by David Weinberg | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
Ocean City lifeguard Brynn Gallagher peered out at the rocky surf Monday evening and broke into a smile as bright as the rainbow that was forming over the ocean. The chest-high waves would make the women’s paddleboard race at the 41st Cape May County Lifeguard...
by Madison Russ | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Northfield, South Jersey
When Mainland Regional High School rising senior Andrew Gillman heard that longtime family friend Chrissy Naame had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, his mind turned to how he could rally the community to support her. Growing up, the Mainland football player...
by Fred Miller | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, A Look Back, Cape May County, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look Back The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s tradition of winning intercity rowing and swimming has its roots in the Olympic Games. Long before the lifeguards won either a Cape May County or South Jersey championship, OCBP Hall of Famer John B. Kelly Sr. was wearing...
by Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, News, South Jersey
A new plan seeks to address an array of coastal and inland flood risks over the next 75 years by expanding the state’s flood maps. Critics say it would raise costs for New Jerseyans. A controversial land management rules proposal meant to guard against floods in an...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Gardening, South Jersey
Local garden tours allow visitors a chance to stroll through otherwise secret and private gardens while enjoying the creativity and hard work of others. The Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City will hold their 26th summer garden tour on Sunday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to...
