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Ocean City, NJ

Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches
Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Hurricane Erin is churning up the Atlantic, prompting dangerous surf conditions and widespread swimming restrictions at New Jersey beaches this week. Hurricane Erin's projected path. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said Tuesday, Aug. 19, that breaking waves will significantly increase along the Jersey Shore through Thursday, with life-threatening rip currents and swells of 6 to 11 feet expected.  “Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water,” the agency warned. A High Rip Current R…
ICE Detains Ocean City Resident During Child Porn Raid, But Family Says He Wasn't Involved ICE Detains Ocean City Resident During Child Porn Raid, But Family Says He Wasn't Involved
ICE Detains Ocean City Resident During Child Porn Raid, But Family Says He Wasn't Involved A man was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a federal raid in New Jersey, even though he was not the subject of the investigation, according to officials and immigrant advocacy groups. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that a search warrant was executed on the 800 block of Asbury Avenue in Ocean City (Cape May County) as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation on Tuesday, July 29.  Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said the warrant stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which identifi…
Viral Video Shows Ocean City Pizza Worker Hurling Slice At Teen On Boardwalk: Police Step In Viral Video Shows Ocean City Pizza Worker Hurling Slice At Teen On Boardwalk: Police Step In
Viral Video Shows Ocean City Pizza Worker Hurling Slice At Teen On Boardwalk: Police Step In A video going viral on social media shows a pizzeria employee on the Ocean City boardwalk throwing a slice of pizza at a teenager who appears to be taunting him with a phone. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, July 18, outside Primavera Pizza on the Ocean City Boardwalk, according to NJ Advance Media. The footage, shared by the Word to the Wise Podcast on Instagram, captioned “TikTok boys think they go hard,” shows a teen filming the employee. The boy appears to say something to the worker, then pulls away. That’s when the employee throws a slice of pizza at him. Several police of…
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In NJ ‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In NJ
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In NJ Five years after the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will gather on Thursday, July 17, for a national day of peaceful protest aimed at protecting civil rights and confronting the policies of President Donald Trump. Dozens of protests are scheduled across New Jersey (scroll down to find the location nearest you). The campaign, called "Good Trouble Lives On," is organizing hundreds of local protests and community actions to fight back against what organizers call “attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” Events will…
Philly Man Installed Hidden Cameras In Boardwalk Bathrooms: Ocean City Police Philly Man Installed Hidden Cameras In Boardwalk Bathrooms: Ocean City Police
Philly Man Installed Hidden Cameras In Boardwalk Bathrooms: Ocean City Police A 38-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested after installing hidden cameras inside a bathroom along a Jersey Shore boardwalk, authorities announced Friday, June 20. At 12:25 p.m., on Thursday, June 12, officers responded to the public bathrooms at 6th Street and the Boardwalk after a woman found a recording device inside one of the bathrooms, Ocean City police said. Officers discovered additional cameras in public bathrooms at 10th Street and 11th Street, police said. An investigation determined the suspect as Harold Perkins and he was arrested following a search of his home in Philadelphia…
Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students
Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students Skeletal remains that washed up on South Jersey beaches over nearly two decades have been identified as the captain of a 19th-century schooner, law enforcement announced. The remains, found between 1995 and 2013 in Atlantic and Cape May counties, were confirmed to belong to 29-year-old Henry Goodsell, who died in a shipwreck off the Brigantine coast in 1844. The identification was made by the New Jersey State Police in partnership with the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG). A skull was first found in Longport in 1995. More bones turned up in Margate …
