Hauʻoli lā hānau! Lucy the Elephant to celebrate 144th birthday with Hawaiian Luau
Hauʻoli lā hānau – that’s Hawaiian for “Happy Birthday” – and it’s just the right phrase as Lucy the Elephant gets ready to celebrate her 144th birthday with a Hawaiian luau. Any age over 100 is a milestone, and Lucy’s longevity is...
From planks to pillars of the Shore: The history of the Atlantic City and Ocean City Boardwalks
Nothing says “summer at the shore” quite like a stroll along a boardwalk with the scent of saltwater taffy in the air, the sound of waves crashing on one side and laughter ringing out on the other. Here in South Jersey, we’re lucky enough to have not just...
Mainland Regional High School Class of 2000 celebrates 25th reunion at Linwood Country Club
Alumni from Mainland Regional High School’s Class of 2000 gathered on July 3 at Linwood Country Club to celebrate their 25th high school reunion. The evening was filled with music, memories, laughter — and a few surprises. The celebration was organized by classmates...
Halfway through summer shore weather recap and a look ahead
After such a poor start to our weekend boat and beach season, it feels like summer is just getting into swing at the Jersey Shore. It might be hard to believe but the July 12-13 weekend marked the halfway point between Memorial Day and Labor Day. With six more...
Phillie Phanatic tours the shore
There was no shortage of smiles last weekend as the Phillie Phanatic made a special visit to Ocean City. The beloved Phillies mascot was spotted at Playland’s Castaway Cove on Saturday, greeting parkgoers and fans alike, even stopping for a few selfies. He made his...
