Free Outdoor Concerts
Absecon Concerts in the Park Sundays, 7 p.m. Heritage Park, Absecon Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of doo-wop, country, jazz and folk performed by Suite Inspiration. Music begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Egg Harbor Township...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day events Ocean City Pops Star-Spangled Spectacular Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 8 p.m. Carey Stadium, Sixth Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City Join Maestro Vince Lee and the Pops for the fifth annual Star-Spangled Spectacular. The free outdoor...
The Semiquincentennial celebration has already begun
Plans already in the works for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration On Friday, July 4, the United States will be exactly one year away from its 250th birthday, the 2026 Semiquincentennial. It will be cause for celebration from coast to coast, but no...
Hermit crabs: Nature’s mobile homes
How to properly care for these crustacean companions While visiting the Jersey Shore, many beachgoers look to bring home a souvenir to remember the experience. Hermit crabs, commonly sold as pets along the boardwalk, are a popular option—but they require more care...
Jack Owens’ 3,600-mile bike ride to fight lung cancer
Cross country journey to finish in Ocean City this week Jack Owens, 20, began his journey of biking more than 3,600 miles across the country on May 20 after dipping his bike’s back pedal in the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. His ride is in honor of his late...
