by shorelocalnews | Jun 10, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) on Monday announced the successful candidates in a competitive tryout for lifeguard positions. The 2025 rookie test was held on Saturday, June 7 on the beach at 18th Street. Forty-seven candidates competed in a 500-meter ocean...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 10, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, June 14, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and will be staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 9, 2025 | Cape May, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
Documentary explores Union Bethel Cemetery and African American heroes who fought for freedom In honor of Juneteenth, East Lynne Theater Company will host a screening of “Whispers from the Forgotten,” a 33-minute documentary that explores the history of Union Bethel...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 7, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
Ocean City this week launched a new system to direct visitors to available parking spots. The real-time guidance system directs motorists to paid municipal parking lots with open spaces through dynamic message boards and a mobile app. Using sensors mounted in the...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 6, 2025 | Cape May, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
Travel through time and witness the evolution of military history at Historic Cold Spring Village’s Military Timeline Weekend, happening Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This powerful living history event showcases military encampments,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 5, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor I saw a T-shirt on the Boardwalk recently that made me laugh. It read: “I’m sorry, my dog said I can’t.” I chuckled because, well — it’s true. Our two dogs are a major consideration in just about every decision we make. They definitely...