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CBS News
20-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Businesses in Ocean City, New Jersey, getting ready for Memorial Day weekend
It is starting to feel like summertime at the Jersey Shore before Memorial Day weekend. The boardwalk is starting to fill up, and people were even enjoying the water on Monday afternoon as businesses were getting ready for what's to come. "In the summertime, we go through about a thousand pounds every single day," Martin Garvalov, the manager of Original Fudge Kitchen in Ocean City, said. While the candy shop is open year-round, Memorial Day weekend kicks off their busiest time of year. "We try and stock up on everything," Garvalov said. It's a shared sentiment a few doors down at Shirt Shack. Employees were turning out merchandise ahead of the holiday weekend on Monday. "We're getting ready, finding our bestsellers, making sure we have enough of those ready to go," Debbie Landi, the manager of Shirt Shack, said. Landi is expecting big crowds over the holiday weekend. "It's pretty big deal. You want to get off to a really good start," Landi said. The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce expects 100,000 people to come over the Memorial Day weekend. "A lot of businesses are open year-round," Michele Gillian, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce executive director, said. "We expect these big crowds, which really move the needle on making it as small businesses." One thing out of their control — the weather. Mother Nature cooperating is key as businesses set themselves up for summer 2025. "We can put all the ducks in order, but it's like location, location, location. It's called weather, weather, weather," Gillian said.
Washington Post
17-05-2025
- Washington Post
8 potluck-friendly recipes for delicious summer feasts
Deciding what to bring to a potluck is often easier said than done. You can't always just make your favorite dish and call it a day. To be on the safe side, you should assume that you won't have access to a stove or oven once you arrive. Plus, you'll want to pick a recipe that can stand up to the travel time and sitting out for a while (no more than two hours, or one hour if the temperature is 90 degrees or above). To help inspire you, I've rounded up a collection of summery potluck-friendly recipes with these considerations in mind.
