This editorial was originally published Sept. 21, 1897 in the New York Sun after 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to editor Francis Pharcellus Church asking if there is a Santa Claus. It has become the most published editorial of all time. It is republished here courtesy of newseum.org. DEAR EDITOR: I Read more…
What started in Downbeach towns has spread to other Atlantic County municipalities and across the state with the latest action taken to protect marine environment. Last week, Hammonton became the 10th Atlantic County municipality to ban the release of lighter than air balloons. The effort to ban balloon releases started Read more…
VENTNOR – Although there was only enough sacred oil to light the menorah for just one night, the candles burned for eight days. That is the Jewish miracle honored Sunday on the first day of Hanukkah. Members of the community gathered at the Ventnor Shul at sundown for the ninth Read more…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the Santa One sleigh for its around-the-world flight on Christmas Eve after properly installing Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast avionics in Rudolph’s nose. “This state-of-the-art technology will enhance Santa’s safety and increase his efficiency while delivering toys to children around the world, provided they are good Read more…
The Margate Community Church held its first-ever Live Nativity Friday, Dec. 20 on the front lawn of the stately brick church with the high steeple located on the Parkway. Families gathered round to see their children portray the Holy Family. The pageant included live animals, including a donkey, sheep, goat Read more…
By TIM KELLY Imagine a free dinner for you and nine friends and/or family members at Mike’s Seafood & Dock Restaurant in Sea Isle City. One lucky friend on Mike Seafood’s Facebook page won’t have to imagine it: The winner of a new promotion for the landmark seafood store and Read more…
December 19, 2019 Dear Wawa Customers, At Wawa, the people who come through our doors every day are not just customers, you are our friends and neighbors, and nothing is more important than honoring and protecting your trust. Today, I am very sorry to share with you that Wawa has Read more…
TRENTON – The New Jersey Senate recently passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Chris Brown that increases the funding formula for tourism advertisement and promotion. “The tourism industry employs 30% of the families in Atlantic County with our beaches, casinos, restaurants, boardwalk shops, lighthouse, fishing and boating opportunities, cultural and Read more…
Now that all the decorating is done, it’s time to sit back and admire your work. Downbeach.com would like to share your creativity by posting a gallery of photos of homes in the Downbeach area all dressed up for the holidays. So after dinner tonight, step outside and take a Read more…
