Registration for summer recreation programs opens May 3
Registration for Ocean City’s popular summer recreation programs for people of all ages opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Information on all 2025 programs and a printable brochure are available now at ocnj.us/summer-recreation-programs. Many of the programs are popular...
Pearl Bailey and Louie Bellson: A love story
By Bruce Klauber It was an unlikely, unique, ahead of its time, and courageous love story, but it was a love story, nonetheless. Pearl Bailey was an internationally beloved entertainer. Louie Bellson was one of the finest drummers in the world of jazz. Pearl was...Stroke Awareness Month
One last goodbye: My mother’s story By Robin Stoloff Stroke is personal to me. I lost my mom to a stroke in 2021. She had just had surgery to clear a clogged artery in her neck and was looking forward to coming home. When my dad arrived with a cup of coffee and a...
Historic Smithville represents artists in Artwalk
By Rebecca Oldham Despite Saturday morning’s rain, artists returned eager and ready to showcase their work this past Sunday, April 27, at Smithville’s bi-annual Artwalk. Hosted by Smithville’s own Underground storefront, the event welcomed a turnout of over forty...
Developer plans to transform former power plant into waterfront community and resort
By Julia Train A $300 million to $400 million development project is awaiting approvals at the former B.L. England Generating Station site in Beesleys Point, where developers plan to create a sprawling mixed-use community along Route 9 and Great Egg Harbor Bay....
