Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point wraps up the season with annual Holiday Party
After a busy year of planning, planting and pruning, the Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point took a break from gardening to celebrate the season with their annual Holiday Party. Held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar in Somers Point, the group...
Kosher wines for Hanukkah
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Dec. 14 and concludes on Dec. 22. Dates are set by the Hebrew calendar, always beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually falls in late November or December on the solar (Gregorian) calendar. The...
How locals reacted to the Pearl Harbor attack
A Look Back Eighty-four years ago, Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese forces attacked American and British territories and possessions in the Pacific, including the home base of the U. S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The next day the United States entered World...
Caroling group lifts every voice
For 20 years, the St. Nicholas Aurora Carolers have been bringing joy to the world In December 2005, a newly formed caroling group planned to sing at a tree lighting ceremony in Egg Harbor City. Then a Grinch made off with the Christmas lights, and the event was...
Ocean City takes first step toward possible Boardwalk hotel redevelopment
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Ocean City officials moved a controversial redevelopment proposal forward, clearing the way for a formal review of the former Wonderland Pier site that could ultimately allow construction of a large resort hotel on the Boardwalk. After nearly four...
