by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 26, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor When I was young, my brothers and I would often get into heated arguments in the back seat of our family station wagon. It didn’t take much — maybe a stray elbow in “my space” or a debate over who was sitting on whose side. Cramped and restless,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor This week, thousands of area graduates will accept their diplomas and toss their caps into the air in celebration. It’s a moment of triumph — a bridge between yesterday’s lessons and tomorrow’s opportunities. Graduation is a deeply emotional...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 12, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Father’s Day along the Jersey Shore carries its own kind of magic. Some of my fondest memories are tied to the salty air and my husband’s steadfast presence with our children by the water. Whether we were crabbing off the dock, paddling on back...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 5, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor I saw a T-shirt on the Boardwalk recently that made me laugh. It read: “I’m sorry, my dog said I can’t.” I chuckled because, well — it’s true. Our two dogs are a major consideration in just about every decision we make. They definitely...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 29, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor I recently ran into the grocery store to pick up a few items. While I left with everything on my list, I also left with a firm resolve not to return anytime soon. As I approached the cashier, her demeanor was indifferent at best. There was...