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March 26, 2025

Ocean City Gives Facelift to Boardwalk Ramp
The project will create a more attractive entryway to the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace.
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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.
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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.
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March 21, 2025

Performers Announced for Airshow in the Wildwoods
A huge crowd is expected on the beachfront for the Sept. 5-6 show.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 14, 2025

Ocean City Hears Warning About Windblown Beach Umbrellas
A man who was nearly killed by an airborne umbrella in Delaware wants warning signs placed at the beach entrances.
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March 13, 2025

Tax Hike Proposed in Ocean City's 2025 Budget
Property owners are facing a 3.7-cent tax increase to help pay for rising municipal expenses.
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March 12, 2025

Update: Jitneys will be rolling again in Ocean City this summer
The shuttle service offers inexpensive rides to the Boardwalk.
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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 5, 2025

Proposed Ocean City Luxury Hotel Wins Backing of Boardwalk Merchants
“I think it’s a big boost for Ocean City,” hotel developer Eustace Mita says of the support.
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March 4, 2025

Doggie Hotel and Daycare Center Proposed in Ocean City
The zoning board would have to grant a variance to allow the canine business to operate.
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March 3, 2025

New Advocacy Group Pushes for More Accountability in Ocean City
Ocean City 2050 says it is “committed to preserving the city’s unique identity."
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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 27, 2025

Ocean City Student Wants New Crosswalk in Front of Intermediate School
He believes it would greatly improve traffic safety on busy Bay Avenue - and city officials agree with him.
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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

Ocean City Flower Shop to Close After 53 Years in Business
“I’ve decided that I want to go out and smell the roses,” Spinning Wheel owner Mark Videtto joked of retirement.
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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

New Airport Terminal Tops Capital Plan in Ocean City for 2025
Drainage and road improvements are also planned to help protect the island from chronic flooding.
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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 13, 2025

Eagles' Super Bowl Win Boosts Ocean City Tourism
Ocean City's tourism billboard is drawing more attention from Philly vacationers because of Super Bowl mania.
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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 28, 2025

Doggie Daycare a Possibility in Ocean City Now, But No Puppy Mills
There would still be a rigorous zoning process for winning approval of a doggie daycare business.
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January 27, 2025

Looking to Buy a Bank Building? This One Still Has the Vault
The real estate listing touts the property as an "unparalleled investment or development opportunity."
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January 24, 2025

An "Amazing" Day for Ocean City Police Officers in Washington, D.C.
They were part of the national security contingent protecting President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day.
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January 23, 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 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

Ocean City Takes a Closer Look at Pedestrian Safety
The police chief will recommend safety measures for events on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue downtown.
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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 9, 2025

Doggie Daycare May Be Coming to Ocean City
City Council proposes a zoning change to make it happen.
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January 8, 2025

Hail Damages or Destroys Dozens of Drones During New Year's Eve Show
Ocean City officials want to bring the drones back in the future for family-friendly entertainment.
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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 the Shore
Ocean City receives more than 7 inches of snow and Cape May more than 8.
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January 4, 2025

Snow Coming to the Shore
The forecast is calling for 6 to 8 inches.
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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 30, 2024

Ocean City’s Top Stories of 2024
2024 was anything but a "slow news" year in Ocean City.
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