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Saturday, July 31

Doggie Delights: Sea Isle's Canines Get Gourmet Biscuits

Workers at Sea Isle City's public boat ramp at the bay end of 42nd Place are big-time dog lovers. So …

10-Mile Island Run Coming Up In Sea Isle

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will host the 2021 Capt. Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run on Saturday, Aug. 14, …

Friday, July 30

"Chair of Honor" to Serve as Somber Reminder of POWs, MIAs

Sea Isle City plans to place a “Chair of Honor” in Excursion Park as a permanent reminder of the tens …

Sea Isle Accepting Nominations for Beautification Awards

The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for the 34th Annual Beautification Awards. Local properties (businesses or …

Thursday, July 29

Feds to Monitor Beach and Dune Erosion in Townsends Inlet

The federal agency that oversees beach replenishment projects at the Jersey Shore is planning to keep an eye on an …

Mayor's Message: July 29

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says Sea Isle City is bustling with activity during the summer tourism season. "In addition to countless …

Special Weather Statement: Tornado Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect for Cape May County from 4 p.m. to 9 …

Wednesday, July 28

In Sea Isle, Source of Stagnant Water a Mystery

Fred Caspar pointed at a stream of fetid water that ran along the gutter in front of his house at …

Author, Singer Michael Card Appears Aug. 1 at Ocean City Tabernacle

Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes singer, songwriter, author and Bible teacher Michael Card, Sunday, August 1. He will speak during the …

Tuesday, July 27

Sea Isle Acquires Bayfront Land; Will Protect it From Development

With the price of shore property skyrocketing during the pandemic, Sea Isle City appears to have gotten a bargain by …

Monday, July 26

Get Comfy at the Beachwood Restaurant's "The Lounge"

The Lounge has become so popular with customers at the Beachwood at The Dunes restaurant that you might say it …

Tax Bills Grace Period Extended

Third quarter property taxes are due August 1. However, the grace period for payments has been extended to August 16. …

VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary Hosts Successful “Dollar Dog Day” Fundraiser

Members of VFW Post 1963’s Auxiliary hosted their third annual Dollar Dog Day on July 24 – much to the …

Sunday, July 25

Atilis Gyms Offer Strength in Service

The five locations for the Atilis gyms are enjoying strong business again after reopening Sept. 1 following the lifting of …

Men's Basketball Tourney Coming Up July 31

Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation will host the inaugural Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday, July …

Saturday, July 24

Swimmers Take Plunge for Ocean Race

Brendan Lewis emerged from the surf in Sea Isle City all by himself, about 37 seconds clear of the closest …

Friday, July 23

One of Sea Isle's "Oldest" Homes is Sold

Does it date to 1882, or not? An old home that some believe was built the same year Sea Isle …

Phillies Home Run Derby Coming to Sea Isle

The Philadelphia Phillies Youth Home Run Derby is coming to Sea Isle City’s Dealy Field on Sunday, August 1. This …

Thursday, July 22

Fundraising Run in Sea Isle to Help Ovarian Cancer Patients

Robin Cohen became close friends with Sandy Rollman back in 1999. Their friendship began at a time when Rollman was …

Wednesday, July 21

Sea Isle Adds Overnight Fire Crews to Bolster Safety

For firefighters, a precious few minutes can make the difference between saving a home or possibly seeing it burn to …

John & Tanya James, Point of Grace Appear at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes John James, former lead singer of The Newsboys, for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 …

Tuesday, July 20

Sea Isle's New Parking App is a Hit

The hassle of fumbling for coins or cash to feed the parking meters and kiosks in Sea Isle City is …

$1 Hotdogs on Sale at VFW Post July 24

The VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary will host the third annual “Dollar Dog Day” on Saturday, July 24, from 11 a.m. …

Why should Sea Isle be your next holiday destination?

Everyone who lives in Sea Isle knows what a great place it is to spend time in. From the superb …

Monday, July 19

Sea Isle Promises Crackdown on Rowdy Behavior by Teens

Tony Ieradi pulled a dumpster away from the wall to create a barrier of sorts blocking the way into a …

Sea Isle's Steve Libro Basketball Tourney a Success

The inaugural Steve Libro Men’s Basketball Tournament took place on July 17 at Sea Isle City’s JFK Boulevard Park, where …

Sunday, July 18

Free Surfing Lessons For Kids With Epilepsy

Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, Heritage Surf & Sport, Ludlam Board Riders, Mrs. Brizzle’s Deli, and other organizations are joining …

Saturday, July 17

Sea Isle Provides Haven From Heat

Colleen Kowal watched in amusement as her two daughters, Libby, 11, and Hannah, 8, rode the waves that rolled onshore …

