What’s happening in Ocean City: The town gets ready for Market Madness, Doo Dah Parade and more
Ocean City businesses will gather under one roof for the fifth annual Market Madness event on March 14 and 15. The two-day shopping extravaganza offers an early sample of summer with discounts and specials on everybody’s favorite local merchandise, brands and...
Mayor Jay Gillian files for re-election
On Feb. 25, Mayor Jay Gillian submitted the required nominating petitions and other documents to the Office of the City Clerk for his re-election as Mayor in the May 12th Municipal Election. Mayor Gillian had earlier announced his intention to seek another term and...
Snowed in somewhere between simplicity and streaming
From the editor Like many across South Jersey, the recent blizzard kept us homebound for several days. Despite the inconvenience of yet another snowstorm, we tried to embrace it. The wind howled, the snow piled high, but inside our home, we felt warm and cozy. We...
Nor’easter of 2026 drops a snow bomb on the Jersey Shore
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci Just as a generational run of snowcover was starting to go away, a fresh nor’easter piled near historic snow amounts onto our lawns, beaches, cars and streets Feb. 22-23. While nor’easters at the Jersey Shore are feared most for their...
From juggling sports to meltdowns: Local parents, experts talk about navigating the toughest hours after school
Family Tides By Madison Russ It can be jarring when parents pick up their child from school or daycare, expecting hugs and a happy reunion, only to be met with tears. But this behavior, often called “after-school restraint collapse,” is pretty common. “Your child has...
