Riding the wave of support for Autism Awareness
Letter from the editor As we welcome May, I find myself reflecting on the overwhelming kindness and support shown during April’s Autism Awareness events. From school fundraisers to communitywide efforts, it’s clear that South Jersey continues to show up—with heart and...
Jones Road Fire shows how fragile NJ’s Pine Barrens are
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci The Jones Road Fire, which was first spotted at 9:45 a.m. on April 22, was New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 18 years, swallowing up 23 square miles in Ocean County, or a little over 15,000 acres. While drought conditions have improved...
Events and Happenings
Mother’s Day Flower Sale Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Light up your loved one’s day with a beautiful, fresh hydrangea. Proceeds benefit the Hydrangea Trail 2.0 historic beautification trail for Atlantic...
South Jersey Transportation Authority to begin installation of first overhead gantry for all-electronic tolling
Evening work to involve traffic delays due to extended police slowdowns The South Jersey Transportation Authority is announcing the first major step in the transition to All-Electronic Tolling (AET) on the Atlantic City Expressway, with the installation of the first...
Tickets on sale Thursday for 2025 Ocean City Pops shows
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 1 for eight new concerts in the 2025 Ocean City Pops summer season. The shows will feature the popular Under the Streetlamp ensemble performing the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and other doo-wop, Motown and...
