Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?
At the end of June, Sen. Michael Testa (R-1) proposed changing the name of the Delaware Bay to the Bay of New Jersey. Testa, a supporter of President Donald Trump’s policies, and inspired by the president’s move to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of...
Repairs planned for stuck Dorset Avenue Bridge; replacement unlikely
After failing in May, the Dorset Avenue Bridge, which connects Ventnor Heights to Absecon Island, has been closed to boat traffic for the summer. Currently, the bridge is stuck in the down position due to a faulty system, allowing vehicular traffic to pass but...
Atlantic City Beach Patrol faces unique challenges amid heat, holiday crowds
Now in his 11th year as chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, Steve Downey leads a team of lifeguards tasked with protecting one of the busiest and most challenging stretches of coastline on the Jersey Shore. The city attracts a diverse mix of visitors, many of...
Hover II: Scullville Volunteer Fire Company’s lifesaving tool for South Jersey’s toughest rescues
In the winding back bays and muddy marshes of South Jersey, traditional rescue boats often fall short. That’s where “Hover II,” a 2005 Neoteric hovercraft operated by the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, comes into play. Hover II isn’t a new addition to the...
