Shark sightings surge: Separating fear from fact
Sharks have always shared the waters off the Jersey Shore, but this summer, they seem to be getting more attention than usual. From tagged great whites passing offshore to bull sharks and a massive tiger shark caught by anglers, reports of shark activity have made...
Michaels Craft Store knitting their community together
The Mays Landing Michaels store has been running a community project, benefiting local senior citizens and gifting them with handmade blankets. The store’s regular customers have knit and crocheted 29 blankets, which will be given to residents of Woodview Estates, a...
Historic Atlantic City taffy factory poised for $20 million transformation
A building that once helped produce one of Atlantic City’s most famous souvenirs could soon become a new hub for artists, residents and visitors on the Boardwalk. The former James Candy Company property at 1519 Boardwalk is slated for an approximately $20 million...
Kayla Magazzu crowned Miss Ocean City
Kayla Magazzu, a rising junior at Ocean City High School, never expected to walk away from the Miss Ocean City pageant with the crown. On Saturday, Aug. 8, Magazzu was crowned Miss Ocean City 2027 at the Ocean City Music Pier, marking the beginning of a year she hopes...
Sensational Soul Cruisers bring classic hits to Margate beach
The sounds of classic soul, Motown and rhythm and blues filled the air in Margate as the Sensational Soul Cruisers performed before a beachfront crowd Saturday, Aug. 8. Hosted by the Margate City Public Library, the free summer concert was held at the Martin Bloom...
