Twenty-five years later, we remember
Letter from the editor I remember a time when I had never heard the word “terrorism.” I believed wars were fought between nations’ militaries, far from families and civilians. I remember a time before TSA, Homeland Security and Air Marshalls, when...
Atlantic City Electric audit confirms errors, leaves bigger billing questions unresolved
Atlantic City Electric customers have spent more than a year questioning unusually high electric bills. Now, a federal audit has added new scrutiny to the South Jersey utility after investigators found accounting problems that resulted in overbilling of transmission...
From Cape May Point to the Statue of Liberty: Upper Township lifeguards revive historic row
For nearly two decades, a rowing journey from Strathmere to the Statue of Liberty has remained part of Upper Township Beach Patrol lore. In 2007, Chief Bill Hanley and fellow lifeguard Rod Tice completed the journey to raise money for several causes. This year, former...
Charlie’s Bar: A Somers Point hot spot for generations
For generations of South Jersey locals, Charlie’s Bar has been more than just a place to grab a drink; it’s a neighborhood institution. Charlie’s has been part of the Somers Point landscape since opening the classic corner bar in 1944. More than 80 years later, the...
Inside the world of an airshow pilot: Patrick McAlee set to perform at the Wildwoods Air Show
When spectators watch Patrick McAlee perform at the Wildwoods Air Show, they will see 5-10 minutes of aerobatic flying. Behind those minutes are decades of aviation experience, hours of preparation and a highly modified Pitts S1S known as The Blue Demon. McAlee, 46,...
