Abandoned pets are becoming a growing problem in Atlantic County
When Humane Society of Atlantic County staff arrived at work on May 26, they found a pit bull tied to a fence outside the shelter. The dog, later identified as Blue, had reportedly been left there around 10:15 p.m. the night before and remained outside until employees...
From vacant lot to zen garden: Beach Terrace Park nears completion
Just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, a new sanctuary is taking shape in Longport. Designed as a peaceful retreat for reflection, meditation and quiet appreciation of nature, Beach Terrace Park will feature winding pathways, native plantings, gardens and benches...
The art of sharing sand: Beach etiquette
Millions of Mid-Atlantic visitors, locals and shoobies alike, relax on the sand between June and Labor Day. If you drive over the bridge on a Saturday morning, you will see what I mean. As we enter the height of the summer season, it’s important to remember our...
Ocean City prepares for massive beach rebuild this summer
As thousands of visitors spread their towels across Ocean City’s beaches, another group will be hard at work along the shoreline: dredging crews tasked with rebuilding some of the resort’s most heavily eroded stretches of sand. The U.S. Army Corps of...
