‘Where Eddie Lives’ comes back to Somers Point

by Cindy Fertsch | Sep 12, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Mainland, Somers Point

Continuing work on his PBS documentary about the filming of “Eddie and the Cruisers” in Somers Point and other locations in South Jersey, PBS producer Steve Rogers will be making several special appearances. Rogers’ appearances will take place this month before...

Mosquito Ground Sprays Scheduled for August 30 in Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point

by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 30, 2024 | Absecon, Atlantic County, Linwood, Mainland, Somers Point

The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled ground sprays for  portions of Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray...

Shore Medical Center Names Endoscopy Charge Nurse Barbara Dimaio of Linwood its August Employee of the Month

by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 19, 2024 | Mainland, Somers Point

Shore Medical Center recently named Endoscopy Charge Nurse Barbara Dimaio, RN, of Linwood, NJ, its August Employee of the Month for consistently delivering outstanding service and embodying the organization’s mission, vision, and values.  Dimaio has excelled as...

Somers Point Schools, Let Us Eat – Please, Inc., and Community Food Bank of New Jersey Team up for Summer Food Distribution

by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 15, 2024 | Atlantic County, Mainland, Somers Point

Let Us Eat – Please, Inc. committee members join Somers Point School officials with summer food distribution, a program that helps fill the gap for families who depend on low or no-cost meals during the school year. Shown (L – R): Let Us Eat – Please, Inc. committee...

Somers Point poetry event celebrates the beauty of words

by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 15, 2024 | Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Mainland, Somers Point

By Cindy Christy Fertsch The setting was poetic. Pink-streaked skies with cawing seagulls inspired goosebumps. Children giggled from across the park. The breeze, welcome after long months of humidity, whistled between the trees. Poetry like espresso, nuanced and rich,...

Sounds of the ‘70s come back to the beach in Somers Point

by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 15, 2024 | Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, Mainland, Music, Somers Point

At 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, you will hear the sounds of the ‘70s as they were played on Bay Ave. 54 years ago by popular Delaware Valley party dance band Wildflower, who continue to entertain with four of the original members that played at Tony Marts then. This was...