Blueberries and smiles: Johnny Boy Blues hosts special needs celebration
On Tuesday, July 8, Johnny Boy Blues in Egg Harbor City marked National Blueberry Day with a joyful celebration for members of the special needs community. Hosted by the Hunter family, the event welcomed participants from Heart of Surfing, a South Jersey nonprofit...
Somers Point beach rocks with music, fireworks and patriotic spiritt
Thousands gathered on the Somers Point beach on the evening of July 4 for a festive celebration filled with music, fireworks and community pride. The night kicked off with a standout performance by 19-year-old Taylor Pontari of Absecon, who delivered a stirring...
Fourth of July at the Jersey Shore
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...
Keeping your cool
Letter from the editor When I was young, my brothers and I would often get into heated arguments in the back seat of our family station wagon. It didn’t take much — maybe a stray elbow in “my space” or a debate over who was sitting on whose side. Cramped and restless,...
