Living fossils: Horseshoe crabs take center stage this spring
Each spring along the Jersey Shore, an ancient ritual unfolds that predates even the dinosaurs. Under the glow of full and new moons, and timed precisely with high tides, thousands of horseshoe crabs crawl ashore to spawn—transforming quiet beaches into quite a scene!...
Are grocery prices always fair? Why some shore shoppers are going local instead
As South Jersey shoppers fill their carts at stores at chain grocery stores, a growing debate in Trenton is raising a troubling question: could two customers standing in the same aisle pay different prices for the exact same item? The concern centers around a...
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...
