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On the Jersey Shore, there's a flag for everything
AVALON, NJ.- The monthly teatime event at the Avalon Historical Center is a casual affair. There’s no agenda or talking points for the handful of regulars who dress up for the occasion, and anyone in a bathing suit and flip-flops can wander in and sit down to fresh scones and hot tea.
Jersey Shore beach lifts bans on tents
North Wildwood, New Jersey, has lifted a ban on tents ahead of Independence Day weekend. When North Wildwood Council revised its 70-year-old municipal code, the city’s beach was starved of sand after offseason storms had battered the coastline, fueling a need for emergency repairs that pitted local officials against Trenton.
The Best July 2024 Summer Events In Sea Isle City, New Jersey
June was a busy month for Sea Isle City. Eagles Legend Jason Kelce and his former teammates led the invasion of this New Jersey Shore Town as the NFL Players raised money for charity. The month of July is typically one of the busiest at the Jersey Shore each summer...
Ocean City prepares for Fourth of July as record crowds head to Jersey Shore
The holiday is underway at the Jersey Shore and in Ocean City, New Jersey, the crowds keep growing. Holiday-like crowds have flocked to the shore all week long as AAA predicts nearly one million people from the Philadelphia area will travel over the 4th of July weekend. Ocean City officials are warning beachgoers to be safe, […]
Sea Isle City hosted the 2024 South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference with guards from 16 communities
On June 26, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol (SICBP) hosted the 2024 South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference, which included 64 female guards representing 16 lifesaving organizations along New Jersey’s shoreline, including Atlantic City, Avalon, Brigantine City, Cape May, Cape May Point, Diamond Beach, Longport, Margate City, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Girt, Sea Isle City, Upper Township, Ventnor City, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest Beach Patrols.
Upper Township introduces $3.7 million bond ordinance
PETERSBURG — Upper Township Committee introduced a $3.7 million bond ordinance June 24 for capital improvements and the purchase of equipment. Work scheduled to be undertaken with the funding includes projects and purchases for the Department of Public Works, recreation facilities, Township Hall, Office of Emergency Management and engineering.
At the Shore: Fireworks and shows sure to fire up your independence
This holiday weekend is going to be a blast. For most of us, our weekend is going to start early this week. Let me start this round up by reminding you that Wednesday is not the day to work late. There’s going to be epic shore traffic. So, if your boss gives you the all clear in the early afternoon, make a run for it. Or, by all means, work from home if you can.
Townsends Inlet Bridge Reopens After Brief Shutdown
The Townsends Inlet Bridge connects Sea Isle City with Avalon. Built in 1939, it has had its share of repairs and temporary closures along the way. Tuesday night was one of those times when travelers had to use an alternate route to get into or out of Sea Isle and Avalon. A traffic alert went out Tuesday at 8:11 p.m. stating that “The Townsends Inlet Bridge will be closed until further notice, due to technical issues. Please seek an alternate route of travel.”
Middle Township Summer Concert Series Returns July 9th
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RETURNS JULY 9TH. Middle Township’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Robert “Ockie” Wisting Recreation Complex in Rio Grande for six concerts, beginning Tuesday, July 9th. “Middle Township is excited to offer another great series of summer concerts. We are fired up...
The ‘Sounds’ of ‘Taylor Swift’ are Coming to Ocean City, NJ
It’s being hailed as “Back by Overwhelming Demand.”. Entertainment pro Bob Rose is the reliable source where I learned about this. Rose shared the news on his social media page yesterday that …. After kicking off the summer with TWO sold out shows, Let's Sing Taylor - A...
Ocean City warns of rip currents as several people rescued ahead of July 4th
OCEAN CITY, N.J. - If you're headed down the shore for the holiday weekend, local officials are urging beachgoers to stay cautious!. "Saturday was a busy day for us… the rip currents were particularly strong," said Allan Karas of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Several people were rescued from...
‘Eddie & the Cruisers’ Band in Atlantic City & Somers Point, NJ
When you watch the great ‘Eddie & the Cruisers’ movies and see Michael Pare and the movie band perform … what you’re really listening to is John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band. You have the opportunity tonight and tomorrow (July 3-4 2024) to see this...
Ocean City Aquatic Center Pool to be Modernized
The Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center pool has been a favorite place in the community for avid swimmers, competitors and for swim lessons. But after 46 years of use, the six-lane, 25-meter, indoor pool is showing its age. The facility is in need of modernization, including repairs to a leaky drainage system and repairs to the pool walls, among other issues.
Bernie Walker is 11th chief in 133-year history of Ocean City Fire Department
OCEAN CITY — It was a day of transition Thursday when Bernard Walker was sworn in as the 11th chief in the 133-year history of the Ocean City Fire Department. It also marked the first time in more than 30 years that as one chief — James Smith — retired, a new chief was there to take the reins.
Longport honors winners of beach tag contest, swears-in new Beach Patrol lieutenant
LONGPORT – Members of the Longport Beach Patrol gladly agreed to let Longport’s youngest citizens take the lead during the July 3 Board of Commissioners meeting. Mayor Nicholas Russo was wearing three different beach tags designed by children who live in Longport. That’s one more than the two categories presented to budding artists in the annual beach tag design contest. Normally the children design seasonal and senior citizen beach tags, but this year there was one extra design that couldn’t be passed over.
Temporary road closure for Lower Miha Village in Garapan
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. would like to notify the general public of the ongoing sewer line replacement construction along Adetfa Street in Lower Miha Village, Garapan. It will be necessary for CUC’s contractor, Hong Ye Construction, to temporarily close Adetfa Stree and Kalachucha Avenue to replace the existing ACP sewer line and establish a new route for its replacement. Additionally, this project will involve reconnecting residences affected by the construction. Roads will be closed beginning Wednesday, July 3, 2024, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 6am to 7pm. There may be adjustments to the closure time based on the tide level and existing hard rock conditions of the trench, affecting the groundwater level, and interfering with the construction work. Residents in the area will be provided with detailed directions by CUC’s contractor regarding how to access their property. Detour signs will be displayed to inform the traveling public of the restrictions.
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