Vasser leads host Margate to team championship
Swimmer Zach Vasser enjoyed a unique homefield advantage at Monday’s 79th Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races. Vasser not only works for the host patrol, he guards the exact stretch of beach where the swimming portion of the race was held. And he designed...
Veteran ice cream man keeps Ventnor Beach tradition rolling
Barefoot and rolling his big-wheeled ice cream cart along the shoreline, Eric Somershoe is a familiar fixture for families visiting Ventnor City’s beaches. Stand with him for a moment and you’ll see children clamoring for popsicles or Cherry Screwballs, parents...
Free Outdoor Concerts
Absecon Concerts in the Park Sundays, 7 p.m. Heritage Park This week, the Danny Eyer Band takes the stage. Bring your chairs and blankets and get ready for an unforgettable evening of rock n’ roll and classic blues. The music begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be...
National Night Out brings community spirit to Kennedy Park
Families, friends, and neighbors gathered at Kennedy Park in Somers Point on Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, to celebrate National Night Out — an annual event that promotes community, safety, and connection. The waterfront park was filled with activity as attendees enjoyed...
Ventnor Pier’s shell whisperer
For those of us who grew up at the Shore, collecting shells is simply part of life. It may not be something we do every time we hit the beach, but nearly everyone has memories of dragging sandy pails home, clattering with clam and mussel shells. And who doesn’t...
