Mays XII: A fun, casual, unique golf experience
Business Buzz Some entrepreneurs build businesses. Others create destinations that leave a lasting impact on an entire community. Frank Ruocco has become one of those visionaries. Throughout his career in real estate development, site development, hospitality, and...
Why is the ocean so cold? The science behind upwelling
With air temperatures soaring into the 90s, everyone has flocked to the shore expecting a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. Instead, many have been met with a shock—water that feels more like Easter than the Fourth of July. The culprit is a natural ocean process known...
From cookout to comeback: A post Fourth of July reset
If the Fourth of July weekend left you a little out of sync, eating more than usual, sleeping less, and snacking more than you planned, welcome to the club. Holiday weekends have a way of pulling us out of our routines, and that’s not a bad thing. That’s...
Fireworks in the garden – Bee Balm
Like a friend that comes back to visit every summer, the flowers of Bee Balm (Monarda) show up in my garden late in June, hang around until the first frost, then fade away until the following season. Bee Balm has an unusual look that reminds me of fireworks, which is...
Ocean City residents on quest to research historic homes
Since its founding in the mid-1800s, Ocean City has transformed into a vibrant shore town steeped with history and rooted in heritage. In recent years, a group of determined homeowners and historical enthusiasts, known as the Friends of OCNJ, have banded together to...
