Stepping up to the plate: Scout’s project highlights spiritof community, inclusion at South Jersey Field of Dreams
By Madison Russ The South Jersey Field of Dreams is celebrating three new wheelchair-accessible picnic benches along the third baseline, thanks to the hard work of a local scout. JT Schenker, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 77 in Smithville, designed the benches to...
Events and Happenings
Friday, May 9 Munch for a Mission 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Varsity Inn, 605 E. Eighth St., Ocean City You are invited to a paws-itively delicious day. Enjoy great food while meeting adorable dogs from the Humane Society of Ocean City. Bring some donations to Fill the Van and...
Ventnor City’s annual Block Party returns Saturday, May 10
The City of Ventnor is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Annual Block Party, taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event promises a day of fun for residents and visitors alike. Event details: The block party...
Lovely ways to enjoy your lilacs
By Tammy Thornton If you walk through a garden this time of year and become entranced by a wonderful scent wafting through the air, chances are you have happened upon lilacs. Their fragrance can fill an entire garden with heavenly perfume. Though the beautiful...
Mothers’ group builds community on the trail
Family TidesBy Madison Russ Every other week, rain or shine, a group of local moms can be found trekking into the forest with kids in tow and babies snug to their chests. For Pineys at Play, a nature-based playgroup, these hikes are often more than just a chance to...
