Ernest Coursey, longtime Atlantic County lawmaker and public servant, dies at 62
Ernest Coursey, a respected public official who spent more than three decades serving Atlantic County and the state of New Jersey, died after a recent cancer diagnosis, officials confirmed Tuesday. He was 62. Coursey’s political life spanned local and state...
National Night Out brings community spirit to Kennedy Park
Families, friends, and neighbors gathered at Kennedy Park in Somers Point on Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, to celebrate National Night Out — an annual event that promotes community, safety, and connection. The waterfront park was filled with activity as attendees enjoyed...
Shore Sprouts brings pop-up fun to little learners and caregivers
Family Tides At a Shore Sprouts mobile outdoor class, getting sandy hands and going on scavenger hunts isn’t just fun for little learners — it’s part of a full learning experience for young children and their caregivers. The recently launched nature-inspired...
Summer digital detox ideas: Ways to unplug and unwind this August
The average person’s day starts like this: Hitting “snooze” on the phone alarm, scrolling through missed notifications and swiping through social media to see what’s new. Many venture into the day with a podcast as they drive to work, or they play mobile games on...
Ventnor Pier’s shell whisperer
For those of us who grew up at the Shore, collecting shells is simply part of life. It may not be something we do every time we hit the beach, but nearly everyone has memories of dragging sandy pails home, clattering with clam and mussel shells. And who doesn’t...
