A custom-built ambulance arrived in Surf City last week, destination the firehouse between Seventh and Eighth streets. Its purpose is twofold: replace its nearly three-decade old predecessor and ...

First, a sad but fond farewell to our rock star Pope Francis. Here’s hoping his grassroots holiness and dedication to equality carry over to his successor – announced when white smoke next arises from ...

There’s nothing like some midweek pizza near the beach. On Wednesday, May 7, join the Boosters Auxiliary of the Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation for a “Pizza Party at Nardi’s.” From 5 to 8 p.m ...

Come join us in the cutout between 21st and 22nd Streets in front of Haymarket Hobbies & Toys to show your best street-art skills This year’s theme is Ship Bottom’s 100th Anniversary Registration: $5 ...

Songwriters and musicians with deep roots in the Pine Barrens performed at Waretown’s Albert Music Hall on Saturday, April 26, in celebration of the Pinelands Cultural Society’s 50th anniversary. The ...

On April 23, nurses at Manahawkin’s Southern Ocean Medical Center voted almost unanimously to authorize their bargaining committee to give a 10-day notice of their intent to strike if they are unable ...

It’s been said that when one door closes, another opens, and the same is true even in the television industry. When two New Jersey filmmakers found themselves with lots of time on their hands, they ...

The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education approved its 2025-26 budget at its April 29 meeting. As expected, it raised its public tax levy by 32.6%. Superintendent of Schools Lisa Antunes and Business ...

The Jones Road wildfire was as flameful an inferno as our Pinelands have ever experienced. The Greenwood Forest flames were California grade. As it now stands, the 15,300 burnt acres move it toward ...

On Saturday, May 31, the streets of Tuckerton will once again come alive with music, poetry and art as Tuckerton Porchfest returns for its third unforgettable year. The free, all-ages event will ...

The painting of traffic lane lines on Long Beach Boulevard in Ship Bottom near what was once the Causeway Circle signals imminent changes, including a new, fully functioning traffic light at Eighth ...

As the cost of living rises and affordable housing remains scarce in New Jersey, the impact of volunteer-based community services like Habitat for Humanity becomes apparent. Since 1995, Habitat for ...