‘The Last of the Red Hot Mamas’ in Atlantic City
Sofia Kalish was born on Jan. 13, 1887, in Tulchyn – part of the Russian Empire. Kalish and her family immigrated to the United States the following year and settled in Boston before moving to Hartford, Connecticut, where her father opened a restaurant. Young Sofia...
Meet the breed: The basset hound
In honor of this past weekend’s Doo Dah parade in Ocean City that brought over 300 low and slow dogs to the Boardwalk to slowly strut their stuff, I thought I would introduce everyone to the one and only basset hound breed. Perhaps one of the most recognizable...
Ocean City secures $5M grant for bayside project
The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection announced today that Ocean City will receive a $5 million grant to restore the tidal marsh on Shooting Island. The project will provide a beneficial way to use material dredged from the city’s lagoons and waterways. The...
Ocean City hosts 39th annual Doo Dah Parade, with more than 300 basset hounds
Hundreds of spectators lined the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue on Saturday as Ocean City hosted its 39th Annual Doo Dah Parade, a lighthearted tradition that continues to draw crowds from across the region. Known for its quirky charm, the parade featured a lively mix of...
Beacon Animal Rescue spotlights Lizzy and Pizzelle in search of loving forever homes
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
