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O.C.’s Brynn Gallagher paddles to victory

by David Weinberg | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

Ocean City lifeguard Brynn Gallagher peered out at the rocky surf Monday evening and broke into a smile as bright as the rainbow that was forming over the ocean. The chest-high waves would make the women’s paddleboard race at the 41st Cape May County Lifeguard...

Lifeguard racing dates back decades

by David Weinberg | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey

Local lifeguard races began over a century ago, when Atlantic City Beach Patrol members Harry Yates and Jack Woodworth won a doubles rowing competition in 1924. Over the last 100-plus years, lifeguard racing has expanded and evolved into one of the most popular events...

Phillies fever heating up

by David Weinberg | Jun 26, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Sports

Part of the magic of baseball is its unpredictability. The season typically features more twists than a Chubby Checker concert – fun fact: Chubby first performed “The Twist” as a 18-year-old at the Rainbow Club in Wildwood in the summer of 1960. The latest turn of...

Cape May’s Boys of Summer

by David Weinberg | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Cape May, Cape May County, History, South Jersey

The stories have grown over the years, like the bamboo stalks that once rimmed the original Cape May Little League Field on Lafayette Street. “I hit 55 home runs one year,” Ed McDuell said with a smile. “Actually, I hit one.” It was 70 years ago, but seemed like...

Kupcho rallies to win ShopRite LPGA Classic

by David Weinberg | Jun 12, 2025 | Sports, Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey

Jennifer Kupcho didn’t give a dam Sunday. Midway through the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Golf Club, she was looking for ways to ease the tension that comes with being in contention. As she headed to the 10th tee with caddie Josh Udelhofen, her...