Miss Night in Venice queen and court crowned ahead of annual boat parade
The 2026 Miss Night in Venice Queen and her court were crowned Monday evening during a ceremony at the Ocean City Tabernacle, recognizing six young women for their fundraising efforts benefiting local nonprofit organizations. Nadia Marzano was crowned the 2026 Miss...
From hatchery to harvest: Inside New Jersey’s hard clam industry
Hard clams are a staple on many South Jersey menus, and plenty of residents enjoy digging for them in local bays. But fewer people know how many of those shellfish are grown through aquaculture before ever reaching a dinner plate. Hard clams naturally inhabit bays and...
EHT grad leads strong local draft crop
Egg Harbor Township High School graduate Cameron Flukey realized a dream on Saturday. The Detroit Tigers selected the hard-throwing, right-handed pitcher from Coastal Carolina University in the first round of the Major League Draft, taking him with the 22nd overall...
85-year-old diving horse rider remembers Steel Pier’s golden age
At 85 years old, Barbara Gose can still picture the view from the top of the Steel Pier diving tower. Perched bareback on a horse nearly 50 feet above the water, she would look out over thousands of spectators filling Atlantic City’s legendary amusement pier....
Lifeguards recognized as New Jersey first responders after years of advocacy
For generations, New Jersey’s open-water lifeguards have been the first to sprint toward danger. Whether diving into pounding surf to rescue a struggling swimmer, treating a cardiac emergency on the beach or coordinating with police and EMS during a crisis,...
