One marsh’s recovery offers hope for South Jersey’s disappearing Wetlands
To many visitors, the vast expanse of salt marsh stretching toward the back bays is simply part of the scenery. But beneath the grasses lies one of South Jersey’s greatest defenses against coastal flooding, storm surge and erosion — and one of its most...
Somers Point woman publishes book with a sweet South Jersey spin
What if Ocean City became Ocean Sweetie? What if a stroll along the Boardwalk led to candy-coated adventures, or an evening by the bay was filled with peppermint breezes instead of salty air? Those familiar South Jersey places come to life in a delightfully...
Live whelks surprise young beachcombers in Ocean City
A day at the beach in Ocean City turned into an unexpected marine biology lesson last week when several children discovered live whelks along the shoreline. While many visitors are familiar with the large spiral shells that frequently wash onto South Jersey beaches,...
Honoring veterans by serving those they leave behind
For Chuck Knutson, one military funeral changed everything. More than a decade ago, the Marine Corps veteran agreed to help conduct funeral honors for a fellow service member. Although he had spent years volunteering for veteran-related causes, he was hesitant to take...
The summer of 1957 in Margate
Long after the fact, I was told by surviving family members that my mother loved the Atlantic City area, and my father hated it. Mom loved Lou’s in Ventnor. Dad preferred playing golf and tennis in Tamarac, Florida. Still, being the relatively good husband that he...
