by Cindy Fertsch | May 1, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
68 Ghost Crab Pots Removed from the Water as Part of Ongoing Marine Debris Program The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), a statewide, comprehensive, litter-abatement program, has awarded this year’s “Marine Debris Award” to the Greater Egg Harbor Watershed...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 1, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, Somers Point, South Jersey, What's Happening
Four members of the Colony Club of Ocean City received top awards for their creative projects at the Southern District’s annual Spring Conference and Achievement Day, held recently at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. The winners of the first place “Gold”...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 1, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Health and Fitness, Ocean City, South Jersey
The Ocean City Walking Club, which was formed last summer, will return this year and invite everybody to join weekly walks on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Friday mornings. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to meet outside the Ocean City Music Pier at...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 30, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
One of Ocean City’s premier events – the Spring Block Party – will return to downtown Asbury Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. But before that, beach lovers will check on the summer forecast. Ocean City’s hermit-crab mascot will seek his shadow in a...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
From the Editor I was mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed last week when an instant message popped up. It was one of Bob’s fraternity brothers from college. He wrote, “Neil died suddenly.” My mind went back to 1989. I was flying down the hill on my bike. It...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 25, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
By Sophie Nieo-Munoz Microplastics can be found virtually anywhere, from the bristles of a toothbrush to packaged food, and experts who study the harmful effects plastic has on people’s bodies want lawmakers to consider legislation to mitigate their spread. Professors...
