Amanda Ruth

A few years after purchasing his home on Connecticut Avenue in Somers Point, Gregory Young began to wonder if someone — or something — else was living there too.
After purchasing the home in 2000, Young resided in the home with his then-wife and 10-year-old son Joseph. Young recalls that early on, his wife suspected that they weren’t alone.
She had a bad feeling, like she was being watched, and the “smell of vomit” was perpetually coming from the dining room.
One afternoon, she was thrown dow...

Nestled in the corner of Mays Landing on Main Street stands an old Victorian home that looks like something out of an old horror film. Most know it as the “Abbott House.” During its 150 years as a bed and breakfast, the house has been a temporary home to many residents, but not all of its guests have checked out.
According to a local legend, a young girl inhabits the top floor of the inn, and guests have reported hearing the sounds of a ball bouncing in the upper floor.
Dave Juliano, a member...

Staff members of a little town in Cape May have reported several paranormal events that have left their hair standing on end.
Perhaps it’s not a coincidence that the town is called Cold Springs.
Ghost-One Paranormal Group visited Historic Cold Springs Village (HCSV) on Saturday, Oct. 13, and took a group of 50 people through five haunted buildings. Dave Baldo, founder of Ghost-One, says from what they found he believes Cold Springs to be haunted. He reported a shadowy figure seen by four peop...

With large modern buildings and flashy lights, Atlantic City doesn’t seem to have the overall needed ingredients for a good haunting. However, some visitors of Atlantic City’s first legalized gaming venue, Resorts Casino Hotel, would tend to say otherwise. Significant history lurks behind those casino walls — and a several ghost stories to go along with it.
“A few people have mentioned that in some of the hotel rooms, particularly in the Ocean Tower, [people] have had some experiences,” says ...

With the holidays swiftly approaching, there’s shopping to be done, whether it be selecting gifts for the family, purchasing new trimmings for the tree, or picking up the fixings for your holiday meal. Luckily, if you live in Atlantic or Cape May County, you don’t have to go far to cash in on some deals. There are great shopping venues from Smithville to Cape May where you can find everything you need to make your holiday special, and you can do it without breaking your budget.
Finding the pe...

Delaware — Hop on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and find yourself in Delaware, where tons of tourist attractions await. The ferry allows riders to bring their vehicles or just bring themselves, and the ride takes just under 90 minutes. Once in Delaware, history buffs might enjoy stopping at Fort Delaware State Park where Confederate prisoners of war were housed in the 1800s, or at one of Delaware’s beaches. Delaware is home of Fenwick Island Beach, Dewey Beach, and Rehoboth Beach — just to name a ...

As we welcome April, homeowners are preparing for the warm weather by not only packing away their winter clothes, but also conducting a thorough spring cleaning of their homes.
According to Jill Middleton, owner of JillMar Rental Cleaning in Ocean City, the most common areas of the house to clean when spring cleaning include windows, door tracks and areas that haven’t been touched in several months. Spring cleaning usually also includes organizing clutter around the home.
“Do this every sprin...

This weekend kicks off the first weekend of summer in Ocean City, welcoming tourists and second-home residents alike. The city is showing visitors that the city is “stronger than the storm” and invite them to see for themselves.
The weekend starts with the Unlocking of the Ocean and the Business Persons Plunge on Friday, May 24, at noon at the Music Pier.
During the event, the local business community, clad in business suits and formal attire (and maybe with a briefcase hung at the hips), wil...

Being fit often comes with a hefty price tag when considering the cost of a gym membership, organic foods, and diet and vitamin supplements. However, these items are not necessary. The key to getting fit is to eat healthy and exercise.
When it comes to determining what workout is best, Marissa Tartal, an ACE certified personal trainer at Tilton Fitness in Northfield, says the best workout is the one you actually will do, regardless of what it is.
“It is important to remember that sustainable ...

“It is interesting to see the many different flowers that are chosen,” says Shaw. “You can probably guess that warm-colored flowers [such as red] will be chosen for an arrangement called ‘Some Like It Hot.’”
There is also a horticulture division, which will include plants such as roses and other greenery.
Participating in the event are members of various garden clubs, as well as a handful of non-members who have an interest in flowers. Last year, there were approximately 75 entries in the art...

On Saturday, June 15, Lindsey Petrosh will pass on her title as Miss New Jersey when she crowns her successor at the 80th Annual Miss New Jersey Pageant at the Music Pier in Ocean City. The competition is a three-day event, beginning on June 13.
Competing for the title this year are 23 young women in the age 18 to 24 category: Lindsey Giannini, Carissa Palumbo, Fiona DiGennaro, Lauren Fogarty, Olivia Suarez, Cierra Kaler-Jones, Melissa Hoffman, Courtney Charatsaris, Courtney Fairfield, Ayla G...

Get the Led Out played in Ocean City for the first time in July 2012, and the band is back again this summer to rock the stage on June 24, starting 7:30pm at The Music Pier.
Get the Led Out is the Led Zeppelin tribute band, whose mission is to bring the studio recordings of Led Zeppelin to life in concert. The band is made up of six members: Andrew Lipke on guitar, Paul Sinclair on harmonica, Adam Ferraioli on drums, Jimmy Marchiano on guitar, Billy Childs on bass, and Paul Hammonds on therem...

On Tuesday, the city hosts Fantastic Tuesdays with entertainment throughout the city from 10am to 1pm. There will be a small string band, face painters, balloon sculpting, and a children’s puppet show on 9th Street. Later, guests can enjoy Mummer’s Night, which takes place between 6th and 14th streets from 8-10pm. Visitors can stroll the Boardwalk while listening to the sounds of five local Mummers string bands: Avalon, Kensington, Pennsport, Uptown and Philly.
On Wednesday, Ocean City welcom...