Historic deed revives questions about former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier’s future
As debate continues over the future of the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier property, a recently resurfaced 19th-century deed has drawn attention to longstanding restrictions tied to the iconic Boardwalk site. Local historians, however, caution that the document may...
Here’s how cold the Jersey Shore was in January
With temperatures much colder than average around here, the depths of winter have been feeling more like New England than the Jersey Shore. From Jan. 18 to 31, temperatures at Atlantic City International Airport were what the same typical two-week period would be in...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events AnyScapes Jan. 31-March 28 Galloway Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road The Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance invites artists to explore place, atmosphere and imagined worlds through 2D artwork. From landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes to realistic and...
February favorites: Love, local style
February invites us to slow our pace and be more intentional about where we place our time, energy and attention. It’s a month that encourages us to celebrate the people who matter most. While Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, love takes many forms. Caring for...
Move over groundhog, meet Rowan’s new forecasting turtle
On a frigid, early-February morning, while thousands gathered in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to watch Punxsutawney Phil’s 140th Groundhog Day prediction, South Jersey saw its own weather lore come to life, with a twist. For the first time, a turtle took center stage...
