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A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings: Monday, Monday

by Charles P. Eberson | Jul 10, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Senior Moments, South Jersey

Senior Moments They lurk in many of the coastal homes along the shore and occasionally in the homes on the mainland. They may be found in garages, crawl spaces or even bedrooms of some of the homes sometimes only seeing the light of day when conditions are perfect and...

Ocean City’s south end celebrates the Fourth of July in patriotic style

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, Ocean City, South Jersey

There was no shortage of star-spangled excitement in Ocean City last week as the community marked America’s 249th birthday in style. The annual South Ocean City Bike Parade kicked off a full day of festivities, with hundreds of decorated bicycles rolling down Central...

Raptors vs. gulls: How falconers keep the Boardwalk safe for everyone and their fries

by Holly Fertsch | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

This Fourth of July weekend was a busy one here at the Shore. The Ocean City Boardwalk was packed with vacationers and locals alike. Soaring above them all was a hawk named Polo, working hard to scare aggressive seagulls away from Boardwalk patrons so everyone could...

Historic Smithville: How one couple created a town

by Rebecca Oldham | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Smithville, South Jersey

While Smithville is known for its local charm and small-town shops, few know of its true origin. The weekend getaway destination, with a quaint bed and breakfast, six eateries, and plenty of homemade baked goods, actually gained its start with only one building. In...

Ocean Casino Resort riding a classic-rock wave this summer

by Chuck Darrow | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

The Casino File The classic rock is coming in waves this summer at Ocean Casino as two acts have settled in for separate summer-long, once-a-week residencies. Most Thursday evenings (this week it’s Friday), Magical Mystery Doors bring their neat twist on some of the...