Events and Happenings
Multi-day events ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Thursday, April 16-Sunday, April 19 Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera like never before. “Jesus Christ Superstar” delivers an electrifying retelling...
Somers Point sees surge in retail, restaurant development
A wave of commercial development is reshaping Somers Point, with multiple national chains and locally driven concepts either under construction or preparing to open in the coming months. The city, home to roughly 10,000 residents, is seeing increased interest...
Word swap in state agency’s name cost New Jersey $250K
One lawmaker calls change ‘just ridiculous’ State lawmakers approved spending $250,000 to fix signs like this one after deciding the word “youth” better reflects the state’s reform goals for law-breaking children than the word “juvenile.”...
Nurse killed in domestic violence shooting in Egg Harbor Township
A nurse was fatally shot Monday morning at a local rehabilitation facility in what authorities are calling a targeted act of domestic violence. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. at ExcelCare, a nursing home on Delilah Road. Victoria Alexander, 38,...
From Bayfest to the firehouse, the music keeps going at Devinestok
Views from the Shore There’s something special about a spring Saturday in Somers Point, especially when Bayfest is in full swing. Bay Ave is packed with community groups, vendors and foodtrucks and everywhere you turn there’s music, laughter, and that unmistakable...
