Five Christmas cookie recipes that will make Santa’s mouth water
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for. You can smell it in the air — sugar, evergreen bristles, peppermint and white chocolate. It’s time to turn on the Hallmark Channel and relish in the magic of Christmas. Now is the time to stir up something sweet, so...
How locals reacted to the Pearl Harbor attack
A Look Back Eighty-four years ago, Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese forces attacked American and British territories and possessions in the Pacific, including the home base of the U. S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The next day the United States entered World...
Ocean City takes first step toward possible Boardwalk hotel redevelopment
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Ocean City officials moved a controversial redevelopment proposal forward, clearing the way for a formal review of the former Wonderland Pier site that could ultimately allow construction of a large resort hotel on the Boardwalk. After nearly four...
Ocean City home tour highlights history and preservation
This past Saturday, Dec. 6, the nonprofit Friends of OCNJ History and Culture hosted their third annual Holiday Home Tour. This self-guided tour welcomed 500 attendees and featured as many as 18 properties, consisting largely of historic inns, businesses, cottages,...
Winter skin care: Natural ways to keep our glow
“Baby, it’s cold outside,” and our skin knows it. As winter weather sets in, even the most cheerful holiday melodies can’t hide the fact that cold air and dry indoor heat often leave our skin feeling dry, tight and far from calm and bright. Winter at the shore can be...
