Why do these competitors do the grueling Cape May Point Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Challenge?
Their answers? Camaraderie. Mutual support. Testing themselves. Trauma bonding. CAPE MAY POINT — Kristen Moorby came up with the idea for a “grueling endurance race” for female lifeguards nearly two decades ago. Only 11 competitors entered the first race. In the 17th edition of the race this past July 23, 56 guards from 17 patrols […]
One Grueling Race
Tough competition, rough conditions for 17th annual Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge CAPE MAY POINT — When Sara Werner emerged from the surf after the second leg of the Cape May Point Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Challenge on July 23, only Becca Cubbler was within a minute. The currents around St. Pete’s beach were […]
Longport wins A.C. Lifeguard Classic; OCBP picks up 6 points
ATLANTIC CITY — Despite the calm conditions, the Ocean City Beach Patrol had a rough day in the surf July 18 during the 2025 Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic at Albany Avenue beach. The Longport Beach Patrol won the team title, scoring points in five of the six events, followed by Ventnor City Beach Patrol with […]
A ‘Good Trouble’ rally in Ocean City
Candidates and other speakers address protesters, call for action OCEAN CITY — Citizens groups picked one of the hottest days of the summer season so far to raise some “Good Trouble” Thursday afternoon, protesting President Donald Trump’s policies and actions while listening to a host of candidates running for county, state and federal offices. It […]
Teen killed on E-bike in Somers Point
SOMERS POINT — An Egg Harbor Township teen was killed July 16 in a collision between his E-bike and a car on the bike path in Somers Point. Somers Point Police Chief Robert Somers said officers responded to Maryland Avenue just before 8 p.m. Thursday after receiving reports of the accident. The 14-year-old boy, who […]
Ocean City approves 3% tax on rentals through Airbnb, VRBO and similar platforms
City Council splits 4-3 in favor with arguments for and against new tax OCEAN CITY — Starting late this year or early 2026, people who book short-term rentals in Ocean City through online sites such as Airbnb and VRBO will be paying an additional 3 percent tax. Ocean City Council voted 4-3 Thursday, July 17, […]
Dr. Oz visits AtlantiCare, talks Medicare, Medicaid
ATLANTIC CITY – Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), visited AtlantiCare last week for one of his first integrated health system visits since assuming the role. The visit brought national focus to southeastern New Jersey through critical conversations, elevating the role of health systems in advancing care […]
Ocean City Pops plays Country Jukebox
OCEAN CITY – Ask any music lover around the world what represents American music and the reply will be either jazz or country music. This past Sunday night, the Ocean City Pops turned south for country music. The violins transformed into fiddles, although most of their parts were sustained chords as accompaniment. The brass became commentators […]
Pearl Arking
Our beloved Pearl Arking passed away July 16, 2025, at 105 years. Born December 30, 1919 in Patchogue, N.Y., she resided in Coral Springs (and Hollywood) Florida. Pearl and late husband Bill had Arking’s Linen Shop on the Ocean City Boardwalk for 50 years. (Closed 1988.) Beautiful and lustrous, like the gem she was named […]