Enjoying ‘locals summer’ in the September garden
Those of us living near the coast know that September, dubbed “locals summer,” brings a time of refreshment when we can exhale and reclaim our beaches, grocery stores, and parking spots. In the same way, after a summer of little rain and multiple heat waves, we can...
Remembering, reflecting and rising: Lessons from 9/11, 24 years later
Twenty-four years ago, I held my one-year-old son close, unable to stop the tears. The world felt smaller, darker, and unbearably fragile. For many of us who lived through Sept. 11, 2001, that day is etched into our memories. We remember where we were, who we were...
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The weekend is here and there are plenty of festivities coming up this weekend. Pack your beach chair for the final beach concert of the season in Somers Point, bring your appetite for the Downbeach Seafood Festival, see The Who in concert at Boardwalk Hall, or join...
Fresh local seafood takes center stage at Downbeach Seafood Festival with music and coastal fun
No one appreciates summer like I do, but the fall at the shore does have its upsides: fewer people at the beach, less traffic, easier to get reservations at your favorite restaurants, and festivals galore. Yes, locals summer is here. And while summer may not...
An interview with living legend Mitch Ryder
Ryder to perform at the last Tony Mart Beach Concert of the season Friday in Somers Point Tune In, Turn On One reason I’ve always liked being involved in the music business is that older artists, unlike many other professions, are not only treated with respect; but in...
