On Friday, Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler, former state Sen. William Gormley and Hope Exists Foundation Chairman William Mazur awarded scholarships to members of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office and their children who are pursuing degrees in higher education. The event was held a…
SEA ISLE CITY — Hoping to create a summer basketball clinic for special needs children, seasonal homeowner Mary Shields approached the City’s Department of Community Services/Division of Recreation and inquired how to make that dream a reality.
VENTNOR — Family and friends spent a cool summer day enjoying barbecue and camaraderie, all while supporting a great cause, at the Ventnor Community Church 100th Anniversary Community Barbecue Fundraiser on Aug. 14.
It’s common knowledge that cities are hotter than the surrounding countryside. That’s because buildings, roads and other structures absorb the sun’s radiation and reflect the heat back in higher concentrations. Add to that automobiles, heat generating equipment and the reduction of air flow …
Taking a walk, smelling a flower, watching a chipmunk fill his pouch — these are dependable ways to brighten our mood. Spending time outside in nature is good for us and can make us feel better. Nature can provide stress relief, increase social interaction, provide physical exercise and help…
SOMERS POINT — Get ready for a little Broadway along Bay Avenue at the Gateway Playhouse and Theater with the presentations of “Bye Bye Birdie Jr.” and “Chicago,” the High School Edition. The shows are the culmination of the summer camp program for more than 100 kids from around Atlantic and…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — The Sustainable Jersey Atlantic-Cape May Counties Regional Hub will hold an in-person mixer to offer information on “securing healthy food for all” at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Reed’s Organic Farm, 5075 Spruce Ave.
“Retirees need 60 to 80% of their pre-retirement income in retirement”*. I cringe every time I hear that statement, commonly referred to as the “80% rule,” and unfortunately, I hear it a lot. I’m not sure how or where the rule originated, but I do know that it clearly did not come from a ret…
The Blue Crab, in a peculiar way, is a beautiful creature. It has great color and based on the position you view it, it has an interesting shape and body lines. It is a great swimmer with its scientific name Callinectes sapidus translated from Latin meaning “beautiful savory swimmer.” They a…
Many towns, counties and states have already taken on the bamboo discussion; eventually all will need to address the subject. What to do with this “giant grass” that is non-native and mostly invasive in our area?
MARGATE — The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties continues to showcase unique and entertaining programs in September. Jot down the dates and plan to participate in these nine interactive and creative activities.
SEA ISLE CITY — Hoping to create a summer basketball clinic for special needs children, seasonal homeowner Mary Shields approached the City’s Department of Community Services/Division of Recreation and inquired how to make that dream a reality.
The death of a loved one is obviously a difficult event to endure. It can become all-consuming and often at the expense of other day-to-day matters that need to be addressed. With the death of a loved one, new matters arise that need to be handled as well. There are so many phone calls that …
This week marked the 142nd anniversary of the loss of 30 of Philadelphia’s Riverward souls, in a deadly train wreck in Mays Landing on Aug. 11, 1880.
VENTNOR — Family and friends spent a cool summer day enjoying barbecue and camaraderie, all while supporting a great cause, at the Ventnor Community Church 100th Anniversary Community Barbecue Fundraiser on Aug. 14.
It’s common knowledge that cities are hotter than the surrounding countryside. That’s because buildings, roads and other structures absorb the sun’s radiation and reflect the heat back in higher concentrations. Add to that automobiles, heat generating equipment and the reduction of air flow …
MARGATE — In shore communities, the end of the summer season occurs just beyond Labor Day when summer residents and visitors dip their toe in the ocean one more time, purchase a few souvenirs and clean out their cupboards. For those individuals and families who have a surplus of non-perishab…
If you’re not sure what a Roth IRA is, here is a quick recap on Roth vs. traditional IRAs.
Ancient mariners’ lives depended on it, people were weaving everyday products 8,000 years ago from it, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson dedicated portions of their farms for it and urged their countrymen to do the same; and the Ford Motor Company built a prototype car body out of it! W…
It is one of the most discussed reasons people refuse to retire before age 65. There are plenty of reasons someone may not retire including a lack of income, the fear of running out of money, the loss of identity, boredom, no longer having a sense of purposes.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering the option for those who cannot meet in person a Zoom Family Support Group the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Links for this Zoom meeting can be found on the website, namiacm.org; go to the calendar at top of the page: …
Taking a walk, smelling a flower, watching a chipmunk fill his pouch — these are dependable ways to brighten our mood. Spending time outside in nature is good for us and can make us feel better. Nature can provide stress relief, increase social interaction, provide physical exercise and help…
SOMERS POINT — Tyler Brito, RN, BSN, was recognized as Shore Medical Center’s August Guardian Angel of the Month for providing passionate and exceptional care to Shore’s patients.
MARGATE — More than 500 attendees strolled through six homes in Longport and Margate during the 33rd annual Jewish Family Service House Tour. The event, sponsored by Surroundings Interiors, raised $60,000 to benefit The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at JFS program which provides essential…
SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center will host a Designer Handbag Bingo to benefit its radiation oncology program on Aug. 26 at the VFW Post 2189, located at 500 Bethel Road.