Getting a puppy through fear periods
During the critical socialization period, which occurs during the first 14 weeks of a puppy’s life, every puppy goes through a fear period. This fear period occurs in most cases between eight and 11 weeks. A brave, happy puppy will suddenly, without warning or having...
Lawmakers eye funding stream for NJ PBS, local news
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to tap unused film tax credits to shore up the state’s local and public media. The Senate Economic Growth Committee on Monday discussed legislation that would allow the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to auction off millions in...
What’s happening in Ocean City: 5K race and health expo highlight weekend events
The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Race will be held on Saturday, June 13, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and is staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk) with...
Partnership strengthens water quality monitoring at Jersey Shore beaches
Monmouth University will serve as the newest partner in the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force (BWTF), a nationwide network dedicated to monitoring water quality at public beaches. Through the agreement, signed on June 5 in advance of today’s World...
Miss Night in Venice Charity celebrates 57 years of local fundraising tradition
Since 1996, the Miss Night in Venice Charity has raised over $1 million for local charities via fundraising by participants in the annual Miss Night in Venice Competition. This year, seven contestants, ages 15 to 25, will again spend five weeks collecting monetary...
