Brigantine’s Night in Venice returns with ‘Luau on the Bay’ theme
Brigantine’s beloved summer tradition, Night in Venice, returns Saturday, Aug. 9, with a festive new theme: Luau on the Bay. Organized by the community group Real Brigantine, the annual boat parade invites residents and visitors to embrace the island spirit with tiki...
Carter Doorley celebrates surfing every day for five years
On May 20, 14-year-old Carter Doorley walked down to his favorite beach by the Brigantine Inlet jetty. He paddled out with enthusiasm and proceeded to ride the one-foot waves that the Atlantic Ocean offered. It may not have seemed like a notable surf session, but he...
Lost no more: Science identifies remains of 19th-century ship captain
For decades, beachgoers along South Jersey’s picturesque coastline stumbled upon scattered human bones, an eerie reminder of an unsolved mystery. What story could these remains tell? This question puzzled investigators for nearly 30 years — until now. Thanks to...
Farmers market season gets underway in Brigantine
Memorial Day weekend saw many farmers markets open for the season, including Brigantine, where I went Saturday for their opening day. I arrived early and the crowd was light, but as the morning grew so did the turnout. It was a great market day with beautiful weather....
Street Sign Dedication Ceremony Honoring Marine Mammal Stranding Center Founder Bob Schoelkopf Held May 24
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) hosted a special sign dedication ceremony yesterday, honoring its Founder and Director Emeritus, Bob Schoelkopf. The ceremony recognized Bob’s extraordinary legacy in marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, which began nearly...
