The ocean’s warm – the complete opposite of last summer
Despite some stormy and cool weekends this summer, there’s one thing we can say about the Jersey Shore right now: “Come on in; the water’s warm!” The ocean water has been above average for most of the summer so far. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Famous rockers perform show at Charlie’s Bar for charity
On Sunday night, July 27, Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin and Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf performed an acoustic set at Charlie’s Bar in Somers Point. Admission was $20 at the door and all proceeds benefited FACES 4 Autism, a local nonprofit that provides support for...
Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation rallies the community to Surf for a Cause
In 2001, Dean Randazzo was at the top of his career when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system. Nicknamed the “Jersey Devil,” Randazzo was the first and only New Jersey surfer to qualify for the prestigious World Surf...
Wonderland’s Ferris wheel lit up once again
For nearly 10 months, the 144-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, once visible from the Ninth Street Bridge, has stood dark and lifeless. But not anymore. On Monday, July 28, Bill Merritt, and another member of the civic group Ocean City...
