First Night activities welcome the New Year in Ocean City
By Steffen Klenk Thousands of revelers welcomed the start of a new year in Ocean City for the 32nd annual First Night celebration. The event was highlighted by over 70 different activities, ranging from music and dancing to ice skating and theatrical performances....
Painter provides hope and comfort through art
Views from the Shore By Brian Cahill Recently, I had the privilege of meeting a local artist, Leon Wescoat III, whose work will soon be a beacon of hope and comfort for families in one of the most challenging settings imaginable—the family room in Shore Medical...
Events and Happenings
Multiday Events We Walk Somers Point Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 a.m. The City of Somers Point hosts a walking club to promote health and fitness while fostering community connections. Residents can meet behind City Hall on Mondays, at the football field on...
The Brigantine Polar Bears host plunge, draws thousands
By Julia Train Brigantine’s 16th and 17th street beaches were packed on New Year’s Day in Brigantine. The Brigantine Polar Bears, a nonprofit on the island, held its 25th Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. In January 2000, a group of 25 patrons of the now...
Crowds gather to celebrate First Day in Ocean City
By Steffen Klenk It was a cool and blustery day along Ocean City’s boardwalk as thousands gathered for First Day activities to start this new year. At 1 p.m., crowds gathered near 9th St. for the annual 5K Fun Run, this year welcoming hundreds of entrants. Alongside...
