OCPD launches Blue Envelope Program to support drivers on the autism spectrum
The Ocean City Police Department has launched a new initiative to reduce stress and improve communication during traffic stops involving individuals on the autism spectrum. The Blue Envelope Program, introduced in partnership with the Ocean City Free Public Library,...
Forsythias: A lesson in hopeful anticipation
Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton When my oldest son was just a little boy, we would say, “look, forsythia, the sign that spring is on its way.” Sometimes, hopeful signs are what get us through the tough times. Forsythias are one of the earliest shrubs to bloom and will...
Will April snow showers bring May flowers?
The Jersey Shore is no stranger to it By Meteorologist Joe Martucci April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes. But what about April snow showers? Some April snow is common at the Jersey Shore, but don’t expect the plows to pass by the blooming cherry trees....
Stars shine at Restaurant Gala
By Steffen Klenk The 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala welcomed more than 900 guests to the Harrah’s Waterfront Convention Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This year’s theme was Gala Goes Broadway. Over thirty restaurants presented their most elegant dishes...
Coastal Collective Arts brings new life to Ventnor’s creative scene
By Delaney Crawford When one door closes, another opens… After the recent closure of Makt Arts Studio, a beloved creative hub, the space is set to come alive again with the arrival of Coastal Collective Arts. This new venture, operated by longtime locals and...
