Keeping your cool
Letter from the editor When I was young, my brothers and I would often get into heated arguments in the back seat of our family station wagon. It didn’t take much — maybe a stray elbow in “my space” or a debate over who was sitting on whose side. Cramped and restless,...
Heat waves and safety top of mind at the Jersey Shore
Well, that changed fast. June gloom went to summer sizzle. High temperatures were in the 60s as recently as June 16 inland, and June 17 at the shore. Less than a week later, inland areas sweltered in the heat and humidity. Inland highs were in the 90s, with the sultry...
Ocean City 2050 unveils ambitious ‘better idea’ proposal for Wonderland Pier redevelopment
Since the closure of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in October 2024, the landmark’s future is uncertain. However, on Saturday, June 21, Ocean City 2050, a local group of citizens working to preserve Ocean City’s character, promote responsible growth and advocate for...
Staying cool, safe and healthy in the heat
Summer brings sunshine, beach days and backyard barbecues, but it also brings intense heat. We recently experienced our first major heat wave of the season, and it likely won’t be the last. Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it can be dangerous and even deadly....












