Deck the Shore: A mid-summer celebration of Christmas cheer
Have you been naughty or nice this summer? Every July, Shore towns from Cape May to Atlantic City get a jump on holiday cheer with Christmas in July. This whimsical mid-summer tradition brings Santa Claus, festive treats and merry events to the beach, proving that the...
The joy of fresh peaches: How to pick the perfect fruit and make the most of summer’s sweetest treat
Delicious peach recipes to try By midsummer, grocery stores, farmers markets and roadside stands across the country burst with one of the season’s most beloved fruits: the peach. With their fuzzy skins, intoxicating fragrance and sweet, juicy flesh, peaches are the...
Cape May County Zoo mourns the loss of one of its zebras
By Sarah Fertsch The Cape May County Zoo announced the loss of one of its most beloved residents after a tragic accident left a zebra paralyzed earlier this month. Gretta, a senior female in the zoo’s zebra herd, died on July 9 after suffering a devastating fall...
Hunting megalodon teeth and prehistoric fossils along the Jersey Shore
Long before the Jersey Shore became known for its bustling boardwalks and summer crowds, this region was once covered by a vast ancient ocean. Tens of millions of years ago, prehistoric sharks, including the colossal megalodon – the largest shark to ever swim the...
