Where to find the beach Christmas trees in Ocean City
Each year, Ocean City residents and visitors bring a touch of Christmas magic to our beaches with a dazzling array of Christmas trees, each with their own simple message to the community. Below we have provided a guide of every tree on the island, from the north to...
Crafting wonder in miniature: Jen Ottepka’s small-animal photography
By all appearances, the mouse is hammering away in a Christmas workshop, hard at work among miniature tools and carefully crafted props. Has Santa’s workshop been shrunk? Elves disguised as rodents make whimsical toys in miniature in preparation for Christmas Day....
Locals’ last-minute gift guide
If your holiday shopping plan somehow turned into “I’ll deal with it later,” you are not alone. Luckily, South Jersey is packed with local businesses offering thoughtful, easy-to-grab gifts that look intentional (even if they weren’t). From cozy comforts to memorable...
Wine stash for unexpected guests and last-minute gifts
Drink Up! I love those J-I-N-G-L-E Bells! Ah, December… when jingle bells aren’t the only bells ringing. Ding dong! You answer your door to find unexpected guests on your doorstep, saying, “Surprise! Happy Holidays!” Sound familiar? But what do you do? A bottle...
Turning loss into a lifesaving mission: The HERO Campaign story
Coastal Conversations Bill Elliott has spent the last 25 years turning unimaginable personal loss into a powerful movement to promote designated driving and prevent drunk driving tragedies. In July 2000, Bill and his wife Muriel lost their son, Ensign John R. Elliott,...
