Three candidates compete in Ocean City mayoral election
Voters will have three choices in the Ocean City mayoral election after incumbent Jay Gillian drew two challengers seeking to lead the city. Gillian, who has served as mayor since 2010, is seeking his fifth four-year term. He will face Keith Hartzell, a Second Ward...
Raising the curtain on the Ocean City Theatre Company: A conversation with Michael Hartman
Michael Hartman brings energy, creativity, and a deep commitment to community to his role at the Ocean City Theatre Company. As the founding artistic director, Hartman combines a background in large-scale events and communications with a genuine passion for the...
The great Irish soda bread debate: Tradition vs. currants
As someone who enjoys making all different types of breads (and eating them), I often make Irish soda bread for my family on St. Patrick’s Day. You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy this type of bread, and you also don’t need a lot of time or ingredients. Baking...
Five familiar favorites I think you’ll love
One of the greatest pleasures of living in South Jersey is the local places that make our communities feel like home. From neighborhood restaurants to small businesses run by people who genuinely care about what they do, these spots become part of our routines and our...












