PETA calls for end to Ocean City’s Miss Crustacean Pageant, hermit crab races
Weeks before Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant and hermit crab races, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling on Ocean City to end its longtime summer tradition, arguing that the events exploit animals and should be replaced with cruelty-free...
Lifeguards’ legacy comes to life: International Lifeguard Museum planned for Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City’s legacy as the birthplace of organized beach patrols will soon be highlighted at its permanent home. The International Lifeguard Museum, a nonprofit founded in 2024, is working to create an immersive museum inside historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk...
Absecon Lighthouse celebrates National Lighthouse Day, continues to shine as a beacon of history and community
For nearly 170 years, Absecon Lighthouse has watched over the Atlantic City skyline, standing as a reminder of the city’s maritime past while continuing to serve the community in new ways. The state’s tallest lighthouse and the nation’s third-tallest...
From 14 dancers to Studio of the Year: ProDance celebrates 15 years with national title
Fifteen years ago, sisters Katrina Prodan and Tara Carroll opened ProDance Studio in a small space in Northfield with just 14 students and a dream stemming from generations of dancers. Today, the studio is home to nearly 200 dancers, operates out of its own building...
