O.C.’s Brynn Gallagher paddles to victory
Ocean City lifeguard Brynn Gallagher peered out at the rocky surf Monday evening and broke into a smile as bright as the rainbow that was forming over the ocean. The chest-high waves would make the women’s paddleboard race at the 41st Cape May County Lifeguard...
Remembering when an OC lifeguard won Olympic gold medals
A Look Back The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s tradition of winning intercity rowing and swimming has its roots in the Olympic Games. Long before the lifeguards won either a Cape May County or South Jersey championship, OCBP Hall of Famer John B. Kelly Sr. was wearing...
Controversial flood rules could see changes before August deadline
A new plan seeks to address an array of coastal and inland flood risks over the next 75 years by expanding the state’s flood maps. Critics say it would raise costs for New Jerseyans. A controversial land management rules proposal meant to guard against floods in an...
Storms and stories at sea: Aboard the Rubáiyát with Chris Gilmore
Part 2 of a 3-part series on the life of Chris Gilmore For three winters, I lived in a $5-a-night hotel in Essaouira, Morocco, next to Chris Gilmore and his wife, Anita. Essaouira is an ancient city first visited by the Phoenicians around the first century B.C. They...
Five ways to keep young artists inspired this summer
Family Tides If you’re looking to keep your young artist’s creative spark alive this summer, there are plenty of events happening for little art lovers across Cape May and Atlantic counties. Whether they love painting, watching live theater, or diving into hands-on...
