


Ventnor Pier’s shell whisperer
For those of us who grew up at the Shore, collecting shells is simply part of life. It may not be something we do every time we hit the beach, but nearly everyone has memories of dragging sandy pails home, clattering with clam and mussel shells. And who doesn’t...
From gloom to bloom: How optimism boosts your health
We’ve all met them – the person who’s a beacon of doom and gloom. No matter the situation, they zero in on the negative and broadcast it like breaking news. Spend enough time with them and it can feel like a rain cloud is following you around. And then there’s the...
The Great OC Lagoon Race returns
The Great OC Lagoon Race is back for its sixth year on Saturday, Aug. 9. The race was created in 2020, when Ocean City’s Night in Venice parade was canceled due to COVID-19. One couple, who lived on the Carnival Lagoon, knew the island still needed an event to keep...
Free workshop highlights ways to help Monarch Butterflies
At the recent workshop “Monarchs With Mary,” a full house enjoyed stunning views of the beach and ocean from the Bloom Pavilion behind the Margate Library. Sponsored by Sustainable Downbeach, the session began with members discussing the many ways Margate, Longport...