Sea Isle Holds One Mile Ocean Swim July 24

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will host the 2021 One Mile Ocean Swim at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July …

Friday, July 16

"Prohibition" is Over; Beach Bar is Selling Liquor

The newly opened Beach Bar is finally selling booze. At a hearing that took only about five minutes to complete, …

Best-Selling Author Discusses Wind Energy

Michael Shellenberger doesn’t live in New Jersey. He doesn’t even live on the East Coast. But the California resident, author …

Thursday, July 15

Historic Church Undergoing Renovations

Topped by a soaring white steeple, the Gothic-style St. Joseph Catholic Church has been a religious, historic and cultural landmark …

Mayor's Message: July 15

Sea Isle City's Fourth of July weekend celebration turned out to be a great success and was another sign that …

Wednesday, July 14

Sea Isle Becomes Million-Dollar Housing Market

Sea Isle City now has something else to go along with those proverbial million-dollar views of the water. Million-dollar home …

RODA Receives NOAA Fisheries Grant

The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), a broad membership-based coalition of fishing industry associations and fishing companies, has received an …

David Akers, Laura Story Appear July 18 at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes back six-time NFL Pro Bowler and former Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers for the 8:30 …

Tuesday, July 13

Spotlight on History: The Case of the Missing Tricycle

The Spotlight on History feature chronicles the 1887 crime spree in Sea Isle City and other towns by two brothers …

Monday, July 12

Sea Isle Offers "Pop-Up" Camps, Clinics

Sea Isle City is bringing the “pop-up” concept to its summer recreation programs as it looks to offer new activities …

Beach Patrol’s Junior Lifeguard Program Begins July 22

Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s 2021 Junior Lifeguard Program will be held each Tuesday and Thursday, from July 22 through …

Sunday, July 11

Best-Selling Author to Discuss Wind Farm Technology Thursday 7 p.m. at OC Music Pier

Best-selling author and nationally known environmental advocate Michael Shellenberger scoffs at the notion that ocean wind farms, like the one …

Sea Isle to Host New Summer Basketball Tournaments

Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation will host three new men’s basketball tournaments this summer – and each will honor …

Saturday, July 10

Sea Isle's Final Farewell to Former Fire Chief Frank Edwardi Sr.

Sea Isle City firefighters shook his hand and posed for photos with Frank Edwardi Sr. on June 16 in a …

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, …

Friday, July 9

Sea Isle Escapes Elsa's Brunt

With the destructive tropical storms Fay and Isaias still fresh in their memories, Sea Isle City officials feared that the …

Thursday, July 8

Superior Pest Solutions Takes Care of Bugs

Insects and other pesky creatures are gross, sickening, annoying and even terrifying. When they invade a home or business, they …

Sea Isle Under Tropical Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Sea Isle City as Elsa moves over the region. …

Wednesday, July 7

Ocean City Honors State Champion Baseball Squad

Rings, jackets and trophies. Proclamations, certificates and laudatory speeches. These are a few of the spoils of victory for the …

Sea Isle's Beaches Are Free -- On Wednesdays, At Least

For more than 25 years, Sea Isle City has had free beach days on Wednesdays as a way to attract …

Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the shore from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning as …

Walter Fenton, Veritas Appear July 11 at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Walter Fenton for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship services on Sunday, …

Tuesday, July 6

Farmers Market Offers Fresh Produce, Low Prices

Paul Cardell began naming the types of fruits and vegetables that he had just bought at the Farmers Market in …

Monday, July 5

Ventnor Family Wins Playland and Jilly’s Giveaway Contest

The Ruano family, from Ventnor, won a flurry of prizes in the Playland’s Castaway Cove and Jilly’s "Sand, Sun & …

Townsends Inlet Bridge Reopens After Closing for "Maintenance Issues"

The Townsends Inlet Bridge, an 82-year-old span with a history of structural and maintenance problems, was briefly closed to traffic …

Sunday, July 4

In Sea Isle, Fourth of July is a Blockbuster

Kathy McFarland got a pretty good sense of just how big Sea Isle City’s Fourth of July was shaping up …

Saturday, July 3

Spring Beach Cleanup Turns Up Less Trash

Fewer smokers seem to be using Sea Isle City’s beaches as their personal ashtray. A smaller number of discarded cigarette …

Friday, July 2

Sea Isle Takes Second in “Favorite Beach” Contest

Sea Isle City placed second overall in a statewide poll for “Favorite Beach.” While perennial first-place finisher Ocean City again …

Thursday, July 1

Three Council Members Take Oath of Office

Three members of City Council who faced no opposition during a decidedly low-key May municipal election were sworn in to …

Mayor's Message: July 1

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says the summer tourism season is off to a strong start in Sea Isle City. Special events …