Air Quality Alert Issued For South Jersey After Wildfires Air Quality Alert Issued For South Jersey After Wildfires
Air Quality Alert Issued For South Jersey After Wildfires The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Wednesday, April 23, for parts of Southern New Jersey following the devastating wildfires in eastern Ocean County. The air quality alert was issued for Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington and includes the cities of Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Long Beach Island and Wharton State Forest. The massive wildfire has burned through 11,500 acres — threatening homes, destroying property, and leaving thousands without power as o…
‘Best Summer Travel Destination'? Ocean City Among 20 Nationwide In Running For New Poll ‘Best Summer Travel Destination'? Ocean City Among 20 Nationwide In Running For New Poll
‘Best Summer Travel Destination'? Ocean City Among 20 Nationwide In Running For New Poll Sun, surf, and saltwater taffy? Yes, please. Among the 20 destinations vying for the title of “Best Summer Travel Destination” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is Ocean City, New Jersey. With its bustling boardwalk, sweeping Atlantic views, and vintage amusement parks, Ocean City’s summer charm is anything but subtle. USA Today highlights iconic attractions like Playland’s Castaway Cove, packed with roller coasters, go-karts, a fun house, and mini golf. For those who prefer their fun a little more low-key, there’s always the option to lounge on miles of pristine beach and take…
Ocean City High School Rowers Rescued After Boat Takes On Water: Firefighters Ocean City High School Rowers Rescued After Boat Takes On Water: Firefighters
Ocean City High School Rowers Rescued After Boat Takes On Water: Firefighters Firefighters helped rescue 32 people, 28 students and four coaches, after their boat began taking on water on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 9, authorities said. At 5:50 p.m., first responders went to the Tennessee Avenue boat ramp after several crew shells containing members of the Ocean City High School crew team had begun to take on water and were blown off course, the Ocean City Firefighters Association said. A rapid change in weather conditions was blamed for the boat going off course, firefighters said. Students and coaches were assisted off the boat by fire department personnel, f…
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
$25M Beachfront Resort Approved For Ocean City — All It Needs Is A Developer $25M Beachfront Resort Approved For Ocean City — All It Needs Is A Developer
$25M Beachfront Resort Approved For Ocean City — All It Needs Is A Developer A developer’s dream is officially on the market — and it's just steps from the sand. The Soleil Resort, a fully approved $25 million luxury condo-hotel planned for one of Ocean City’s last remaining beachfront lots, is now up for grabs — and the only thing missing is someone ready to build it. Located at 1101 Ocean Ave., right next to the historic Flanders Hotel, the project includes 111 luxury two- and three-bedroom units, all roughly 1,100 square feet with balconies and either ocean, bay, or pool views. The site comes with a CAFRA permit and planning board approval already in hand, meanin…
These Cape May County Towns Had the Highest Property Taxes In 2024 These Cape May County Towns Had the Highest Property Taxes In 2024
These Cape May County Towns Had the Highest Property Taxes In 2024 If you own a home in Stone Harbor, Avalon, or West Cape May, chances are you’re paying some of the highest property taxes in Cape May County. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Stone Harbor Borough tops the list with an average property tax bill of $12,335 in 2024—the highest in the county. Avalon follows close behind at $10,696, while West Cape May homeowners are paying $7,311 on average (scroll down for a complete breakdown by municipality). Beachfront Taxes, Beachfront Prices High property taxes often come with high home values, and that’s certainly t…
Giant Schnauzer With Chaplin Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show Giant Schnauzer With Chaplin Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show
Giant Schnauzer With Chaplin Handler Wins Top Prize At Westminster Dog Show A giant schnauzer from the Jersey Shore and a human handler from northeastern Connecticut have captured the biggest award on the dog show circuit. Monty, a five-year-old male from Ocean City, New Jersey, won Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, Feb. 11. He was handled by co-owner Katie Bernardin of Chaplin, CT. The schnauzer with a dignified black coat defeated more than 2,500 other dogs during two days of judging in New York City, culminating with the group and Best in Show competitions at Madison Square Garden. "He always tried so hard and I'…
