Absecon Schools’ therapy dog, Skye, retiring at end of 2025 school year
Skye’s work in Absecon has made a monumental impact in the world of therapy animals in schools nationwide When the next school year starts at Absecon Public Schools, there will be one less familiar face roaming the halls. Absecon Schools’ beloved therapy dog, Skye, is...
Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City Presents Legacy and Legends Alumni Basketball Game June 28
The Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City invites the community to experience an afternoon of basketball, hometown pride, and family fun at the Legacy and Legends Alumni Basketball Game on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.at Evolution Arena, 317 North...
Like father, like sons: Lifeguarding becomes a family affair on the Ocean City Beach Patrol
Family Tides Now in his 11th year with the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP), longtime lifeguard Mike Bell had a hunch his sons would follow in his footsteps. He spent 21 summers guarding Sea Isle City beaches before coming to Ocean City, where his sons often visited...
Pick up some life lessons at farmers market as ‘Old Coots’ offer advice
Life is What Happens I must be an old coot myself. I know that because I’m writing this in 36-point type. So, when I saw a tent on the parking lot at the Ventnor Farmers Market, last Friday with a sign that read “Old Coots Giving Advice,” I was intrigued. Growing...
Ventnor City Farmers Market draws crowds for fresh produce, local goods
The Ventnor City Farmers Market was in full swing Friday, June 6, bringing together locals and visitors for a morning of fresh produce, artisan goods and community connection. Held at the corner of Atlantic and Newport avenues, the market runs every Friday from 8:30...
