The end of summer was always a sad and tough time for generations of kids lucky enough to spend their summers at the Jersey Shore. For them, the dog days of August signaled the inevitable: the coming of Labor Day weekend.

Molly Quinn was thrilled that she and her twin sister Maura, lifeguards for the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, won the doubles row championship at the Bill Howarth South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Championship on Aug. 6 in Ventnor.

Fall has arrived, bringing crisp air, pumpkin-spice delights, cozy layers, and back-to-school energy. We explored the island to find the ultimate fall must-haves for everyone on your list!

DIANTONIO SISTERS CROWNED IN OC PAGEANTS

The DiAntonio family of Sea Isle City dominated the Ocean City pageants in August, which should come as a surprise to no one. Antonella was crowned Miss Ocean City 2026 during the Aug. 9 pageant, and sister Arianna walked away with Junior Miss Ocean City 2026 on Aug. 16.

Sept. 1
Pose for Peace
7:30-8:45am, JFK Blvd. Beach, njbeachyoga.com

NJ Beach Yoga is set to host its 13th annual Pose for Peace event on Labor Day. Attendees will help form the shape of a peace symbol while sharing waves of peaceful yoga.

Endless Summer has so many great connotations. To me, it is a state of mind. Perhaps you think of it as a lifestyle of perpetual warmth and sunshine, popularized by the 1974 movie “Endless Summer.”

And so it goes … another summer season in the books. We’ve certainly enjoyed our share of sunny, steamy days, and it’s been glorious. But I’ll say what I say every year at this time: September is simply the best. If you haven’t yet had the chance to enjoy a September beach day, do it this year. It really feels different.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means two things to our local children: the end of summer and the return to school.

Since the very beginning of Sea Isle City, its children have been attending Ocean City High School for their secondary education.

Vicki Feeney was a beacon of community and caregiving in Sea Isle City. Beloved by her family, friends, and colleagues for her determined work ethic and beaming, ear-to-ear smile, Vicki was a dedicated public servant for decades.