Ocean City prepares for massive beach rebuild this summer
As thousands of visitors spread their towels across Ocean City’s beaches, another group will be hard at work along the shoreline: dredging crews tasked with rebuilding some of the resort’s most heavily eroded stretches of sand. The U.S. Army Corps of...
Atlantic City to receive first-ever mural designed and painted by seniors
The stories of Atlantic City’s past won’t be found only in history books. Soon, they’ll be painted on a public wall by the people who lived them. Create48 AC recently received a $7,500 community grant from Mosaic that will fund Atlantic City’s...
Love Jersey Fresh blueberries? Don’t wait too long
If your summer plans include Jersey Fresh blueberries you need to stay alert. The season is expected to be fast and short, and the last thing you want to do is miss out on one of the Jersey Shore’s most beloved, natural treats because you weren’t paying attention....
Buzz, bite and swat: A guide to our area’s most notorious bugs
Summer in New Jersey means long days at the beach, backyard barbecues and evenings on the porch. Unfortunately, it also means sharing the season with an army of insects that seem determined to crash every outdoor gathering. While mosquitoes and wasps return every...
Downbeach Express bridge increases tolls at the start of peak season
For thousands of residents, workers and beachgoers who cross the Margate Causeway each day, the cost of getting to and from Absecon Island is about to rise. The Downbeach Express, formerly known as the Margate Bridge and Causeway, announced that tolls will increase...
