How a two-block move saved Lucy
Without Lucy the Elephant’s current home in Margate, she wouldn’t be America’s oldest roadside tourist attraction. Lucy was scheduled for demolition, but was given a second chance by Margate residents Ed and Silvia Carpenter. The couple founded the Save Lucy Committee...
A kid’s dream come true, brought to life by the ‘Queen of Slime’
Business Buzz Ocean City has a young woman who made it big in slime. She is currently recognized as the “Queen of Slime.” Yes, you read that correctly. Jamie (Ginn) Piazza, after building an impressive corporate career with some well-known Fortune 500 companies,...
Memorial flounder tournament honors local resident
This weekend, Tight Lines Bait and Tackle will host its second annual flounder tournament to benefit the Jimmy Mullins Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dozens of anglers are expected to participate in a full day of fishing along the ocean and back bay, followed by a...
Four ways to spend a rainy day at the Shore with kids
Family Tides The dog days of summer don’t always bring sunshine. One moment you’re packing the cooler for a beach day and the next, storm clouds are rolling in. Luckily, there are plenty of local spots that are perfect for whiling away a rainy day together as a...
Lifeguard races are part of South Jersey culture
Lifeguard races have been part of the area’s sports scene for over a century. Last Monday’s exciting South Jersey Lifeguard Championships were the 104th edition of the event. As noted by author and former Sea Isle City Beach Patrol chief Tom McCann in his new book,...
