Wonderland’s Ferris wheel lit up once again
For nearly 10 months, the 144-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, once visible from the Ninth Street Bridge, has stood dark and lifeless. But not anymore. On Monday, July 28, Bill Merritt, and another member of the civic group Ocean City...
Seven spots to watch the sunrise in South Jersey
There’s no better way to start your day than with salty air, watching as pink skies brighten the world. Something about a South Jersey sunrise hits differently. Maybe it’s the gentle hush of waves meeting the shore or the glowing colors that stretch across the sky as...
Summer Fridays at Fisherman’s Park
I recently visited Fisherman’s Park, Massachusetts and Drexel avenues in Atlantic City, for one of its C.R.O.P.S. Summer Fridays. C.R.O.P.S. (Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces), partnered with the Atlantic Center for Independent Living at Fisherman’s Park...
Shore True Value in Somers Point rebrands: A 60-year family legacy continues
Business BuzzShore True Value Hardware is now Shore Ace Hardware — marking a new chapter for the third-generation family business. We go through our daily lives not knowing the stories behind some of our favorite businesses in our communities. We don’t realize the...
Atlantic County 4-H Fair returns for 76th year, celebrating youth achievement
For 76 years, the Atlantic County 4-H Fair has been a summertime staple. This year, the tradition continues with two days of contests, performances and family fun from Aug. 8 through 9. The fair is also a chance to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of local...
