Veteran ice cream man keeps Ventnor Beach tradition rolling
Barefoot and rolling his big-wheeled ice cream cart along the shoreline, Eric Somershoe is a familiar fixture for families visiting Ventnor City’s beaches. Stand with him for a moment and you’ll see children clamoring for popsicles or Cherry Screwballs, parents...
Shore Sprouts brings pop-up fun to little learners and caregivers
Family Tides At a Shore Sprouts mobile outdoor class, getting sandy hands and going on scavenger hunts isn’t just fun for little learners — it’s part of a full learning experience for young children and their caregivers. The recently launched nature-inspired...
Atlantic County 4-H Fair returns for 76th year, celebrating youth achievement
For 76 years, the Atlantic County 4-H Fair has been a summertime staple. This year, the tradition continues with two days of contests, performances and family fun from Aug. 8 through 9. The fair is also a chance to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of local...
When a loved one wanders, this lifesaving program brings them home
Family Tides Most parents have experienced that moment of panic — looking up and realizing their child has wandered off. But for parents of children with autism, that fear can quickly become a life-threatening emergency. Nearly half of children with autism have a...
