Meet South Jersey’s incredible birds of prey
Look up! Some of South Jersey’s most fascinating wildlife can be found soaring above our heads, perched along the roadside or silently hunting under the cover of darkness. From the salt marshes of Cape May to the forests of the Pine Barrens, South Jersey is home to an...
A taste of Pennsylvania Dutch Country: Four classic desserts for fall
Growing up in Pennsylvania, fall and the holidays were always delicious. Homemade baked goods from Lancaster County and the surrounding areas were a seasonal staple, with Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish Country known for its comforting desserts and recipes passed down...
Ocean City celebrates Halloween
Ocean City’s Halloween celebrations continue this week with a the annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, and trick-or-treating on Saturday. The winning entries in this year’s Halloween House Decorating Contest will be on display all week. The 78th annual Halloween...
Frightening fungus among us in South Jersey
During this season of creepiness and things that go bump in the night, you may notice some frightening mushrooms hiding in your garden. Often when we find unusual fungi growing in the woods or in our gardens, we stumble upon them unexpectedly. Though at first sight we...
Eagles enduring more tricks than treats
Trick or treat. Come Saturday evening, our neighborhood will be filled with children wearing costumes marching up to houses in search of candy. In the old days, a certain boy would dress up as a football player. He would put on his Cape May Rockets uniform and go from...
