Historic marker honors victims of 1880 rail disaster in Mays Landing
On Aug. 11, 1880, tragedy struck Mays Landing when two trains collided on the West Jersey Rail Line, killing 30 people and injuring many more. The story of that fateful day might have been lost to time if not for local resident and historian Mari Dattolo. On Aug. 11,...
House members spar over potential loss of beach replenishment funding
Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone is criticizing Republican colleague Rep. Jeff Van Drew over a congressional plan to gut federal funding for beach replenishment, with Pallone saying Van Drew is not doing enough to save the funds from being cut. “This is coming from the...
Brigantine Castle: When Brigantine was haunted
“One of the things I remember so vividly about Brigantine Castle was the costumed ghouls that were hired to haunt the place and scare the visitors. One afternoon, I found several of them near the back of the castle, in full costume, having a cigarette on a break while...
Riding the waves to the best surf spots in Atlantic and Cape May counties
When the sun rises over the ocean and you hear the salty waves crashing against the shore, surfers know there’s magic waiting for them. Atlantic and Cape May counties are home to a variety of breaks, from beginner-friendly waves to more challenging swells, each with...
