Earliest polar vortex appearanceon record may hit New Jersey
The earliest polar vortex on record is likely to hit the United States this week. Meteorologists like me are keeping a close eye on the sky above the North Pole. We’re watching for something called a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW). If an SSW happens, it’s like...
N.J. legislators advance bill to legalize psychedelic drug found in mushrooms
Supporters call psilocybin ‘next great breakthrough in psychiatry’ New Jersey legislators on Monday took another step toward legalizing psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in some mushrooms that supporters consider a breakthrough therapy bound to transform...
Somers Mansion Christmas Market returns with expanded family-friendly activities
Each December, the Somers Mansion in Somers Point hosts its Christmas Market, which has become one of the property’s most visible community events. The market features dozens of vendors, seasonal activities and opportunities for visitors to tour the historic home,...
Pajama-clad shoppers flock to Earlier than the Bird
Ocean City kicked off the holiday shopping season with its annual Earlier than the Bird event, held this past Saturday, Nov. 22. Hundreds flocked to Asbury Avenue for a full morning of special deals, discounts, and sales, while dressed in their PJs. The festivities...
Local business to give away two heating systems
Apply or nominate someone in need before Dec. 8 As winter settles over South Jersey and temperatures drop, one local business is once again stepping up to ensure that families in need stay warm. Comfort Now, a heating and cooling company serving Atlantic and Cape May...
