Experiences are the gifts that last
Letter from the editor There are moments during the holiday season that instantly transport us back to childhood — the sound of a familiar song, the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies, the feeling that something magical is about to happen. For me, one of those...
No white Christmas expected this year
It’s been one of the coldest starts to December on record at the Jersey Shore. However, a thaw will be coming soon, leaving our chances of a white Christmas at near zero. The Climate Prediction Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
Events and Happenings
Friday, December 19 Movie at the Library 2 p.m. Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Join Longport Library for a screening of the film, “Good Fortune.” For more information or to register, call 609-487-7403. Saturday, December 20 Renault Winery hosts its annual...
Van Drew pushes for state of emergency to protect eroded Jersey Shore beaches
U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd Dist.) is urging New Jersey’s governor and governor-elect to declare a state of emergency and issue a disaster declaration, arguing that the step is legally required to unlock federal assistance for severely eroded Jersey Shore beaches...
Local choirs showcase their talent for annual Christmas Chorale
Earlier this month, several South Jersey school choirs gathered at the Ocean City Tabernacle to perform a selection of holiday songs and showcase their talents. While there wasn’t a crowd full of people watching inside the auditorium, a hard-working group of students,...
