What’s happening in Ocean City
Spring Block Party and Martin Z. Mollusk Day Highlight the Weekend One of Ocean City’s premier events – the Spring Block Party – will return to downtown Asbury Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. But before that, beach lovers will check on the summer...
Registration for summer recreation programs opens May 3
Registration for Ocean City’s popular summer recreation programs for people of all ages opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Information on all 2025 programs and a printable brochure are available now at ocnj.us/summer-recreation-programs. Many of the programs are popular...
Pearl Bailey and Louie Bellson: A love story
By Bruce Klauber It was an unlikely, unique, ahead of its time, and courageous love story, but it was a love story, nonetheless. Pearl Bailey was an internationally beloved entertainer. Louie Bellson was one of the finest drummers in the world of jazz. Pearl was...Stroke Awareness Month
One last goodbye: My mother’s story By Robin Stoloff Stroke is personal to me. I lost my mom to a stroke in 2021. She had just had surgery to clear a clogged artery in her neck and was looking forward to coming home. When my dad arrived with a cup of coffee and a...
Developer plans to transform former power plant into waterfront community and resort
By Julia Train A $300 million to $400 million development project is awaiting approvals at the former B.L. England Generating Station site in Beesleys Point, where developers plan to create a sprawling mixed-use community along Route 9 and Great Egg Harbor Bay....
