Jersey Shore shakes off winter quiet: February now buzzing with events & excitement
From the Editor It seems like not long ago, February at the Jersey Shore was filled with dreary days and a community quieted to a hush by the cold weather. In contrast to the frenzy of summer in South Jersey, February is historically one of the slowest months of the...Seal pup rescued after wandering Ocean City streets
A young gray seal pup found itself far from the ocean, leading to a rescue operation on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) sprang into action after receiving multiple calls around 5 p.m. about a seal making its way through the streets of...Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
By Mari D’Albora Dattolo Outside of Greenwich in Cumberland County, NJ is one of the oldest African American settlements on the eastern seaboard. Springtown came about after the Manumission Act of 1786 when Quakers sold small tracts of land to free Blacks who then...
Embrace your heart: Essential tips for a healthier you this heart health month
By Dr. LaToya Roberts February is the perfect time to remind readers that heart disease remains the single greatest cause of death in the United States. Here are some ways to help protect your heart. Eat for Your heart I can’t stress enough the importance of...
Events and Happenings
Multiday Events Princesses on Ice Friday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Renault Winery 72 Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Come out to Renault Winery’s Vinter Wonderland and watch your favorite princesses perform on ice, presented by the Atlantic City Figure Skating...
