Living fossils: Horseshoe crabs take center stage this spring
Each spring along the Jersey Shore, an ancient ritual unfolds that predates even the dinosaurs. Under the glow of full and new moons, and timed precisely with high tides, thousands of horseshoe crabs crawl ashore to spawn—transforming quiet beaches into quite a scene!...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events Smithville Mayfest 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17 Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road Over 150 crafters and businesses will line the grounds of Historic Smithville and the Village Greene for a full weekend of shopping and...
Ocean City residents rally against 125-foot cell tower, citing safety, transparency concerns
Residents near 33rd Street and Bay Avenue are raising concerns over a proposed 125-foot cell tower they say would dramatically impact the character, safety and quality of life in their residential neighborhood. The issue has drawn growing public attention in Ocean...
Ocean City ice cream spot offers nostalgia, unique flavors
If you’re planning a trip to Ocean City, New Jersey, there’s one stop that should be non-negotiable: A La Mode Ice Cream Parlor on 55th Street. For nearly five decades, the beloved shop has been serving up more than just dessert, it’s been dishing out tradition....
Are grocery prices always fair? Why some shore shoppers are going local instead
As South Jersey shoppers fill their carts at stores at chain grocery stores, a growing debate in Trenton is raising a troubling question: could two customers standing in the same aisle pay different prices for the exact same item? The concern centers around a...
