Tiny terrapins on the move: How we can help protect them

Tiny terrapins on the move: How we can help protect them

Diamondback terrapin hatchlings are emerging from beneath the sand and soil, making their way toward nearby marshes, tidal creeks and back bays. Barely larger than a quarter, these tiny turtles face steep odds from the moment they surface. Roads, storm drains, curbs,...
Skate AC brings community hubs to the youth

Skate AC brings community hubs to the youth

With roughly 11 million active participants globally, the skateboarding community is continuously growing. Though the community has historically been male-dominated, female participation has surged by 40% over the last decade, and the industry overall is valued at...
Margate Cherry Blossom Celebration returns May 2

Margate Cherry Blossom Celebration returns May 2

The city’s Cherry Blossom Celebration will return for its fourth year on Saturday, May 2, bringing an afternoon of live entertainment, family activities and community engagement to Ventnor Avenue. The free event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. along Ventnor Avenue...
New overnight curfew coming to Wildwood Boardwalk

New overnight curfew coming to Wildwood Boardwalk

We love those Wildwood Days – but Wildwood Nights are about to be emptier – on purpose. Beginning May 13, the Wildwood Boardwalk will close daily from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. under a new city ordinance approved by commissioners this month. The move comes just ahead of the...
Eagles draft picks have bright future

Eagles draft picks have bright future

Contrary to some beliefs, I did not cover the Philadelphia Eagles’ first draft. That was in 1936, when the Birds selected University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger – the 1935 Heisman Trophy winner – with first overall pick. My first draft as the Eagles’ beat...