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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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January 1, 2025

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

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

December 31, 2024

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.

December 31, 2024

Sea Isle City's Top Stories of 2024

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

December 29, 2024

All Seasons Marina Investing Millions to Become Premier Boating Facility

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

December 23, 2024

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.

December 21, 2024

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."

December 20, 2024

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.

December 19, 2024

Ocean City Reconsiders Proposed Ban on Large Construction Dumpsters

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

December 18, 2024

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.”

December 17, 2024

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

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

December 16, 2024

Cape May County Ends Litigation Over Failed Wind Energy Project

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

December 14, 2024

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.

December 13, 2024

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.

December 12, 2024

White House Disputes Van Drew's Drone Claims

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

December 11, 2024

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

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

December 10, 2024

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

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

December 9, 2024

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

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

December 7, 2024

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.

December 6, 2024

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.

December 4, 2024

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.

December 3, 2024

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.

December 2, 2024

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.

November 30, 2024

Competing Plan Emerges for Former Wonderland Pier Site

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

November 29, 2024

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.

November 26, 2024

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.

November 26, 2024

Proposed Luxury Hotel on Boardwalk Brings Mixed Reaction

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

November 20, 2024

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.

November 18, 2024

No Toll Hike Expected on Five Shore Bridges in 2025

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

November 16, 2024

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.

November 15, 2024

Sea Isle to Provide Municipal Court Services for Dennis Township

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

November 14, 2024

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.

November 13, 2024

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.

November 12, 2024

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.

November 7, 2024

Wildwood Junior Lifeguard Saves Schoolmate from Choking

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

November 6, 2024

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.

November 6, 2024

Van Drew Re-elected in Win Against Salerno

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

November 2, 2024

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.

November 1, 2024

Sea Isle Plans New Drainage System to Remove Stinky Water

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

October 31, 2024

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.

October 29, 2024

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.

October 28, 2024

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

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

October 26, 2024

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

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

October 25, 2024

For Halloween, Sea Isle City is Looking Pretty Scary

Go see the decorations for some screams and laughs.

October 24, 2024

Stormwater Pumping Station to Protect Area Surrounding New Community Center

The project's cost and construction schedule have not yet been announced.

October 23, 2024

"Watch the Tram Car, Please" Lady Sues Wildwood for Compensation

Floss Stingel’s recording is used about 6,000 times a day during the summer on the Wildwood Boardwalk, her suit says.

October 22, 2024

Sea Isle Looks to Build Ramp, Observation Platform Over Dunes

The project will offer easier access to the Fourth Street beach and picturesque views.

October 20, 2024

Hundreds March in HERO Campaign Walk to Honor Victims of Drunken Driving

The walk promotes the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign's mission for safe and sober designated drivers.

October 19, 2024

Gillian Looks to Future of Wonderland Pier Site, Not the Past

He wants to move on and devote more attention to the now-closed amusement park's redevelopment.

October 18, 2024

N.J.'s Proposed Flood-Control Regulations Draw Fire

Critics warn of sweeping changes that could make it much more difficult to live at the shore.

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