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6 ABC Gets Pranked on Ocean City NJ Boardwalk
It's always a risk for a television station to do live news reports from a location. It's impossible to control your surroundings and the people who may be in the background. Live news reports also present a challenge for some people. That is, how can they get "in the shot."
6 Most Haunted Locations in the Hudson Valley, New York
Can you believe that we are into Spooky Season already? It's late August, the weather is getting cooler, and believe it not, while driving on I-84, I'm seeing some trees start to change color. As someone who loves summer, I don't want it to fade away to quickly; however, fall is such an awesome time of year.
2024 Edition of AirFest is now 4-Day Event in South Jersey
During World War II, many areas of New Jersey were converted for the war effort. One of those areas today serves as a museum that hosts a history-themed airshow each year. In 1943, the Naval Air Station Wildwood was commissioned to serve as an active dive-bomber squadron training facility. During World War II, many training facilities were established to accelerate training for fighter pilots. The program was a precursor to the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School which was the inspiration for the blockbuster "Top Gun" movies.
53 Years Cape May County, NJ Bakery is Senator Approved (PHOTOS)
Without ever having to brag about it, New Jersey Senator Michael Testa is an impressive food and dessert connoisseur. Testa has never made a recommendation that zi have disagreed with. Whether it is pizza, seafood, gourmet, desserts or good food fast … Testa always spot on. At this point,...
Why it’s illegal to sit on these benches in this New Jersey town
One New Jersey town has some nice benches for the public to use — but, apparently, it's not legal to sit on them. Let's assume for a moment that you are a weary traveler walking along Route 40 across South Jersey and you need to take a brief break.
Mayor’s Message: Aug. 22
As you probably are aware, on August 14 a fire damaged two local restaurants on Park Road in Sea Isle City’s historic Fish Alley neighborhood. Thanks to a very rapid response by our local Fire Department, the fire was brought under control within an hour – however, both Casa Taco Restaurant and Casino Pizzeria were both badly damaged.
Mayor’s Message: Aug. 23
Michele and I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers after the loss of my dad. He truly was a gentleman and statesman who dedicated his life to Ocean City. Our Aquatic & Fitness Center pool renovation contractor continues to make good progress. Water-blasting of the pool...
Havertown Native Roy Gillian, Founder of Wonderland Pier, Remembered
Havertown native Roy Gillian and the founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey. One week after it was announced that Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey would be closing after this season, its founder, Havertown native Roy Gillian, has died, writes Amy Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ocean City School District Ready to Welcome Back Students
The first day of school in Ocean City is on Sept. 3 and school officials say the buildings are ready, the teachers and administration are ready and they are eager to welcome students back for what they expect will be “a wonderful school year.”. “I want to thank everybody,...
A Heavily Traveled New Jersey Bridge Is Now Stuck In The Open Position
Traffic at the Jersey Shore is just a part of life; at this point we're used to sitting bumper to bumper on the Parkway, 70, 35, and the bridges to the islands especially during the busy summer months. However, when a key bridge that links two popular shore towns has...
Ocean City Beach Patrol Hall of Fame inducts new members
The Ocean City Beach Patrol celebrated its 126th anniversary at their annual Reunion/Hall of Fame Party on August 10 at the American Legion Post, 4562 West Avenue. This summer OCBP Alumni directors Jack Brooks and Vince Hink inducted the following into the Hall of Fame: Duane Sonneborn (rookie 1960), Marty Gaal (rookie 1991), Sandy Wilson Greenberg (rookie 1997), and Emma Elmer (rookie 2009).
The story of the Somers-Washington ring shared
While Richard Somers’ historic exploits in Tripoli have been well documented and retold in books, murals and plays, the story of the Somers-Washington ring is not as well known. Richard Somers was born in 1778 at his father’s tavern at Shore and Bethel roads in Somers Point. When he...
AC Latino Festival Shares Diversity on Sept. 8
ATLANTIC CITY – The great diversity of music that represents the Hispanic diaspora will be on display at the annual Atlantic City Latino Festival on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Showboat Hotel. The event, put on by the Hispanic Association of Atlantic County, is one of the largest music...
AC, Pleasantville Cut Ribbon On Newly Merged Municipal Court
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Area officials marked merger of the City of Atlantic City and the City of Pleasantville municipal courts with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly-formed Atlantic City Joint Municipal Court at the Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building in Atlantic City on August 21. The...
Budweiser Clydesdales make majestic appearance in Margate
On a sweltering hot Thursday afternoon, thousands lined the streets along Ventnor and Atlantic avenues in Margate to catch a glimpse of the Budweiser Clydesdales, as they made a rare special appearance in the seaside town on Aug. 15. The excitement began shortly before 2 p.m., when three 50-foot tractor trailers, and their precious cargo, arrived along Cedar Grove Avenue. Onlookers caught a rare glimpse of the iconic horses as they were guided out of the trailers and ready to be harnessed, greeted to the amazement and smiles of many.
Aug. 25: Margate 4th Annual Duck Derby: A Floating Quack-a-Palooza
MARGATE, NJ — Down the shore, Margate, N.J. is getting their ducks in a row ahead of the 4th Annual Duck Derby: A Floating Quack-a-Palooza on Sunday. Hundreds of locals and visitors will eagerly line the docks at Scott’s Dock where the Margate Business Association (MBA) will dump a load of small rubber ducks in the […]
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