Time flies faster in the summer
Letter from the editor How is it August already? It feels like we were just taking out our beach chairs, stocking up on sunscreen and eagerly awaiting that first perfect beach day. And yet, here we are. Even without checking the calendar, the signs are all around us....
Somers Point e-bike tragedy sparks strengthening safety requirements
Following the death of a 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township that resulted from a collision with a vehicle in Somers Point in July, three local politicians are calling for the strengthening of safety requirements for e-bikes. Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman...
Local couple expands youth sports with new indoor fieldhouse
Business Buzz Bright Stars Gymnastics and Swim Academy is a true local success story. Founded in 2005 by Greg and Bonnie Petitt, the business began humbly—first in shared space at New Motion Dance Studio in Linwood, then in the basement of Central Methodist Church....
Vasser leads host Margate to team championship
Swimmer Zach Vasser enjoyed a unique homefield advantage at Monday’s 79th Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races. Vasser not only works for the host patrol, he guards the exact stretch of beach where the swimming portion of the race was held. And he designed...
Veteran ice cream man keeps Ventnor Beach tradition rolling
Barefoot and rolling his big-wheeled ice cream cart along the shoreline, Eric Somershoe is a familiar fixture for families visiting Ventnor City’s beaches. Stand with him for a moment and you’ll see children clamoring for popsicles or Cherry Screwballs, parents...
