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Construction of $21 Million Community Center Remains on Schedule

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is hoping for relatively mild winter weather to help speed the project along.

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Sea Isle City Adding More Surveillance Cameras Around Town

The cameras are part of a multiyear program to help police keep an eye on things.

Remnant from Garden State Parkway's Construction in 1950s is Disappearing

The old State Police substation in Cape May County is being replaced by a new building with a similar look.

Ocean City Native Recovering from New Orleans Terror Attack

Adam Coste suffered extensive injuries, according to a GoFundMe account set up for his benefit.

Snowstorm blankets Sea Isle City

Snowplow operators put in long hours to keep the local roads clear.

Snow Coming to Shore

6 to 8 inches are expected.

Ocean City Ceremony Honors Late Teen Who Found "Freedom" in Water

Tony Mazzitelli, who died in 1976 of muscular dystrophy, would overcome his physical limitations by swimming.

Desiderio Takes Oath of Office on County Board of Commissioners

An overflow audience of supporters packs the county's administration building for the ceremony.

Thousands Celebrate New Year's Day With Chilly Plunge in Ocean City

The madcap event is a longtime holiday tradition for some participants.

Rain Ends, Fireworks Light Up the Skies in Sea Isle for New Year's Eve

A thunderstorm lets up just in time for the city's big show.

Sea Isle City's Top Stories of 2024

Some old names vanished, but a new centerpiece for the community begins to take shape.

All Seasons Marina Investing Millions to Become Premier Boating Facility

New docks, seawalls and fuel facility are among the improvements at the Marmora marina.

Sea Isle City "Tops Off" Community Center Project

The final steel beam is signed by city officials and residents and lifted to the top floor by a crane.

Is a “Carnival by the Sea” in Ocean City’s Future?

A community group presents ideas for “a dazzling and changing mix of attractions that come alive day and night."

Cape May County Takes Top Spot in U.S. for Luxury Vacation Homes

The county’s booming real estate prices reflect its growing popularity in the vacation home marketplace.

Ocean City Reconsiders Proposed Ban on Large Construction Dumpsters

City officials will now sit down with the construction industry to resolve their differences.

Van Drew Slams White House for “Brushing Off” Drone Sightings

He accuses a national security spokesman of standing before the American people “red-faced and sputtering excuses.”

Promenade's Makeover, Stormwater Pumping Stations Dominate New Capital Plan

Overall, the plan proposes nearly $50 million in spending in the next five years.

Cape May County Ends Litigation Over Failed Wind Energy Project

The county alleged that the project would have caused devastating economic and environmental harm.

Sea Isle Beachcombing Tours Attract Bigger Crowds This Year

One key factor in the tours’ growing popularity this past summer was Sea Isle’s beach replenishment project.

Iranian Ship Ruled Out as Source of N.J. Drones, But Mystery Continues

Gov. Phil Murphy writes to President Biden for more federal help to identify the drones.

White House Disputes Van Drew's Drone Claims

The source of the drones remains a mystery, but Iran is not involved, federal authorities say.

Van Drew Wants Mysterious Drones Over N.J. Shot Down

He urges President Biden "to neutralize them as soon as possible."

Sea Isle Takes Next Step in "Evolution" of Fire Department

City Council approves an employment contract for the new fire chief.

Could Ocean City's Sixth Street Beach Become a "Massive Playground?"

Ideas are being kicked around for a new oceanfront summer attraction.

Historical Museum Gives Glimpse of Simple Christmases of Yesteryear

"It’s kind of an awakening for them to see what we have here," one museum volunteer says of visitors.

VFW "Christmas Caravan" Brings Joy to Veterans for the Holiday Season

Sixty boxes were filled with gift donations for residents at the N.J. Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland.

Debate Continues on Plans for Boardwalk Hotel at Wonderland Property

Supporters, though, say the project will help stimulate Ocean City's tourism market by attracting more vacationers.

Boardwalk Hotel Developer to Make Another Pitch for Project

Eustace Mita will make a public presentation at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocean City Tabernacle.

Sea Isle's Police, Fire Calls Now Handled by County Communications System

The police department says the change will not lead to any interruptions in service.

Competing Plan Emerges for Former Wonderland Pier Site

Backers say their conceptual plan would help Ocean City to retain its family-friendly image.

Ocean City's Holiday Shopping Celebration Draws Thousands to the Downtown

Santa leads the entertainment with a flashy rooftop appearance at City Hall and by lighting the holiday tree.

Sea Isle City Jitney Fare to Increase by $1

The city's attorney says this will be the very first jitney fare hike in Sea Isle.

Proposed Luxury Hotel on Boardwalk Brings Mixed Reaction

One critic believes the hotel project would be a real-life version of "Monopoly."

No Deal: Wonderland Pier's Ferris Wheel and Carousel Are Not for Sale

They mistakenly appeared on a list of the amusement park's other rides that are being sold.

No Toll Hike Expected on Five Shore Bridges in 2025

For the time being, the toll will remain at $2.50.

Ocean City Group to Present Competing Plans for Reviving Wonderland Pier Site

The president of a preservation group widely criticizes a proposal to build a luxury hotel at Wonderland.

Sea Isle to Provide Municipal Court Services for Dennis Township

The agreement between both communities runs from Feb. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2028.

Sea Isle City All Dressed Up for Holidays

The centerpiece of the holiday display is a 30-foot-tall artificial Christmas tree towering above Excursion Park.

Hotel Proposed in Place of Wonderland Pier; Iconic Amusement Rides Would be Saved

A luxury hotel proposed by developer Eustace Mita would feature 252 rooms overlooking the Boardwalk.

Sea Isle City to Salute Veterans With Patriotic Banners

Mayor Leonard Desiderio would like to have the banners form "a loop" on both sides of John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Wildwood Junior Lifeguard Saves Schoolmate from Choking

Billy Carberry, 13, an eighth grader, learned the Heimlich maneuver during training with the Wildwood Beach Patrol.

Sea Isle Looks to Build Ramp, Observation Platform Over Dunes

The project would also include two shade pavilions to give beachgoers shelter from the blazing summer sun.

Van Drew Re-elected in Win Against Salerno

The incumbent Republican congressman declared victory shortly after 9:30 p.m., calling it "a landslide."

Sea Isle City's Community Center is Looking "Fabulous"

The imposing concrete foundation for the first floor is in place. Next comes the structural steel.

Sea Isle Plans New Drainage System to Remove Stinky Water

Neighbors on 38th Street say the source of the water remains a mystery.

Cape May County Steps Up Opposition to State's Proposed Flood-Control Rules

There are fears that the regulations will have the toughest impacts on Cape May County communities.

Ocean City Dredging Work Targets Sediment-Clogged Lagoons

The work is part of the city's ongoing efforts to keep waterways deep enough for boaters.

$5,000 Grant to Help Enhance Beauty of Waterfront Park

Townsends Inlet Waterfront Park is a wooded oasis protected from development.

Dogs Take Over Ocean City Boardwalk for Howl-O-Ween Parade

More than 400 dogs strut down the boards while dressed in comical costumes.

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