Atlantic City Teens Join Forces to Prepare Nearly 4,000 Meals for Neighbors in Need
In a powerful display of youth leadership and community service, teens and preteens from the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City’s Torch Club and Keystone Club rolled up their sleeves to help fight hunger in the region. Partnering with the Street Love Foundation,...
Somers Point e-bike tragedy sparks strengthening safety requirements
Following the death of a 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township that resulted from a collision with a vehicle in Somers Point in July, three local politicians are calling for the strengthening of safety requirements for e-bikes. Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman...
Local couple expands youth sports with new indoor fieldhouse
Business Buzz Bright Stars Gymnastics and Swim Academy is a true local success story. Founded in 2005 by Greg and Bonnie Petitt, the business began humbly—first in shared space at New Motion Dance Studio in Linwood, then in the basement of Central Methodist Church....
Vasser leads host Margate to team championship
Swimmer Zach Vasser enjoyed a unique homefield advantage at Monday’s 79th Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races. Vasser not only works for the host patrol, he guards the exact stretch of beach where the swimming portion of the race was held. And he designed...
Veteran ice cream man keeps Ventnor Beach tradition rolling
Barefoot and rolling his big-wheeled ice cream cart along the shoreline, Eric Somershoe is a familiar fixture for families visiting Ventnor City’s beaches. Stand with him for a moment and you’ll see children clamoring for popsicles or Cherry Screwballs, parents...
