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This Gal’s Not Happy With the Changes in Avalon NJ
Progress happens. Some people like it, some people don't. We found this woman on TikTok and she's not exactly pleased about what's happening in Avalon these days. WARNING: Ashley's got a bit of a potty mouth. @ashleytravels715 Heres the real deal aboit Avalon, NJ #avalonnj #shoobies #philadelphia #jerseyshore #avalonnewjersey #avalon...
Sea Isle Devises Plan to Remove Slimy Water
For years, the neighbors on 38th Street have been trying to figure out why puddles of slimy, fetid water have been lurking in the gutters in front of their homes. The stagnant water never goes away. One unsubstantiated rumor going around the neighborhood is that there may be abandoned railroad...
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,...
Seaville hotel proposal gets Zoning Board approval
SEAVILLE — The plan to build a hotel and restaurant on Route 9 in Seaville has moved one giant step forward with the Zoning Board’s 6-1 approval of multiple variances. The proposal, which the board initially tabled, was presented again Aug. 1 following amendments. Applicant John Federico’s initial plan called for 24 apartments and 108 hotel rooms. The apartments were removed and the plan now is for 136 hotel rooms with a restaurant and cafe in five buildings next to Cedar Square Shopping Center.
Budweiser Clydesdales parade through Margate, NJ, today
MARGATE — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be in Atlantic County this afternoon. The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the famous glistening red Budweiser beer wagon on South Cedar Grove Avenue between Atlantic and Ventnor Avenues in Margate. The public is invited to witness this between...
There's a Taylor Swift Exhibit At This Small Jersey Shore Museum
It seems impossible to escape Taylor Swift these days – whether you like her music or not, the superstar songstress is everywhere, crisscrossing the globe and being front and center at every KC Chiefs game. But did you know that the world’s most famous woman actually has some surprising New Jersey roots? No, she might not have been born here – but she and her family spent much of her childhood living in Stone Harbor. Yes, that Stone Harbor – one of the shore’s most peaceful and most charming towns just got an infusion of superstardom thanks to the opening of a temporary Taylor Swift Exhibit at the Stone Harbor Museum, one of the state’s smallest museums. That means it might suddenly be a lot more crowded – but don’t delay, because this unique exhibit is only open until the end of September!
South Jersey health system pays big to settle claim of improper PPP loan
CAMDEN — A South Jersey health system is paying $3.1 million to settle allegations that it improperly took a loan from the federal Paycheck Protection Program during the Covid era. The payment by Shore Medical Center goes primarily to the federal government, but includes $315,000 for a whistleblower, according to the U.S. Attorney's...
Historic Movie Theater Finally Re-Opening In Ocean City, New Jersey
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic, one of the businesses that has taken the longest to rebound is the Theater Industry. For some people, sitting inside a big room with 40-80 people for two hours was not an idea they were comfortable with. As a result, one of the...
These three NJ cities rank high for a healthy, active retirement
If you’re brave enough to remain in New Jersey when you retire and not run off to more affordable places like Tennessee, it would be nice to make the most of those golden years. We celebrated my father’s retirement with a family trip to Hawaii this summer and my...
Here are the 3 most welcoming towns in New Jersey
If you were thinking of moving to a new spot in New Jersey, what are the most welcoming towns in the state?. There are plenty of reasons people choose a town when considering a move, but how welcoming the locals are should be at the top of the list. Many...
Meet Two Of New Jersey’s Very Best Neighborhood “Lice Ladies”
Think back to when the school nurse used to conduct lice checks. Remember how scared you were to be one of the kids that had them? Hopefully, you've never had to experience what it feels like to have lice, but it's an entire process to get rid of them. A lengthy process, at that.
Somers Point Awarded Significant Grants for Pedestrian
The Somers Point was awarded substantial grants to significantly enhance pedestrian safety and improve local infrastructure. These grants, funded through federal and state programs, facilitate essential upgrades to sidewalks, crosswalks, and roadways, ensuring safer routes for school children and all residents. Safe Routes to School Grant Program. Somers Point was...
Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino knows how those little girls feel
OCEAN CITY — When little girls approach her, in awe of her crown and sash, Junior Miss Ocean City Sarah Avellino knows that feeling well. “I used to be one of those girls and now I get to be in the big girl shoes,” she said last week, reflecting on the past year as one of Ocean City’s crown sisters. On Saturday night, Aug. 17, she will crown her successor at the 2025 Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at the Music Pier.
Ocean City businesses report mixed summer performance
Ocean City, New Jersey, businesses observed a mixed economic performance over the summer. While some saw growth, others experienced decreased sales. Despite the inconsistency, local companies remain optimistic about upcoming seasons. Del’s Grill, a popular boardwalk restaurant, reported an improved summer season. The restaurant saw an increase in the evening...
Registration Open for OCNJ Half Marathon, 10-Miler and 5K
Registration is open for the OCNJ Half Marathon races on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 and an early-registration discount is good through Sept. 15. In addition to the 13.1-mile Half Marathon, the event includes a 10-mile non-competitive walk/run and a 5-kilometer race. Early registration gives participants a $10 discount for the Half Marathon and 10-mile event, and a $5 discount for the 5K.
New Miss Ocean City Ready to Reign
Taylor Mulford is a princess. Well, she plays one for her family’s business, Let’s Party Events. In fact, she has been many characters and worn an array of costumes and crowns over the years. Each year, one of her favorite events is the Ocean City Christmas parade, where...
Eighth annual Art in the Park to be held at Kennedy Park in Somers Point
The Somers Point Arts Commission is presenting Art in the Park on September 14, 2024, from 10am to 4pm at JF Kennedy Park on Broadway overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. This day-long event features professional and amateur painters and photographers displaying and selling their works, as well as music, fun activities for children and food/beverages for sale. In addition, a children’s clothesline art exhibit, featuring the work of students from Dawes Avenue School, will be on display. Art in the Park is free and open to the public. Kennedy Park provides handicapped parking.
Atlantic County Firearms Training Facility: Promoting safety with training and education
The Atlantic County Firearms Training Facility offers a wide range of training and educational opportunities for residents, including basic firearms safety courses for the new and novice shooters to advanced classes required to obtain a NJ permit to carry a concealed firearm. The facility, located at 175 Betsy Scull Road...
Somers Point poetry event celebrates the beauty of words
The setting was poetic. Pink-streaked skies with cawing seagulls inspired goosebumps. Children giggled from across the park. The breeze, welcome after long months of humidity, whistled between the trees. Poetry like espresso, nuanced and rich, echoed from a local poet’s lips to the audience, eager for beauty and meaning.
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