Shakespeare, beloved musicals and more can be seen at a better price than ever before Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point has announced its thrilling – and first-ever – mainstage season: “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, “Crying on the Camino” by Celeste Mancinelli, and “Little Shop…
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Shore Medical Center becomes the first community hospital in the United States to earn Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission
Shore Medical Center, a non-profit community hospital located in Somers Point, NJ, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Healthcare Equity Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards for Health Care Equity. Shore Medical Center is the first community hospital in the United States, and only the fifth hospital in New Jersey, to earn this…
Read MoreChanges on the horizon for Somers Point
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle Today we are sharing the news with great sadness that McNaughton’s Garden Center, located at 331 New Road, Somers Point, recently announced plans to pull up their roots and leave our beloved town. The family owned business planted its seeds here more than 25 years ago, bringing joy to many families who bought their indoor…
Read MoreSomers Point’s new Poet Laureate
By Julia Train The Somers Point Arts Commission named their new poet laureate in December 2023. Sarah Fertsch, 28, from Egg Harbor Township was chosen for the two-year position out of three applicants. Most of those on the nine-member board already knew Fertsch from participating in Poetry in the Park, writing for Shore Local and being involved with the Somers…
Read MoreCancer Center Medical Assistant Katina Johnson of Atlantic City is Shore Medical Center’s March Employee of the Month
For consistently delivering outstanding service and embodying Shore Medical Center’s mission, vision and values, Shore Cancer Center Medical Assistant Katina “Tina” Johnson, of Atlantic City, has been named Shore’s March Employee of the Month. Johnson is a Medical Assistant in the Medical Oncology suite at Shore Cancer Center, where she supports physicians in facilitating safe, quality patient care. Johnson has…
Read MoreShore Medical Center Names Nurse Gina Faragher, RN, of Linwood its March Guardian Angel of the Month
Shore Medical Center announced today that Linwood resident Gina Faragher, RN, a nurse on its ASOI/4 Whitby unit, has been named its March Guardian Angel of the Month for providing passionate and exceptional patient care. Shore established the Guardian Angel program to enable community members to say ‘thank you’ to a special Shore caregiver through a donation to the medical…
Read MoreNew Event for the Somers Point Arts Commission
The Somers Point Arts Commission is offering an Art Exhibit and Meet and Greet Reception on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm at the Somers Point Senior and Community Center, 22 N. Ambler Road, Somers Point. The exhibit will feature the artworks created by the participants of the Somers Point Arts Commission’s Landscape Painting Workshop Series for adults. This workshop…
Read MoreThey’ll be sending in the clowns for Somers Point history bar crawl
By Julia Train Somers Point is home to a variety of food and beverage spots that are rich in history. On April 7, a jitney will leave from Gregory’s Bar at 11:15 a.m. for a historic bar crawl featuring bars and restaurants that are (or were) part of the lively entertainment scene in Somers Point. Along the way, Kirk Gerety,…
Read MoreMexiquila brings a Mexican culinary adventure to Somers Point
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle The owners of the new Mexiquila Restaurant and Bar, located at 101 E. Maryland Ave. in Somers Point, have created a true masterpiece. Renovations were made to every detail of the building inside and out. The new look includes a totally unique, open-air build. The outside features an outdoor patio with a fully stocked bar…
Read MoreMedical Laboratory Technician Deepa Patel of EHT is Shore Medical Center’s February Employee of the Month
For consistently delivering outstanding service and embodying Shore Medical Center’s mission, vision and values, Deepa Patel, MLT(ASCP) has been named Shore’s February Employee of the Month. Patel is a Medical Laboratory Technologist who analyzes patients’ blood for transfusion compatibility in the Blood Bank, and analyzes various types of patient specimens in the Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis departments in the Core…
Read MoreMarsini’s Kitchen in Somers Point seeks new location after sudden closure
By Julia Train Marsini’s Kitchen, a popular restaurant and catering service in Somers Point, has announced its unexpected departure from its current location at 12 E. Maryland Ave. The announcement came through an Instagram post by owner Carlo Marsini on Saturday, revealing the need for a new venue due to space constraints and a misunderstanding with the landlord. Despite the…
Read MoreEight World-Premiere Short Plays Make Up the 6th Annual ‘New Works Weekend’ in Somers Point
Fledgling playwrights will showcase original works in a two-day festival SPQR Stage Company hosts its sixth-annual “New Works Weekend,” a two-day festival of eight original short plays, each making their world premiere at Studio;Space in Somers Point, Feb. 17 and 18. Hosted by SPQR Artistic Director Bill Sterritt, the festival, which provides fledgling playwrights the opportunity to showcase their works in front of…
Read MoreSomers Point School Board Recognized by City Council during School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Appreciation Month in New Jersey and Somers Point’s City Council passed a resolution at last week’s City Council meeting to give local members of the board of education their moment in the sun. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of the roles and responsibilities of our local board of education and to thank school board…
Read MoreShore Medical Center Names Nurse Andria Faust, RN, of Somers Point its February Guardian Angel of the Month
Shore Medical Center announced today that Andria Faust, RN, a nurse on its 5 Stainton inpatient unit, has been named its February Guardian Angel of the Month for providing passionate and exceptional patient care. Shore established the Guardian Angel program to enable community members to say ‘thank you’ to a special Shore caregiver through a donation to the medical center…
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