by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 4, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
The Ocean City Beach Patrol on Monday announced the successful candidates in a competitive tryout for lifeguard positions. The 2024 rookie test was held on Saturday, June 1 on the beach at 18th Street. Fifty candidates competed in a 500-meter ocean swim, a 500-meter...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 4, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
The Ocean City Flower Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary from Friday to Sunday (June 7 to June 9) at the Ocean City Music Pier. The annual show is presented by the Garden Club of Ocean City and features floral creations and displays from enthusiasts of all ages....
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 1, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, News, Ocean City, South Jersey
The Ocean City Beach Patrol guards beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. From Saturday, June 1, 2024 through Friday, June 7, 2024, the following beaches will be guarded: E. Atlantic Blvd. North Street Stenton...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 31, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, What's Happening
In memory of a young Navy officer from New Jersey This summer, voters at the Jersey Shore will be able to select their favorite non-alcoholic mocktails from drinks submitted by 25 bars, restaurants, and casinos in the Great HEROtini® Mocktail Challenge. The...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 30, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
From the Editor When Bob and I moved to the Jersey Shore straight out of college in 1990, we had no idea the profound impact it would have on our lives. We envisioned it as an idyllic place to raise a family and indulge in our love for the beach. Little did we know...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 30, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, News, Ocean City, South Jersey, The Wildwoods
By Cindy Christy Fertsch The beaches were packed, and the Boardwalk was buzzing on Memorial Day weekend. However, it was a tumultuous start to the season as police responded to several incidents on the Wildwood and Ocean City boardwalks. And farther north, Seaside...