Letter from the editor
The Fourth of July is a celebration of our nation’s independence — and here at the Jersey Shore, it is a time when we come together to show our love of country, connect as a community, and carry on the traditions we treasure. Fireworks will light up the sky, families will gather along the coast, and music, laughter and tradition will fill the air.
It’s a weekend when our beaches overflow with patriotic spirit — red, white and blue as far as the eye can see. Restaurants reach capacity, the scent of boardwalk treats drifts through the air, and the sounds of Ferris wheels and roller coasters echo through the night. This holiday weekend kicks off the excitement of peak summer that lasts through August.
For local businesses, the Fourth of July marks one of the busiest weekends of the year. The Jersey Shore offers a full lineup of celebrations, and you’ll find them all in this issue. Be sure to check out the Ocean City Pops’ free outdoor concerts on July 3 and 4, along with our full “What’s Happening in Ocean City” calendar and Wahoo! Entertainment Guide.
The festivities include fireworks displays from the barrier islands to the mainland. This year, you’ll find me on the Somers Point Beach, along with the thousands who gather every Friday night to enjoy the sensational Tony Mart’s Legacy Concerts. I’ll be watching the fireworks across the bay as the crowd dances in the sand to the Dane Anthony Band.
As always, this issue of Shore Local is filled with stories that reflect the heart of our community — the people, places and events that make this region such a special place to live, work and visit. As we celebrate this holiday, let’s also remember the deeper meaning behind it. Freedom isn’t free, and we owe our thanks to those who have served to protect it.
Thank you for making Shore Local part of your summer. We’re on newsstands every Thursday and online at shorelocalnews.com. We’d love to hear from you — email us at shorelocalnews@gmail.com or call (609) 705-5323 with your thoughts, questions or story ideas. And please take a moment to support the advertisers who make this publication possible. They are the backbone of our Shore community.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
