Somers Point native Josh Bassett returns home for ‘Jersey Magick’ at Gateway Playhouse
After years of performing on renowned stages in Los Angeles, New York and Italy, Somers Point native Josh Bassett is coming home. On Thursday, Aug. 20, Gateway Playhouse will present “Jersey Magick Featuring Bassett,” a one-night-only fundraising concert at the...
Calmer hurricane season expected in Atlantic as worries over federal response persist
The Atlantic Ocean is predicted to have a tamer-than-usual hurricane season this year, but experts say it’s necessary to remain vigilant as it can take only one serious storm to cause significant damage. But with many of the nation’s climate and weather-focused and...
NJ delays new flood rules for further changes
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will delay the implementation of controversial new flood rules adopted on the final day of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration by a year to give regulators more time to make amendments. The move to walk back...
State of emergency declared after weather causes $300M in crop losses
A series of hard freezes hit farms and bogs hard in New Jersey and beyond during late April, causing an estimated $300 million in crop losses, with crop damage exceeding 30% in many parts of the state. On May 20, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for...
How do those cooling sea breezes form?
We live by the sea breeze and die by the sea breeze. Figurately, of course, but only kind of. How often has it been 95 degrees in Hammonton or Trenton, only to fall to 78 degrees in Ocean City or Atlantic City? That kind of change would make you feel alive if you made...
