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April 2, 2025

Wildwood Plans to Strictly Enforce Teen Curfew to Prevent Trouble This Summer

Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. said Wildwood’s get-tough policy is no bluff.

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March 31, 2025

Cape May County’s “StormReady” Designation Renewed Through 2029

The county is also developing its Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking public feedback.

March 29, 2025

Vietnam Veterans Given a Warm “Welcome Home” During Sea Isle Ceremony

“The heroes are the 58,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Vietnam veteran Steve Burns says.

March 28, 2025

Sea Isle Explores Ways to Add Shade at Playground

The estimated cost for shade covers has been as high as $750,000, so the city will seek a grant.

March 27, 2025

Sea Isle City's Proposed Budget Includes Tax Increase

A public hearing and final vote on the budget are scheduled for City Council's April 22 meeting.

March 25, 2025

Sea Isle City Celebrates Success of Autism Awareness Fundraiser

“I’m doing God’s work,” Mike Monichetti says of how his fundraiser has benefited so many different groups.

March 24, 2025

Sea Isle Looking for Beach Tag Checkers to "Join Our Team"

The city is using social media to help fill its beach tag inspector jobs this summer.

March 22, 2025

Ocean City Councilman Wants Empty Storefronts Dressed Up

There are seven vacant stores on one block of Asbury Avenue in the downtown shopping district.

March 21, 2025

Performers Announced for Airshow in the Wildwoods

A huge crowd is expected on the beachfront for the Sept. 5-6 show.

March 20, 2025

Zoning Vote for Proposed Doggie Hotel Falls Short in Ocean City

A developer wanted to build Ocean City's first doggie hotel and daycare center.

March 19, 2025

Ocean City Motel Site to be Demolished, Redeveloped

The city's planning board is scheduled to review the proposed project at its April 2 meeting.

March 18, 2025

Ocean City Business Group Backs Boardwalk Hotel Project

The Downtown Merchants Association votes 16-5 in favor of the proposed “ICONA in Wonderland” resort hotel.

March 17, 2025

Sea Isle Buys High-Tech Sign to Provide Important Information

The sign will measure 6-feet-by-9-feet and be mounted on an 8-foot-tall base, making it easy for motorists to spot.

March 15, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Unfolds in Style in Sea Isle

The parade celebrates its 33rd year under the sponsorship of Mayor Leonard Desiderio and his family.

March 13, 2025

Sea Isle Resident Makes Some Waves About Problems at City’s Boat Ramp

"It's a safety problem," boater Donald Sparks tells city officials while urging them to make repairs.

March 11, 2025

Sea Isle City's Proposed 2025 Budget Includes Small Tax Increase

Overall, Sea Isle is "as strong as ever," Mayor Leonard Desiderio says in his annual State of the City address.

March 10, 2025

Local Residents Try to Get Glimpse of Steven Spielberg During Movie Shoot in Tuckahoe

Police barricades blocked access to the filming near the historic Tuckahoe train station.

March 8, 2025

Historic Note Discovered in Cape May Church

It was written in 1891 by the church's former pastor, a prominent religious leader and advocate for social justice.

March 3, 2025

Sea Isle Approves Funding for $9.5M. in Capital Projects

A new stormwater pumping station and improvements for the oceanfront Promenade are big-ticket items.

March 1, 2025

Rural Woodbine Prepares for Steven Spielberg Movie Shoot

The small South Jersey town will get an economic boost and extra publicity from the film production.

February 28, 2025

Sea Isle Installs Dune Fencing to Protect Shoreline

“We take shore protection very seriously here in Sea Isle City," a city spokeswoman says.

February 27, 2025

Sea Isle's Municipal Election to be Full-Fledged Race

Five candidates, including two incumbents, are running for three seats.

February 26, 2025

Accused Killer Intends to Claim Self-Defense in Wildwood Crest Shooting

Defense and prosecution attorneys are waiting for a copy of the autopsy report leading up to the next hearing.

February 26, 2025

Cape May County to Lower Tax Rate in 2025 Budget as Part of "Three-Peat"

The tax rate is going down by nearly two cents per $100 of assessed value, or $671,000 overall.

February 25, 2025

Building Destroyed by Fire is Demolished in Sea Isle

It is not yet known what will be developed next on the property.

February 21, 2025

Trained Raptors Will Return to Ocean City to Chase Annoying Seagulls

Ocean City's "gull abatement program" was the first of its kind at the Jersey Shore when it started in 2019.

February 20, 2025

Man Charged with Arson in Storage Facility Fire in Middle Township

Police said that Salvatore Gellura was working in his storage unit and lit some cardboard to keep warm.

February 19, 2025

Fire Sweeps Through Storage Facility in Middle Township

The fire broke out at the Burleigh Mini Storage site on Shunpike Road near Indian Trail Road.

February 18, 2025

Man accused in Cape May County killing of fiancée to remain in jail

Joseph Ragan's alleged role in the overdose killing is debated during a detention hearing.

February 15, 2025

Autism Awareness Fundraiser Draws Record Turnout to Sea Isle City

Former Eagles star center Jason Kelce and his family are among the estimated 5,000 participants and spectators.

February 11, 2025

Excitement Builds for Autism Awareness Fundraiser in Sea Isle

"It’s good for Sea Isle, and more importantly, it’s good for autism,” event organizer Mike Monichetti says.

February 10, 2025

Forecast Calls for 4 to 6 Inches of Snow Starting Tuesday

A second, smaller storm may drop an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow Wednesday to Thursday.

February 1, 2025

Thousands Expected for Autism Awareness Fundraiser in Sea Isle City on Feb. 15

Will former Eagles star center Jason Kelce show up again? He made a surprise appearance last year.

January 29, 2025

Merry Christmas! Sea Isle Looks to Upgrade its Holiday Decorations

A new decorating contractor is brought in to oversee the holiday displays and create new ones.

January 28, 2025

Sea Isle Introduces $9.5 Million Bond Ordinance for Capital Projects

Upgrades to the Promenade and a new stormwater pumping station are big-ticket items.

January 27, 2025

Amount of Trash Removed from Sea Isle's Beaches Continues to Fall

State laws banning plastic carryout bags at stores and smoking on the beaches are contributing factors.

January 25, 2025

Jury Rules Ocean City Must Pay $7.2 Million in Land Battle

However, disagreement over the property's environmental cleanup could drag on.

January 22, 2025

Newly Planted Dune Grass Flourishes in Sea Isle

One resident wants the city to build more fencing to protect the vegetation, which is key for fortifying the dunes.

January 18, 2025

Ocean City Carries on Dr. King's "Dream" During Community Ceremony

Speakers and students honor Dr. King's vision of racial equality and justice in America.

January 17, 2025

Snow, Freezing Temps to Combine for "Dangerously Cold Conditions"

Frigid weather will linger through most of next week, according to the stormy forecast.

January 16, 2025

Steven Spielberg Movie Shoot Coming to Cape May

The whole town "is buzzing" with excitement, Cape May hotelier Curtis Bashaw says.

January 15, 2025

Ocean City High School Principal Recovering From Car Crash

The school district is respecting the privacy of Wendy O'Neal and her family.

January 14, 2025

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.

January 13, 2025

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.

January 11, 2025

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.

January 7, 2025

Ocean City Native Recovering from New Orleans Terror Attack

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

January 6, 2025

Snowstorm blankets Sea Isle City

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

January 4, 2025

Snow Coming to Shore

6 to 8 inches are expected.

January 3, 2025

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.

January 2, 2025

Desiderio Takes Oath of Office on County Board of Commissioners

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

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