Controversial flood rules could see changes before August deadline
A new plan seeks to address an array of coastal and inland flood risks over the next 75 years by expanding the state’s flood maps. Critics say it would raise costs for New Jerseyans. A controversial land management rules proposal meant to guard against floods in an...
Storms and stories at sea: Aboard the Rubáiyát with Chris Gilmore
Part 2 of a 3-part series on the life of Chris Gilmore For three winters, I lived in a $5-a-night hotel in Essaouira, Morocco, next to Chris Gilmore and his wife, Anita. Essaouira is an ancient city first visited by the Phoenicians around the first century B.C. They...
Five ways to keep young artists inspired this summer
Family Tides If you’re looking to keep your young artist’s creative spark alive this summer, there are plenty of events happening for little art lovers across Cape May and Atlantic counties. Whether they love painting, watching live theater, or diving into hands-on...
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings: Monday, Monday
Senior Moments They lurk in many of the coastal homes along the shore and occasionally in the homes on the mainland. They may be found in garages, crawl spaces or even bedrooms of some of the homes sometimes only seeing the light of day when conditions are perfect and...
Ocean City’s south end celebrates the Fourth of July in patriotic style
There was no shortage of star-spangled excitement in Ocean City last week as the community marked America’s 249th birthday in style. The annual South Ocean City Bike Parade kicked off a full day of festivities, with hundreds of decorated bicycles rolling down Central...
