by Madison Russ | Jun 12, 2025 | Features, Ocean City
Family Tides Now in his 11th year with the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP), longtime lifeguard Mike Bell had a hunch his sons would follow in his footsteps. He spent 21 summers guarding Sea Isle City beaches before coming to Ocean City, where his sons often visited...
by Lisa Zaslow Segelman | Jun 12, 2025 | Features
Life is What Happens I must be an old coot myself. I know that because I’m writing this in 36-point type. So, when I saw a tent on the parking lot at the Ventnor Farmers Market, last Friday with a sign that read “Old Coots Giving Advice,” I was intrigued. Growing...
by Julia Train | Jun 12, 2025 | Features
Father’s Day 2025 is just around the corner on Sunday, June 15, offering the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the dads in our lives. From thrilling outings to thoughtful gestures, there are a plethora of ways to make him feel special. If you’re...
by Robin Stoloff | Jun 12, 2025 | Features
Encouraging him to take care of himself Healthy Living Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the men in our lives — dads, granddads, brothers, uncles, husbands and friends. It’s also a great opportunity to talk about something that doesn’t always make it...
by Julia Train | Jun 12, 2025 | Features
June 19 marks a pivotal moment in American history, but it is often overlooked. Known as Juneteenth, the holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and emphasizes education and achievement, according to Juneteenth.com. The story behind Juneteenth...