Brigantine Castle came alive 50 years ago
The legendary Brigantine Castle was a massive five-story haunted attraction on the oceanfront at 14th Street and Brigantine Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey. Opening Memorial Day weekend in 1976, it was a product of local South Jersey entrepreneur Carmen J. Ricci. The...
Making waves: Veterans find healing in the surf
Coastal Conversations With a passion for service, healing, and the ocean, Brian Wiener has built something remarkable in Brigantine, a free surf camp where veterans find connection, renewal, and each other. As Memorial Day approaches and we honor those who have...
Recovered seal moves to bigger enclosure to get some exercise
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center of Brigantine celebrated a “graduation day” to a Grey seal on Wednesday, March 18. The young pup was moved from her rehabilitation pen to their 30-foot exercise pool. This is the last step in the rehabilitation process,...
Brigantine Bible Church reaches inmates with faith and support
From one weekly letter to multiple in-person Bible study groups, Brigantine Bible Church is showing what it truly means to serve others through faith. Each week, volunteers from the church visit prisons to bring Bible study groups to those who are incarcerated. In...
Where local art comes to life: A conversation with Charles and Randi Barbin
Coastal Conversations Creativity has long shaped the paths of Charles Barbin and Randi Meekins-Barbin, whose shared passion for the arts led them to create DUNES Art Gallery. Charles, a Brigantine native, developed his craft through formal training, international...
