Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events Miss New Jersey Competition Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m. Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk Preliminary rounds will be held next Thursday, June 18 & Friday, June 19. The final competition and crowning will be held on Saturday,...
Abandoned pets are becoming a growing problem in Atlantic County
When Humane Society of Atlantic County staff arrived at work on May 26, they found a pit bull tied to a fence outside the shelter. The dog, later identified as Blue, had reportedly been left there around 10:15 p.m. the night before and remained outside until employees...
Why the Jersey Shore is looking a little more tropical
Beachgoers along the Jersey Shore have recently noticed an unusual sight: stretches of ocean water displaying turquoise and blue-green hues instead of the darker shades typically associated with the Atlantic Ocean. The striking colors are linked to blooms of...
Hot summer nights and the ultimate lover: Six reasons why horseshoe crabs may be better lovers than you
Although horseshoe crabs live most of their lives unseen deep underwater, these creatures emerge in droves during full and new moons on the shoreline for mating season. Hundreds of thousands of eggs are laid on New Jersey shorelines to ensure this long-lasting...
