Shore Olympics: Go for the gold

By Bill Quain As a weekly columnist, I couldn’t ignore the biggest sporting event in the world – the Summer Olympics. And while the games in Paris are impressive, I’d rather stick closer to home. We have events here at the Jersey Shore that draw competitors from as...

Enjoying the late-season blooms of crepe myrtles

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton All over South Jersey, you may have noticed the late summer treat of beautifully blooming crepe myrtles. With clusters of pink, red, purple, and white, these long-lasting blooming trees offer a burst of late-season color, rewarding us for...