Feeling thrifty? Secondhand stores offer bargains for a good cause
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Whether you want to save a few bucks or just like the idea of turning something old into something new, thrift stores offer unique finds for everyone. At one time, thrift store shoppers may have been looking for a bargain out of...
Most anticipated books and movies of 2025
By Delaney Crawford The standard byline as every new year hits is, “New Year New Me,” but how about “New Year, New Stories to Absorb.” Okay maybe it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as well, but 2025 promises to bring just that and more to the entertainment...
Local businesses voice concerns over minimum wage increase, rising costs
By Madison Russ Most minimum wage workers likely noticed a boost to their pay earlier this month, yet some business owners continue to be concerned about rising labor costs. As of Jan. 1, New Jersey’s minimum wage increased by 36 cents to $15.49 an hour as part of an...
What’s happening in Ocean City
Winter Warrior Festival and Environment Family Fun Day return on Feb. 15 The Winter Warrior Challenge will return for its second year on Saturday, Feb. 15, and registration is open for the event’s fun and wintry competition. Winter Warrior includes four components: an...
Community leaders honored at Ocean City’s MLK celebration
By Steffen Klenk The Ocean City community gathered to celebrate the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his devotion to advancing civil rights throughout the nation. In an annual ceremony, held this past Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Tabernacle, hundreds of attendees...
