Local hero saves two boys from drowning
By Julia Train On Wednesday, July 17, two children–ages 8 and 12– were rescued from a near drowning in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace by a local hero. The two boys were rescued by 49-year-old Mays Landing resident Pablo Hernandez Cruz, who was...World’s largest pipe organ accompanies silent film for first time
By Julia Train Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, previously known as Convention Hall, is a premier spot for sports and entertainment. The hall has hosted a plethora of exciting events, from the Miss America Pageant, boxing matches, and the 1964 Democratic...A dive into local clam farming
By Julia Train Hard shell clams are a favorite food for locals in New Jersey. Most know about clamming as a recreational activity and commercial use, but did you know about the process of clam farming through aquaculture? Hard clams are naturally found in bays and...The Great OC Lagoon Race is back for its fifth year
By Julia Train Created in 2020, after Ocean City’s Night in Venice parade was canceled due to COVID-19, the Great OC Lagoon Race will be back for its fifth year on Saturday, July 27. Tim Campbell and his wife, Kate, knew the island still needed an event to keep that...
