Thursday Feb 9 | News Journal
Engagement: Shariyfa Rose & Robert Fields
Only July 8, 2011, Shariyfa Rose was engaged to Robert Fields. Shariyfa is the daughter of Thomas Young and Sherry Rose. Robert is the son of Rita Fields, who resides in Wildwood, New Jersey. Shariyfa is pursuing her Masters in Social Work at Bryn Mawr College. Robert is the Director of Devereaux in Pennsylvania. The couple will live in Wilmington. There is a September 8, 2012 wedding planned.
After months of controversy, the Montclair council voted last night to go ahead with a plan to build affordable housing on Wildwood Ave.
Test scores in Wildwoods highlight difference in districts
The annual statewide assessment report released by the New Jersey Department of Education shows that the majority of students in grades three through eight as well as grade 11 are passing their standardized tests, based on scores from last spring.
Ocean City approves horseback riding on beach proposal
Make a reservation today and you could be horseback riding on Ocean City's beachfront by the weekend.
Montclair's Wildwood Avenue signs send a message loud and clear: Don't sell this land
Two signs, both saying "Take A Closer Look Montclair ," mysteriously appeared at the controversial Wildwood Avenue site Monday, on the eve of the Township Council deciding whether to sell the land for affordable housing.
Councilor Africk: Is The Town Willing To Pay $500,000 To Promote Affordable Housing In First Ward?
A With regard to this week's meeting on Affordable Housing: First. Speakers last night were convinced, and tried to convince us, that there are many Montclair homeowners who oppose affordable housing.
Students are stars at Galaxy of Dance
Kelly Gorner's dance studio aims to teach dance in a fun and positive way. From the outside, The Galaxy of Dance studio in Robbinsville looks like a church.
Salem County FOP Lodge raises more than $20,000 at Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics
Members from the Salem County FOP Lodge raised over $20,000 at the Sixth Annual Polar Bear Plunge in Wildwood on Jan.
Upper Nazareth Township author's book focus of Jersey Shore exhibit
Author Ben Miller sits at his home in Upper Nazareth Township with his book "The First Resort," which is being adapted into a museum exhibit in Cape May, N.J., by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities.
Hero's welcome for Marine home from Afghanistan
Marine Lance Cpl. Krista Zielinski arrived home from eight-months in Afghanistan to a hero's welcome on Jan.
Dead whale draws crowds in Ocean City, NJ
Talk about a tourist attraction! The beautiful weather and the prospect of seeing a whale in person brought hundreds of people to the Ocean City boardwalk Tuesday.
Ocean City Horseback Riding Plans Galloping Along
WBAL's Angela Jackson interviews Ocean City Councilwoman Mary Knight on why she changed her mind about supporting an off-season horseback riding proposal on the beach The Ocean City Council this week gave preliminary approval for just that in the resort town during the off-season. Councilman Brent Ashley, who proposed the idea in October, says it ... (more)
Kenschaft Co-Organizing Rally to Save Wildwood
Environmental activist Pat Kenschaft has put out a note to her followers and members of the Occupy Montclair listserv, asking them to join in a rally Saturday morning to protest development - either at full price or for affordable housing - of Montclair's Wildwood tract.
Wildwood Beaches Will Remain FreeFor Now
WILDWOOD, NJ - Beach fees are a sticky subject down the shore, and one of the few towns that doesn't impose them has spent the last few months thinking about it.
2012 Polar Bear Plunge Wildwood, NJ
Hundreds of polar bear plungers braved the cold January temperatures to take place in the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Wildwood, NJ.