NJ delays new flood rules for further changes
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will delay the implementation of controversial new flood rules adopted on the final day of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration by a year to give regulators more time to make amendments. The move to walk back...
Getting a puppy through fear periods
During the critical socialization period, which occurs during the first 14 weeks of a puppy’s life, every puppy goes through a fear period. This fear period occurs in most cases between eight and 11 weeks. A brave, happy puppy will suddenly, without warning or having...
What’s happening in Ocean City: 5K race and health expo highlight weekend events
The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Race will be held on Saturday, June 13, and registration remains open. Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and is staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk) with...
Miss Night in Venice Charity celebrates 57 years of local fundraising tradition
Since 1996, the Miss Night in Venice Charity has raised over $1 million for local charities via fundraising by participants in the annual Miss Night in Venice Competition. This year, seven contestants, ages 15 to 25, will again spend five weeks collecting monetary...
SNAP benefits impacted by new federal requirements
Due to new federal work requirements for residents receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), some customers may notice a change in their monthly benefits. The federal changes have expanded work requirements and lowered...
