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When starting a new garden, keep it simple

by Michael | Apr 17, 2025 | Tammy Thornton, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey

Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton Spring-blooming flowers and warmer weather may have you thinking you would like to try your hand at gardening. But where does one begin? My first word of advice to a beginner gardener would be: Keep it simple. You may have visions of a...

What’s happening in Ocean City

by Michael | Apr 17, 2025 | Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey

Special events highlight holiday weekend in Ocean City A full calendar of spring events continues on Easter Weekend in Ocean City with a free egg hunt on the Boardwalk, a sunrise service at the Ocean City Music Pier, a dueling pianos show and visits with the...

Green Thumb Club enhances garden at Historic Somers Mansion

by Michael | Apr 17, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

On Saturday, April 12, the Green Thumb Club of Somers Point spread the final loads of eco-soil and wood chips around the newly installed raised garden beds on the grounds of Somers Mansion. The beds were built by Geoffrey Lovett as part of his Eagle Scout Project,...

Cam Jurgens and Brent Celek to highlight Sports Memorabilia Show

by Michael | Apr 17, 2025 | Sports, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Two Super Bowl champions with the Philadelphia Eagles — Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and former tight end Brent Celek — will be part of the seventh annual Sports Memorabilia Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at the Ocean City Music Pier. They will greet...

Basset hounds waddle and strut at O.C. Doo Dah Parade

by Michael | Apr 17, 2025 | Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, Pets, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Steffen Klenk A soaking April shower last Saturday didn’t stop Ocean City’s Doo Dah Parade from starting on time. Each year, the annual tribute to humor welcomes hundreds of basset hounds, many dressed in creative costumes, and this year was no different. The...

Spring break travel hacks for health-conscious women

by Michael | Apr 17, 2025 | Fitness, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health, South Jersey

Stay on track with your health goals while on vacation Empowering WomenBy Rachel Guevara Spring Break is here, and that means sunshine, travel plans and a much-needed break from the daily grind. Whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring a new city or just...