Ocean City Theatre Company presents ‘Fame The Musical’ at the Ocean City Music Pier
This July, the spotlight shines on the next generation of performers as the Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) presents “Fame The Musical,” featuring the talented students of OCTC’s High School Junior Company. Performances will take place on July 17 and 18...
Volunteer’s marsh cleanup uncovers a 53-year-old message in a bottle
Some treasures are written in pencil on a scrap of notebook paper, tucked inside a glass bottle and forgotten for more than half a century. That’s exactly what happened when Avalon resident John Kauterman was volunteering with the Tidelands Initiative during a...
The meat allergy caused by a tick bite
It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie: a tiny insect causing an allergy to red meat. If you love a tasty sirloin or a juicy burger fresh off the grill, you probably can’t imagine never eating them again. Yet that’s exactly what’s...
The great beach tent debate comes to Ocean City
Ocean City is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit camping and sleeping in public places, including beaches, parks and other city-owned property. The proposal comes as Jersey Shore communities continue grappling with the growing presence of beach tents,...
Art meets science at The Shores this summer
A rising junior at Lehigh University is spending her summer with new friends while living at The Shores, a senior living community in Ocean City. Leah Strasser is currently studying cognitive science with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience, along with minors in...
