Atlantic City Beach Patrol faces unique challenges amid heat, holiday crowds
Now in his 11th year as chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, Steve Downey leads a team of lifeguards tasked with protecting one of the busiest and most challenging stretches of coastline on the Jersey Shore. The city attracts a diverse mix of visitors, many of...
N.J. gets more severe weather than you think
Name a state that sees plenty of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. You’d probably say Oklahoma or Texas and you’d be right guessing any of those two. However in the second tier of states with the most severe weather, New Jersey is right there. I looked at the number...
Hover II: Scullville Volunteer Fire Company’s lifesaving tool for South Jersey’s toughest rescues
In the winding back bays and muddy marshes of South Jersey, traditional rescue boats often fall short. That’s where “Hover II,” a 2005 Neoteric hovercraft operated by the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, comes into play. Hover II isn’t a new addition to the...
Linwood celebrates Fourth of July with annual bike parade
The Linwood community rang in Independence Day with its annual July 4th Bike Parade, hosted by the Linwood Historical Society and Linwood Fire Department. The morning event drew families, friends, and neighbors together in a festive display of patriotic pride. Dozens...
Farmers Markets
Brigantine Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Brigantine Community School parking lot, Sheridan Boulevard The Brigantine Farmers Market is open Saturdays, rain or shine, through Sept. 6. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket....
