Aviation enthusiasts can start planning their summer getaway now that organizers have locked in the schedule for next year's Visit Atlantic City Airshow. The three-day spectacle, branded as the Soar and Shore Festival, will run from Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6, 2027. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports the annual tradition brings military precision and civilian aerobatic artistry to our shores, drawing thousands of spectators who gather along the beach to witness high-performance aircraft demonstrations.
AC Councilman Clls For Investment In Public Docks
Sixth Ward Councilman Jesse Kurtz says Atlantic City's public docks at Gardner's Basin need capital investment and believes improving waterfront access for everyday residents should become a greater priority for the resort. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Kurtz addressed conditions at the city-owned marina Tuesday during an appearance on The AC Mike Lopez Show on WOND after a caller raised concerns about deteriorating docks and the inability of boaters to access portions of the facility.
Push Back Against Gillian's Property Plans
The future of a beloved Ocean City landmark has become the subject of legal action, as community groups push back against plans that could transform the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier property into a luxury hotel. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports multiple community organizations have filed suit challenging Ocean City Council's June decision to classify the waterfront site as being in need of rehabilitation. That designation opens the door to zoning negotiations that could fundamentally alter what's permitted at the location.Under current zoning regulations, hotels are not allowed on the property. However, the rehabilitation designation approved earlier this summer creates a pathway for the city to negotiate changes to those restrictions.
Teen Lifeguard Rescues Girl In Dangerous Currents
A teenage lifeguard's instincts kicked in at exactly the right moment earlier this month, turning what could have been a devastating tragedy into a story of heroism at our Jersey Shore.Ryan Gibson, a 19-year-old member of the Cape May Point Beach Patrol, had just wrapped up his shift on August 12 and was enjoying an evening volleyball game with friends on the beach. At 6:33 p.m., he spotted an 11-year-old girl being swept into the ocean by dangerous currents. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Gibson managed to pull the child onto a nearby rock jetty, sustaining minor scrapes and scratches in the process.
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