Off-duty Cape May Point lifeguard rescues 11 year old from ocean
Cape May Point Lifeguard Ryan Gibson is receiving recognition for rescuing an 11-year-old girl from dangerous ocean conditions while he was off duty Aug. 12. Gibson, 19, was playing volleyball at the Lehigh Avenue beach with friends after he had finished his shift...
Growing through art: Creativity, community and healing at Art in the Park
Views from the Shore Art in the Park has become one of Somers Point’s signature community events, bringing together artists, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, and hundreds of visitors for a day celebrating creativity at Kennedy Park. This...
Local nonprofit Sole Scholars steps up for Pleasantville students
Nearly 30 minutes before the doors opened, the line outside the WinSan Center at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Pleasantville already wrapped around the building. Families waited in the August heat, some armed with folding chairs, as the crowd continued to grow. But...
Granese leads Atlantic City to South Jersey Lifeguard Championship
Balance carried the Atlantic City Beach Patrol to its biggest win in decades Friday night. Two victories from rower Vince Granese and another solid effort from swimmer Charles Schreiner helped Atlantic City win the team title for the first time in 26 years at Avalon’s...
