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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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February 27, 2025

Sea Isle's Municipal Election to be Full-Fledged Race
Five candidates, including two incumbents, are running for three seats.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 16, 2025

Steven Spielberg Movie Shoot Coming to Cape May
The whole town "is buzzing" with excitement, Cape May hotelier Curtis Bashaw says.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 6, 2025

Snowstorm blankets Sea Isle City
Snowplow operators put in long hours to keep the local roads clear.
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January 4, 2025

Snow Coming to Shore
6 to 8 inches are expected.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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