Best things to do Memorial Day weekend
At long last, Memorial Day weekend is finally here and there are plenty of activities throughout our region, including the annual Beach Ball Drop at Resorts, a free outdoor concert at Ventnor’s Ski Beach, headliner entertainment by Journey and spectacular country...
South Jersey says no to data centers, for now
Two major proposals were recently stopped by local officials concerned about soaring electricity demand, environmental impacts and rising utility costs for residents. On May 19, Millville voted to ban future data center development outright, killing what would have...
Jay Gillian wins fifth term as Ocean City mayor
Jay Gillian secured a fifth term as Ocean City mayor in the May 12 election, adding onto his 16-year tenure. Gillian ran against Second Ward Councilman Keith Hartzell, who lost to him in the 2022 mayoral race, and City Council Vice President Peter Madden, who made his...
Local barber inducted into National Barber Museum Hall of Fame
When Phil Huber learned that he’d been nominated as an inductee for the National Barber Museum Hall of Fame, he said he cried. Huber, owner of Phil’s Barbershop & Hair Replacement on the corner of W. Groveland and Atlantic avenues, has become a mainstay in the...
Ventnor City Farmers Market celebrates 10th anniversary season
The Ventnor City Farmers Market is celebrating a decade of supporting local farmers, makers and small businesses. The weekly community market opens its 10th season on Friday, May 22, and has grown significantly since launching in 2016. This season will feature live...
