Life is golden
Letter from the editor September at the Shore carries a softer glow. The pace eases, beaches grow quieter and the dunes brighten with goldenrod. Those sprays of yellow remind me that life is golden, especially in the small, everyday moments. All summer, we race to...
What history can tell us about about the winter ahead
History shows that when July is hotter than usual and August is cooler than usual, like what just happened at the Jersey Shore this year, it’s a good clue about what the coming winter might be like. Here’s why past weather patterns suggest it could be colder than...
Hammonton drawn into Phillies furor
Hammonton is very accomplished at producing two things: blueberries and athletes. Both crops are usually bountiful. Folks from throughout South Jersey and beyond flock to the local farms to pick fresh blueberries that are so well-known that ABC’s “Good Morning...
Events and Happenings
Multi-Day Events Downbeach Seafood Fest Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 Ski Beach, Dorset and Burk Ave., Ventnor The annual Downbeach Seafood Fest is this weekend. Enjoy a wide selection of amazing seafood and dishes from dozens of area eateries, sample the...
Northfield City Council rejects chicken ban, considers future regulations
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Northfield residents rallied together at a City Council meeting, where a proposed ban of owning chickens citywide would have its second reading. The measure, however, failed to gain enough support, with four of the seven council members voting...