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Many schools across New Jersey will be closed or will have delayed openings Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to another winter storm set to bring heavy snowfall, sleet, and rain to the region (scroll for the complete list). Snowfall totals are expected to be highest in South Jersey, where 6 to 8 inches of could fall, the National Weather Service says. Vineland and Atlantic City are forecasted to get 4 to 6 inches, while Cape May and Bethany Beach are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow. In central and coastal New Jersey, snowfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches. Trenton is forecasted …
Man Who Sped Through Red Light In Deadly Ocean City Crash Sentenced, Prosecutors Say Man Who Sped Through Red Light In Deadly Ocean City Crash Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
Man Who Sped Through Red Light In Deadly Ocean City Crash Sentenced, Prosecutors Say A Galloway Township man will spend several years in prison for a high-speed crash that killed an Ocean City man more than three years ago, authorities said. Ruddy Narvaez Jr., 36, was sentenced to three years in state prison, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 21.  Narvaez was convicted in the crash that killed 66-year-old John Andrew on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Ocean City police and paramedics responded to the intersection of Ninth Street and Bay Avenue at around 6:10 p.m. Investigators said Narvaez was speed…
Massive Hotel Proposed To Replace Shuttered Wonderland Pier In Ocean City: Reports Massive Hotel Proposed To Replace Shuttered Wonderland Pier In Ocean City: Reports
Massive Hotel Proposed To Replace Shuttered Wonderland Pier In Ocean City: Reports A developer is planning to bring a new purpose to a shuttered and iconic amusement park on the Ocean City boardwalk, according to reports. Wonderland Pier owner Eustace Mita said he wants to create a 252-room hotel on the site of the theme park that closed in October, abc6 Action News reported. Mita is also the developer and CEO of ICONA Resorts. The $135 to $155 million proposal would preserve Wonderland's famous Ferris wheel and carousel. "Our thought was we will rehab it, keep it, and actually raise it by 10 feet," Mita told abc6. "That will be a $1.5 million project." A renderi…
Sun Sets On Gillian's Wonderland Pier: Hundreds Show Up For One Last Ride Sun Sets On Gillian's Wonderland Pier: Hundreds Show Up For One Last Ride
Sun Sets On Gillian's Wonderland Pier: Hundreds Show Up For One Last Ride Gillian's Wonderland Pier shut down the rides one last time on Sunday, Oct. 13. Hundreds of people showed up this weekend to say goodbye to the Ocean City. amusement park as it closed after 94 years in business. In August, Mayor Jay Gillian, the park's owner, announced he'd be terminating the multi-year lease in the weeks to come. This was it. "We weren’t going to miss the final day at Wonderland," one longtime pier-goer said. "So sad that this place won’t be around for future generations. Lots of great memories. Ocean City won’t be the same without it." View this post…
Two People Saved When Sailboat Runs Aground In Ocean City, Firefighters Say Two People Saved When Sailboat Runs Aground In Ocean City, Firefighters Say
Two People Saved When Sailboat Runs Aground In Ocean City, Firefighters Say Two people were rescued after their large sailboat ran aground in Ocean City, officials said. Emergency crews responded to the beach near 22nd Street at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, the Ocean City Firefighters Association said in a Facebook post. The roughly 40-foot boat was found to be disabled and in distress with two people on board. The boat was "rapidly approaching" a sandbar and the surf was crashing into the vessel's side. On September 28, 2024, at approximately 1400hrs, B-Platoon, along with Ocean City Police, and Beach Patrol, responded to... Posted by Ocean City …
Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All' Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All'
Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All' A popular surf shop chain founded on the Jersey Shore is shutting down its Ocean City store after three years of business. Ron Jon Surf Shop will close its location on the corner of Asbury Avenue and East Eighth Street, the store announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The shop opened in 2021 and its last day will be Sunday, Oct. 6. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Ocean City for welcoming us and thank our Ocean City team for their loyalty and commitment," the store posted. We would also like to express our appreciation to our custome…
NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report
NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report Dominic Sessa is going from boarding school to the kitchen. The 21-year-old actor, who grew up in Egg Harbor Township and Ocean City, has been cast as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic about the legendary chef, Deadline reports.  Bourdain is also a Garden State native, growing up in Leonia and having graduated from the Dwight-Englewood School. Sessa became a breakout star after appearing in "The Holdovers," a critically acclaimed dramedy about a boy stuck at boarding school over Christmas break with his misanthropic teacher.  Sessa attended Alder Avenue Middle School in Egg Harbo…
'It's Sad To Let Go': Amusement Park Closing After 94 Years Of Fun On Ocean City Boardwalk 'It's Sad To Let Go': Amusement Park Closing After 94 Years Of Fun On Ocean City Boardwalk
'It's Sad To Let Go': Amusement Park Closing After 94 Years Of Fun On Ocean City Boardwalk An Ocean City amusement park is shutting down after creating nearly a century of summer memories for children and families. Mayor Jay Gillian, the owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier, said he'll terminate the multi-year lease for the theme park in a couple of months. He made the announcement in a letter posted on the pier's Facebook page on Friday, Aug. 9. Mayor Gillian said he has "little choice" but to retire, closing the park and 6th Street Pizza and Grill along the Ocean City Boardwalk. "The memories I've made with my family and the joy of meeting so many wonderful t…
Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing branches across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated Thursday, July 18, and the locations were confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, July 25.  The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024: 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway, Cherry Hil…
Nearby Workers, Bystanders Rush To Help Fiery Crash Victims In South Jersey Nearby Workers, Bystanders Rush To Help Fiery Crash Victims In South Jersey
Nearby Workers, Bystanders Rush To Help Fiery Crash Victims In South Jersey Bystanders and employees at nearby businesses were praised for helping the two victims of a fiery crash in Atlantic County, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash near 2511 Fire Road at around 9:37 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the department said in a news release. The crash was in front of the Bellevue Commons business complex. Investigators said a 31-year-old Ocean City man was driving a 2022 Ford Ranger south on Fire Road and a 24-year-old Margate man was driving north in a 2008 Hyundai Accent. The Hyundai tried to turn into the Bellevue Commons…
'Nova Knick' At The Shore: South Jersey Native Jalen Brunson Visits Atlantic City 'Nova Knick' At The Shore: South Jersey Native Jalen Brunson Visits Atlantic City
'Nova Knick' At The Shore: South Jersey Native Jalen Brunson Visits Atlantic City A member of the "Nova Knicks" spent some time during the NBA offseason on the Jersey Shore. New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson visited Back Bay Ale House in Atlantic City on Monday, July 1, the pub said in a Facebook post. The ale house opened in 2003 on North New Hampshire Avenue in the Gardner's Basin section of the city. Back Bay said it has a "Key West feeling" overlooking the waterfront. "Our restaurant offers a unique menu in a charming atmosphere with stunning bay views," the pub's website said. "Also, come check out our cargo container bar and outside bar." Brunson isn't a …
Former Ocean City Lifeguard Sentenced After Sexual Misconduct Investigation Former Ocean City Lifeguard Sentenced After Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Former Ocean City Lifeguard Sentenced After Sexual Misconduct Investigation A former Ocean City lifeguard and Atlantic County teacher avoided jail time after he was accused of sexual misconduct, authorities said. Jonathan Howell, 42, of Marmora, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 18 to four years probation, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. Howell was a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol and a teacher in the Pleasantville School District. Investigators said social media posts in April 2021 made several accusations against members of Ocean City Beach Patrol, including Howell. "Since that time the prosecuto…
'We Are Pushed To Our Limit': Police Increasing Teen Curfew Enforcement In Jersey Shore City 'We Are Pushed To Our Limit': Police Increasing Teen Curfew Enforcement In Jersey Shore City
