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Broadway stars set to shine at the Music Pier
This summer, the Ocean City Theatre Company is celebrating its 17th season by bringing out the stars. Broadway on the OC Boardwalk is returning to the Music Pier for an evening that will surely delight audiences of all ages. The show will bring Broadway to life, featuring high quality performances from professional performers, as well as members of OCTC’s Junior Company.
High-tech amenities, multilevel layout set Southend home apart
OCEAN CITY — Be the first to track beach sand across the floor of the new single-family home at 5315 Asbury Ave. in the Southend neighborhood of America’s Greatest Family Resort. Featuring five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home includes all of the bells and whistles that modern...
Mancini and Guidotti play Match of the Day at Thursday Senior Golf
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Jim Guidotti is another new Ocean City Thursday Senior Golf League member who seems to have found his footing with both the group and the course at Harbor Pines. Jim came out and shot a 41 on the front nine and then followed that up...
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.
Update: Heat advisory issued for 5 N.J. counties until Saturday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:12 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
Four New Jersey counties rank in top 10 most at risk for flooding in 2024. See list
With hurricane season upon us, it's crucial for New Jersey residents to be aware of the potential dangers these storms can bring. A recent study by LawnStarter compared flood risk across the United States, identifying over 940 counties with moderate to very high flood risk according to FEMA's data. Here...
‘Eddie lives in Somers Point’
SOMERS POINT — Locals offered up fond memories about Tony Mart’s, the Somers Point music scene and cult classic movie “Eddie and the Cruisers” as they reminisced June 21 for a producer filming a documentary for PBS NJ. The episode is about Somers Point’s role in...
Pickleball is Coming To Jackson: Township Receives $70,000 Senior Recreation Grant
Jackson Township has applied for and received a $70,000 Local Recreational Improvement grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $70,000. According to the state, the grant…
Trenton Man Arrested and Charged with Fatal Shooting
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) and the Trenton Shooting Response Team has resulted in the arrest of a Trenton man for the shooting death of Samier Vincent. Divon Ray, 24, of Trenton, is charged with...
$2.5 Million in renovations planned for Ocean City aquatic center
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.
5 New Jersey Beaches Are Under A Warning For Contaminated Waters
We're getting ready to head into one of the busiest weekends at the Jersey Shore, and it's been revealed that at least 5 New Jersey beaches are under warnings for excess bacteria. It's never something you want to see on the news and the reason for the contamination really stinks.
What $400,000 or less gets you in Cumberland County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Cumberland County, here’s what sold for or under $400,000 between June 24 and June 30. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Wanted by the City of Wildwood Police
Given the large number of visitors to the Jersey Shore this holiday weekend, things are relatively quiet. We're not seeing a repeat of the disorder and craziness of the Memorial Day Weekend. Police want it to remain that way. The Jersey Shore markets to families as a place you can...
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