Storms and stories at sea: Aboard the Rubáiyát with Chris Gilmore
Part 2 of a 3-part series on the life of Chris Gilmore For three winters, I lived in a $5-a-night hotel in Essaouira, Morocco, next to Chris Gilmore and his wife, Anita. Essaouira is an ancient city first visited by the Phoenicians around the first century B.C. They...
Blueberries and smiles: Johnny Boy Blues hosts special needs celebration
On Tuesday, July 8, Johnny Boy Blues in Egg Harbor City marked National Blueberry Day with a joyful celebration for members of the special needs community. Hosted by the Hunter family, the event welcomed participants from Heart of Surfing, a South Jersey nonprofit...
Northend Grill opens in Somers Point
Business Buzz Did you know that Somers Point has a new Northend? That’s right. The Northend Grill opened its doors at 718 Bay Ave. (the former Sushi) during the week of July 4. The first week was a smash hit. Yes, it was a major holiday week and weekend, the weather...
Five ways to keep young artists inspired this summer
Family Tides If you’re looking to keep your young artist’s creative spark alive this summer, there are plenty of events happening for little art lovers across Cape May and Atlantic counties. Whether they love painting, watching live theater, or diving into hands-on...
Ocean City’s south end celebrates the Fourth of July in patriotic style
There was no shortage of star-spangled excitement in Ocean City last week as the community marked America’s 249th birthday in style. The annual South Ocean City Bike Parade kicked off a full day of festivities, with hundreds of decorated bicycles rolling down Central...
