Enjoy Open House Tours of the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm in Atlantic City Every Windsday in July and August
The five wind turbines in Atlantic City have become a welcoming sight along the drive into Atlantic City. But did you know the turbines create energy for a critical service that keeps our waterways clean? The Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm supplies power for the Atlantic...
Parking Reminders for County Park at Weymouth Furnace
During the summer months there is an influx of visitors to Atlantic County parks, including Weymouth Furnace park, the site of the former Weymouth iron forge and paper mills near the intersection of Rt. 322 and Rt. 559 in Hamilton Township. Swimming is not permitted...
Record Crowds, salt air and shore traditions
Letter from the editor Fourth of July weekend brought record-breaking crowds to the Jersey Shore, and with blue skies and warm breezes, it’s easy to see why. From beach blankets to boardwalk games, the energy was contagious as locals and visitors came together to...
Atlantic City Beach Patrol faces unique challenges amid heat, holiday crowds
Now in his 11th year as chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, Steve Downey leads a team of lifeguards tasked with protecting one of the busiest and most challenging stretches of coastline on the Jersey Shore. The city attracts a diverse mix of visitors, many of...
N.J. gets more severe weather than you think
Name a state that sees plenty of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. You’d probably say Oklahoma or Texas and you’d be right guessing any of those two. However in the second tier of states with the most severe weather, New Jersey is right there. I looked at the number...