'We Are Pushed To Our Limit': Police Increasing Teen Curfew Enforcement In Jersey Shore City One city in Atlantic County is cracking down on unsupervised teens late at night after several issues in other parts of the Jersey Shore, authorities said. The Margate City Police Department posted on Facebook on Wednesday, June 12 that officers will take "a more proactive approach" to enforcing the city's curfew for children. An ordinance said it's illegal for anyone 17 years old or younger to "loiter, idle, wander, [or] stroll" without adult supervision between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Margate police said it'll try to prevent problems from large groups of teens and young adults. "In the p…
Wildwood Police: Unsanctioned 'Pop-Up' Party Stopped After Memorial Day Weekend Chaos Wildwood Police: Unsanctioned 'Pop-Up' Party Stopped After Memorial Day Weekend Chaos
Wildwood Police: Unsanctioned 'Pop-Up' Party Stopped After Memorial Day Weekend Chaos Wildwood police are warning about an unsanctioned "pop-up" party planned less than three weeks after the city declared a state of emergency over Memorial Day weekend. The Wildwood Police Department said on Facebook on Wednesday, June 12 that it was aware of a social media post promoting a beach pop-up party on the weekend of Saturday, June 15. Police said the organizers were identified and the events were canceled on their social media sites. The department also asked those in charge of vacation rentals to be careful.  "We are working with local and state agencies to promptly shu…
Rocky Gannon, Decorated WWII Fighter Pilot From Ocean City, Dies At 99 Rocky Gannon, Decorated WWII Fighter Pilot From Ocean City, Dies At 99
Rocky Gannon, Decorated WWII Fighter Pilot From Ocean City, Dies At 99 An Ocean City native who was a decorated fighter pilot and World War II veteran has died. Roland "Rocky" Gannon "passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family" on Tuesday, June 4, according to his obituary. He was 99 years old. Gannon was born on a kitchen table in a house without electricity or running water in Palermo, NJ on Sunday, Mar. 8, 1925. He was the youngest of five children. At 17, Gannon left for Army Air Corps pilot training on the morning of his junior prom in 1943. "For the next year he took college courses and completed several different aviation sc…
Six Teens Arrested With Stolen Vehicle In Ocean City: Police Six Teens Arrested With Stolen Vehicle In Ocean City: Police
Six Teens Arrested With Stolen Vehicle In Ocean City: Police Six teens were arrested after they were found with a stolen vehicle in Ocean City, authorities said. Ocean City police stopped the vehicle at around 8:17 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, the department said in a Facebook post. The vehicle was reported stolen from Camden. The teens ran away as officers approached the vehicle. They were taken into custody with help from the police department's drone unit. The arrests included three Egg Harbor City girls: two who were 15 years old and one who was 16. Two Paulsboro boys, ages 14 and 13, and a 16-year-old Woodbury boy were also arrested. Th…
Teen Arrested In Stabbing On Ocean City Boardwalk Over Memorial Day Weekend Teen Arrested In Stabbing On Ocean City Boardwalk Over Memorial Day Weekend
Teen Arrested In Stabbing On Ocean City Boardwalk Over Memorial Day Weekend A teen was accused of a stabbing on the Ocean City Boardwalk that caused a chaotic scene on Memorial Day weekend, authorities said. The teen was arrested in Pleasantville on Tuesday, June 4, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. Ocean City police said officers responded to a large fight between a group of teens on the 1000 block of the Boardwalk at around 9:12 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. A 15-year-old boy suffered lacerations and a stab wound to the stomach. The boy was treated at the scene by Ocean City firefighters and brought to AtlantiCa…
Stabbing, 'Civil Unrest' Cause Holiday Weekend Chaos On Jersey Shore Boardwalks: Police Stabbing, 'Civil Unrest' Cause Holiday Weekend Chaos On Jersey Shore Boardwalks: Police
Stabbing, 'Civil Unrest' Cause Holiday Weekend Chaos On Jersey Shore Boardwalks: Police A stabbing and "civil unrest" from younger people caused chaos over Memorial Day weekend in two Cape May County cities, authorities said. Large groups of teens and young adults were blamed for the nighttime incidents in Ocean City and Wildwood, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Monday, May 27. A heavy police response to both cities' issues prevented significant injuries to more people and property damage, according to Sutherland. Ocean City police said officers responded to a large fight on the 1000 block of the Boardwalk at around 9:12 p.m. on Saturday…