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It’s the pinnacle of scouting; the dream of all of the young scouts who stand in front of the U.S. flag, reciting the scout oath and law. To become an Eagle Scout requires hard work, dedication, and a fiery drive, not to mention years of commitment. There are in total 7 ranks, each progressively more difficult than the next. While your journey starts at memorizing the basics of scouting, it ends with having 21 merit badges along with a rank - and honor - so observed it can make or break applications to colleges, jobs, programs, and events...

WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN THE WEEK OF AUG. 27 TO 31...

City Council last night approved the first reading of an ordinance that would authorize the purchase of the 1.9-acre car dealership lot next to the Community Center. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a multi-use site that could benefit everybody in Ocean City. The property could be used for open space, parking, recreation or as a home for a new police station. What we don’t want is more housing. Under former zoning laws, the site could have been developed to include 29 coastal cottages, in addition to one larger single-family home. The acquisition would preserve a public-use corridor...

New to the market: Yearly rental- Charming 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath single family home located in the Gardens section of Ocean City offered at $2900.00 a month plus utilities and available September 1st...

A Cape May County work crew will disable the traffic light at the intersection of Ninth Street and Bay Avenue for approximately two hours starting at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22...

It’s a steamy, humid late afternoon in the Clam Bar parking lot. Nevertheless, things here are chill. Already there are way too many people crowding around the legendary Somers Point restaurant than could be squeezed into the 18-table main dining area and 20-seat clam bar itself. These folks are all here wanting…ok make that salivating…for the same thing. Great seafood at bargain prices. Windows are open and fans move the hot air around but do nothing to reduce the temperature, which is hovering not far south of triple digits. Over the next few hours the sun over the bay will go down, and Ocean City’s skyline will light up. The crowds and waiting list will grow. And they just keep coming, and waiting, and enjoying the experience as much as the signature dishes. Welcome to The Clam Bar, also known as “Smitty’s.” It’s only the hottest cool place to eat at the Jersey Shore...

The Philadelphia 76ers announced today details for the five-stop Sixers Summer Shore Tour, presented by Dunkin' Donuts, from Aug. 21 - 25 in Ocean City, Cape May, Wildwood, Avalon and Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The free five-day tour, which features stops for fans of all ages, continues the team's 19-year tradition of visiting its fans at the Jersey Shore for summertime events. Sixers Summer Shore Tour, presented by Dunkin' Donuts, will feature Philadelphia 76ers players, alumni and the Sixers ENT, comprised of the Sixers Dunk Squad, presented by Dunkin' Donuts, Sixers Dancers, mascot Franklin and the Sixers...

It’s not always about funnel cake, roller coasters and surfing. Ocean City has a smaller, but loyal segment of the visitors’ market devoted to eco-tourism. And for these folks, the Bayside Center at 520 Bay Avenue is an Ocean City treasure. “Bayside Center is the secret ready to be told,” says Sue Forrest, a city employee whose job it is to tell it. The name of the town might be Ocean City, but Great Egg Harbor Bay offers lesser known but equally fascinating mysteries and delights, she said...

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City 7 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 11) through 1 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 12). With a new moon coming Saturday, predictions for exceptionally high tides are in the forecast for Saturday (9:07 p.m.) and Sunday (9:57 p.m.) on the bay side of Ocean City. Flooding on low-lying streets is possible and could be worse if predicted rain coincides with high tide...

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City through 1 a.m. Saturday, August 11. With a new moon coming Saturday, predictions for exceptionally high tides are in the forecast for Friday (at 8:17 p.m.), Saturday (9:07 p.m.) and Sunday (9:57 p.m.) on the bay side of Ocean City. Flooding on low-lying streets is possible, particularly on Saturday evening, if predicted rain coincides with high tide. The Flood Advisory is likely to be extended...