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May 16, 2025
Former Wonderland Pier site to reopen in scaled-down version
A new arcade and pizzeria will be there for the summer while the owner develops plans for a luxury hotel.
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May 15, 2025
Ocean City Music Pier Gets a New Sign for the Times
The marquee has full digital capability to display welcome messages, images and promotional content.
May 14, 2025
Ocean City Awarded $119,000 State Grant for Litter Cleanup
Municipalities may use the grants for litter cleanups on public land and to clear trash from stormwater systems.
May 13, 2025
Wildwood Outlines Strategy to Prevent Trouble on Memorial Day Weekend
A 10 p.m. curfew, a backpack ban and a heavier police presence will be in effect.
May 10, 2025
Ocean City to Spend $1 Million for Property Facelift
Improvements to the site will include new curbs, sidewalks, sod and parking.
May 9, 2025
Ocean City Takes First Step to Ban Dog Kennels
A proposed ordinance would prohibit the issuance of mercantile licenses for "anything that constitutes a kennel."
May 9, 2025
Five Jersey Shore Toll Bridges Go Cashless Starting Saturday
Payments will only be accepted using the E-ZPass automated toll system.
May 8, 2025
Ocean City Hiring Freeze Clears Way for Budget Approval
The 2025 budget calls for a 3.7-cent increase in the local property tax rate.
May 7, 2025
Ocean City Develops Strategy to Deter Troublemaking Teens This Summer
A curfew and backpack ban will be among the measures used by police to prevent crime.
May 6, 2025
Night in Venice boat parade to feature championship theme
The “70 Years of Champions” theme was inspired by the Eagles' Super Bowl title.
May 5, 2025
Black Bear Dies at Cape May County Zoo
Cody had lived at the zoo since 2005.
May 3, 2025
Spring Block Party Draws Thousands to Ocean City
A mile-long stretch of Asbury Avenue was transformed into a sprawling, downtown pedestrian mall for the crowds.
May 2, 2025
Martin Z. Mollusk "Sees" His Shadow, Heralding Summer's Early Arrival at Shore
Ocean City's hermit crab mascot has been the perfect weather forecaster for 52 straight years.
April 30, 2025
Ocean City Focuses on Mental Health in New Communitywide Alliance
The program will be officially rolled out to the public on May 4 with a Community Wellness Day.
April 28, 2025
Shore Medical Center Opens “Sensory-Friendly” Testing Facility for Autistic Children
Children can get their bloodwork and other essential testing done in a quiet setting.
April 27, 2025
New $6.2 Million Bond Ordinance Will Fund Ocean City Projects
Road, drainage and flood-mitigation projects will receive the biggest chunk of the funding.
April 26, 2025
Neighbors Voice Opposition to Proposed Dog Kennel in Ocean City
Opponents of the project call on City Council to ban dog kennels throughout town.
April 25, 2025
Mayor's Beautification Plan for Ocean City Property Put on Hold
City Council wants assurances that most of the proposed improvements won't go to waste on a short-term project.
April 23, 2025
Ahoy, Mateys: Iconic Pirate Ship Returns at Playland’s Castaway Cove
A modern version of the Boardwalk amusement park's landmark attraction replaces the one destroyed by a 2021 fire.
April 22, 2025
Ocean City Land to Get $1 Million Makeover
The improvements will spruce up the property for the summer while much grander, long-term plans are discussed.
April 19, 2025
Easter weekend is a big hit at the shore
Great weather helps to draw crowds to the beach.
April 18, 2025
Fight Over Doggie Hotel May Not Be Over
The developer says he might appeal a zoning board decision that fell one vote short of approving the project.
April 17, 2025
State Funding Approved for Ocean City Affordable Housing Project
It is not yet clear when construction will begin on the housing development.
April 16, 2025
Wildwoods Boardwalk Named No. 1 in Nation
Atlantic City and Ocean City's boardwalks also score high in the contest.
April 15, 2025
$2.5 Million Grant Approved for Ocean City Playground's "Reimagining"
One official calls the project a "massive upgrade" of the 34th Street playground and related facilities.
April 12, 2025
Second Ward Residents Prepare Strategy to Thwart Doggie Hotel
They are opposed to attempts to open what would be the town’s first dog hotel in one of their neighborhoods.
April 11, 2025
34th Street Entryway May Finally Receive Facelift
Improvements are planned for the road, landscaping and signs to spruce up the appearance.
April 9, 2025
Federal Agency Outlines $7.6 Billion Plan for Flood Protection in N.J.
The study area encompasses approximately 950 square miles and nearly 3,400 miles of shoreline in 89 municipalities.
April 7, 2025
Proposed Doggie Hotel Site Up For Sale in Ocean City
Plans for a doggie hotel and daycare center fell one vote short with the zoning board.
April 5, 2025
Ocean City Nature Trail to Receive Makeover
A top layer of fine gravel will be placed on Crook Horn Creek Trail to improve its appearance.
April 4, 2025
Councilman Worries Negative Social Media Remarks Will Hurt Ocean City
"So, I want everybody, all sides, to tone down the rhetoric," Councilman Keith Hartzell says.
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.
April 1, 2025
Ocean City Scraps 10 a.m. Start Time for Council Meetings
Virtually all of the meetings will be held at 6 p.m. for the rest of the year.
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 27, 2025
Proposed 2025 Budget Includes Tax Increase for Ocean City Homeowners
One condo owner urges City Council to cut the budget to ease the tax burden on senior citizens.
March 26, 2025
Ocean City Gives Facelift to Boardwalk Ramp
The project will create a more attractive entryway to the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace.
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 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 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 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.
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.
March 12, 2025
Update: Jitneys will be rolling again in Ocean City this summer
The shuttle service offers inexpensive rides to the Boardwalk.
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 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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