Shore Olympics: Go for the gold
By Bill Quain As a weekly columnist, I couldn’t ignore the biggest sporting event in the world – the Summer Olympics. And while the games in Paris are impressive, I’d rather stick closer to home. We have events here at the Jersey Shore that draw competitors from as...Did Captain Kidd bury treasure in Brigantine?
By Chloe Cramutola In many parts of the world – New Jersey being no exception – tales of swashbucklers landing ashore and burying their treasure have circulated throughout history. During the Golden Age of piracy, in the 17th and early 18th centuries, famous pirates...A visit to Walking Bird Farm
By Christina Martin On a recent visit to Walking Bird Farm I had the pleasure of meeting the owners/farmers Jen and Ryan LaMonaca. They started farming by leasing land and working with Ryan’s uncle, the former Secretary of Agriculture, Art Brown and his wife Carolyn....Enjoying the late-season blooms of crepe myrtles
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton All over South Jersey, you may have noticed the late summer treat of beautifully blooming crepe myrtles. With clusters of pink, red, purple, and white, these long-lasting blooming trees offer a burst of late-season color, rewarding us for...
