Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey was one of the earliest distilled beverages, pioneered by monks around the 12th century. Early whiskey differed from what we now know, as it would have been flavored with aromatic herbs and not barrel aged. By the 16th century imbibing whiskey was...
South Jersey residents see rising electric bills as Atlantic City Electric cites cold weather, market pressures
Residents across South Jersey say their electric bills have surged in recent months, while utility officials point to colder weather, rising demand and national energy market pressures as the driving forces behind higher costs. Earlier this month, Atlantic City...
A look back at a winter to remember
Yes, it was a cold and snowy winter at the Jersey Shore, for real. Every month had at least one snowstorm, the biggest one being the Feb. 22-23 nor’easter, which the National Weather Service officially classified as a blizzard on March 6. Climatological winter ended...
Ocean City jitney service returns for summer with expanded senior options
Visitors heading to the Boardwalk this summer will have a convenient way to get around town once again. Ocean City has approved the return of seasonal jitney service – a program which has become a popular transportation option since it debuted just a few years ago....
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events Spring Book Sale Friday, March 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ocean City Library Atrium, 1735 Simpson Ave. The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library will host their annual Spring Book Sale this weekend....
