Ventnor Plaza is proof that retail centers can thrive
Business Buzz To say that Ventnor Plaza has been a successful turnaround is an understatement. When I was president of the Atlantic County Mainland Chamber of Commerce, we used to give out awards to people that made renovations similar to what local resident Mark...
The Excursion House, Ocean City’s first amusement park
A Look Back at Ocean City All the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker...
Concert at Josie Kelly’s honors Danny Eyer
More than 30 performers and hundreds of fans filled the ballroom at Josie Kelly’s Public House on Monday, Sept. 22, for a five-hour tribute concert honoring local guitarist and singer Danny Eyer. The evening began with sets by Patty Blee, Randy Bocelli, Dr. Phil, and...
Thousands participate in OCNJ Half Marathon, 5K
Excitement filled the air Sunday as thousands gathered for the annual OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Mile Run and 5K. The event began just after 8:30 a.m. at Ninth Street and the Boardwalk with former Miss Ocean City Taylor Mulford performing the national anthem, followed by...
Ocean City Surf Fishing Tournament draws 105 anglers
More than 100 anglers cast lines out Saturday during Ocean City Fishing Club’s 56th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament, with Merchantville A taking first place fishing team honors for the second consecutive year. Anglers on that team scored 369.25 points by catching...
