Somers Point remembers the sacrifice of Richard Somers
During the night of Sept. 4, 1804, a small merchant ship sailed alone into the harbor of Tripoli, in North Africa. It carried no cargo. It was instead loaded with bombs and explosives. Its captain was 26- year-old Richard Somers, from Somers Point, New Jersey. He and...
Somers Point Good Old Days Festival returns Sept. 12 with free entertainment, $1 food and community traditions
For nearly five decades, the Somers Point Good Old Days Festival has brought generations of residents together for a day of music, food, activities, community — and $1 hot dogs and hamburgers. The annual festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, at John F. Kennedy...
Jazz@ThePoint celebrates Louis Armstrong with three-day Somers Point festival
The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its annual Jazz@ThePoint festival Oct. 15–17, bringing three days of world-class jazz, history and celebration to Somers Point. This year’s festival, themed “Red, White & Louis,” honors the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A....
Growing through art: Creativity, community and healing at Art in the Park
Views from the Shore Art in the Park has become one of Somers Point’s signature community events, bringing together artists, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, and hundreds of visitors for a day celebrating creativity at Kennedy Park. This...
A taste of history at The Anchorage Tavern in Somers Point
The Anchorage Tavern is the oldest continuously operated business establishment in Somers Point, with roots dating back to circa 1874, when it opened as the Trenton Hotel. Over the decades, the landmark has seen its share of colorful characters and memorable moments....
