday, February 25

No "Hotdog Wars" in Sea Isle City

A summer resident urged Sea Isle City officials to remove 52nd Street as one of the locations for beachfront hotdog …

Mayor's Message: Feb. 25

Mayor Leonard Desiderio gives an update on Sea Isle City's combination fishing pier and kayak launch facility that will open …

Wednesday, February 24

Sea Isle Plans Second Pumping Station to Fight Flooding

More and more communities at the Jersey Shore are relying on pumping stations that intercept floodwater and channel it back …

Mayor's Message: 2021 Municipal Budget

Mayor Leonard Desiderio provides details on Sea Isle City's proposed 2021 municipal budget. The spending plan was formally introduced by …

Tuesday, February 23

Springfield Inn Liquor License Transferred to Developer

The landmark Springfield Inn in Sea Isle City was reduced to a pile of rubble early this month when a …

Monday, February 22

St. Joseph's Church Helps With Food Drive

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sea Isle City did not let the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of giving …

N.Y. Man Sentenced For Avalon Sex Assault

A 32-year-old Port Jefferson, New York man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for a sexual assault and connected …

Sunday, February 21

Sea Isle Summer Vacation Rentals Looking Strong

All of you summer vacationers out there, listen up: Don’t wait to book your trips. If you do, you might …

Saturday, February 20

Mike's Seafood Polar Bear Autism Fundraiser Hits $100,000

Mike and Jeannie Monichetti, organizers of the Mike’s Seafood Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism in Sea Isle City, had no …

Friday, February 19

Decorative Lighting Will Enhance Sea Isle's New Bayfront Attraction

Picturesque views of the bays, spectacular sunsets and maybe some star gazing at night, too. Sea Isle City’s combination fishing …

Thursday, February 18

Anti-Graffiti Plan Being Discussed for Townsends Inlet Bridge

The agency that operates the Townsends Inlet Bridge is developing plans to remove graffiti that has been scrawled on the …

More Snow, Ice on the Way

More snow and possibly a light coating of ice are expected in Cape May County through Friday night as another …

Wednesday, February 17

One of Sea Isle's Old Homes Awaits Its Fate

Tucked behind the sprawling Spinnaker condominium complex is an old three-story white house desperately in need of a new coat …

Mix of Snow, Ice in Forecast

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Sea Isle City from 4 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday, with …

Tuesday, February 16

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle’s History Then and Now

Back in the 1890s, when Sea Isle was bustling through its second decade, the town was dominated by grand hotels, …

Berkshire Hathaway Realtors Recognized

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors salutes sales associates in the Cape May County Offices for being the office …

Monday, February 15

Despite Storms, Sea Isle's Beaches Remain in "Fine Condition"

Sea Isle City’s beaches and dunes were replenished last summer with more than 750,000 cubic yards of fresh sand, enough …

St. Patrick's Day Beach Tags On Sale Beginning Tuesday

This time each year, beachgoers make a trip to Sea Isle City to pick up a highly coveted novelty item. …

Sunday, February 14

Sea Isle Adding Lifeguards to Three Beaches in North End

In addition to the sound of the waves, children’s laughter and the incessant squawking of seagulls, sunbathers at three beaches …

County Zoo’s Female Snow Leopard Dies

The Cape May County Zoo is sad to report the passing of Himani, a female snow leopard. Himani was peacefully …

Saturday, February 13

Sea Isle's "Polar Bears" Take the Plunge

Gregg and Annemarie Wagner were dressed to impress for a special occasion Saturday in Sea Isle City. He stepped out …

Friday, February 12

Sea Isle Is Discouraging Any Unofficial "Plunges"

The frigid weather this weekend promises to be too nasty for even the hardiest of “polar bears.” Sea Isle City’s …

Freezing Rain Expected Saturday at Shore

A weekend storm is expected to produce freezing rain and icy roadways at the shore Saturday afternoon through Saturday night, …

Thursday, February 11

Sea Isle Municipal Budget Calls For Half-Cent Tax Increase

Sea Isle City unveiled a 2021 municipal budget that calls for a half-cent increase in taxes, a large surplus for …

Mayor’s Message: Feb. 11

Mayor Leonard Desiderio highlights his 2021 municipal budget proposal in his latest Mayor's Message to the public. He says that …

Sea Isle's Picturesque Snow Day

A blanket of snow fell on Sea Isle City on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Sea Isle’s Public Relations Office …

Wednesday, February 10

Sea Isle Puts Restrictions on Parking Permits

Parking spots are often hard to find in Sea Isle City during the bustling summer tourism season. So it comes …

Forecast Calls for Snow

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Sea Isle City in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday …

Tuesday, February 9

Mayor: Sea Isle Remains "Very Strong," Despite Pandemic

Sea Isle City weathered the tumultuous first year of the coronavirus pandemic with its strong finances intact and will move …

Fishful Future: Toward a Zero Waste Seafood Supply Chain

The Fishful Future project is a newly launched collaborative effort joining seafood processors, fishery scientists, local fishermen, and renowned chefs. …

Monday, February 8

Springfield Inn Starts to Come Down

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday, a 25-ton excavator began using its metal claw to smash the Springfield Inn’s old buildings …

Sunday, February 7

No Increase Expected in Sea Isle School Taxes This Year

Sea Isle City will likely keep local school taxes stable for the 10th consecutive year despite uncertainty about the timing …

Saturday, February 6

Men and Women Agree: KC Will Take Second Straight Super Bowl

The women have spoken, and this time they agree with the men. Despite Tom Brady’s matchless resume of Super Bowl …

Friday, February 5

Life is Sweet With Girl Scout Cookie Sales

Sea Isle City Girl Scout Troop 41012 members are showing their creative side with in-person and virtual cookie booths during …

Sea Isle Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Assistance Program

Due to concerns that some Sea Isle City residents do not have access to computers or may have been unsuccessful …

Thursday, February 4

Knights of Columbus Continue Charitable Work Despite Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic may have kept people in their homes and altered life as we know it, but it certainly …

Wednesday, February 3

In Sea Isle, a Pocket Park Offers Beauty -- Even in Winter

A quaint spot at the foot of the Townsends Inlet Bridge is reminiscent of a tiny English garden. Decorative benches, …

Tuesday, February 2

Lingering Coastal Storm Finally Ends

After hanging around for an excruciatingly long three days, a coastal storm that tormented Sea Isle City with tidal flooding, …

New Study: The Mid-Atlantic Cold Pool

While not often in the spotlight, an oceanographic feature known as the “cold pool,” which stretches from Massachusetts to North …

Monday, February 1

Storm Swamps Sea Isle With Flooding

Avery Zurawski looked at the flooded streets in downtown Sea Isle City on Monday and was reminded of another island. …