How to get your dogs to consistently come when called
Training your dog to come to you when called is perhaps the single most important thing they can learn. Of all of the things I attempt to teach my bull terriers, this skill takes precedence over everything else. Bull terriers are not necessarily known for being...
Helping families plan for tomorrow: A conversation with Debra Freed, founder of Adult Independent Services
Coastal Conversations For families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one of the biggest questions is: “What happens after school?” The transition to adulthood can feel overwhelming, with decisions about work, housing, education and...
The sweet sound of partnership: Two SPBA members create a better dining experience
Anyone who has tried to carry on a conversation in a noisy restaurant knows how quickly a great meal can become a frustrating experience. When Webster’s Tavern prepared to open in the former Windjammer location in Somers Point, owner Chris Webb wanted to make...
Lucy the Elephant’s historic move 56 years ago
On July 20, 1970, the Save Lucy Committee accomplished what many thought was impossible: moving Lucy the Elephant from Cedar Grove Avenue to her current home at Decatur Avenue, saving the beloved landmark from demolition. By the late 1960s, Lucy had fallen into severe...
Walk your way toward a healthier brain
Imagine a medication that could improve memory, strengthen neuro connections, and help protect the aging brain. It would probably be one of the most popular prescriptions on the market. We already have something that offers many of those same benefits, and it is...
