Former Wonderland Pier site’s luxury hotel proposal struck down by City Council
The former Wonderland Pier will not be transformed into a hotel. Ocean City’s City Council voted 6-1 to reject the resolution that would have begun the process of designating the property as an “Area in Need of Rehabilitation” on Thursday, Aug. 21. The vote concluded...
Rev. Collins Days Sr. chosen to fill late Commissioner Ernest Coursey’s seat
The Atlantic County Democratic Committee has selected Rev. Collins Days Sr., a longtime Atlantic City pastor and community leader, to fill the county commissioner seat left vacant by the passing of Commissioner Ernest Coursey. Days, who had already announced his...
Beach Patrols restrict swimming due to dangerous surf and rip currents
As Hurricane Erin moves up the East Coast, local beach patrols have been warning of life-threatening rip currents and waves as high as 12 feet by Thursday. Swimming and bathing have been prohibited at beaches throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties due to dangerous...
Tubing down the Great Egg Harbor River
How to enjoy nature’s lazy river ride Atlantic and Cape May counties are known for their proximity to beaches, but there’s another local water pastime for those who want a different kind of experience. Everyone likes floating on a lazy river on hot summer days....
