Tiny terrapins on the move: How we can help protect them
Diamondback terrapin hatchlings are emerging from beneath the sand and soil, making their way toward nearby marshes, tidal creeks and back bays. Barely larger than a quarter, these tiny turtles face steep odds from the moment they surface. Roads, storm drains, curbs,...
New overnight curfew coming to Wildwood Boardwalk
We love those Wildwood Days – but Wildwood Nights are about to be emptier – on purpose. Beginning May 13, the Wildwood Boardwalk will close daily from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. under a new city ordinance approved by commissioners this month. The move comes just ahead of the...
Spring Awakening: Blue crab season begins at the Jersey Shore
April marks the quiet return of one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic creatures – the blue crab. After spending the winter buried in the muddy bottoms of back bays and tidal creeks, these hard-shelled locals begin to stir as water temperatures slowly rise. Their...
Community rallies around injured Mays Landing man
A Mays Landing man remains in critical condition after being struck by an NJ Transit train earlier this month. Family, friends and community members are rallying to support his recovery. Tyree Montford, 40, was critically injured on April 13 after being struck by...
