Cindy Fertsch - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Snow days at the Shore

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey

Letter from the editor Snow on the beach is almost an annual occurrence at the Jersey Shore, but it never fails to take my breath away. It’s the meeting of two natural phenomena that seemly shouldn’t intersect. Whether you love snow or loathe it, a snow-covered...

Two snowstorms, one week? It’s very possible at the Jersey Shore

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Weather

By Meteorologist Joe Martucci The cold December finally produced a snowstorm at the South Jersey shore on Monday and another one is highly likely on the way this Saturday. Monday’s snow was a South Jersey Snow Special, no doubt about that. Lower Township, in Cape May...

Penguins, flamingos coming to Cape May County Zoo

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Cape May, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Pets, South Jersey

By Julia Train In early December, the Cape May County Park & Zoo announced that it would be bringing Humboldt Penguins and Chilean Flamingos to the zoo. “The Cape May County Zoological Society is creating world-class habitats for Humboldt Penguins and Chilean...

Galloway girl scouts aim to spread food allergy awareness to local elementary schools

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey

By Chloe Cramutola Ava Southrey and Lucy Gaeckle are girl scouts on a mission: They want to show elementary schools why Food Allergy Awareness is important, and why it should be discussed in the classroom. The two friends are creating a presentation and providing...

Events and Happenings

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Multi Day Events Vinter Wonderland at Renault Winery Fridays 4-10 p.m., Saturdays 12-10 p.m., Sundays 12-6 p.m. 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City Step into the heart of the season as Renault Winery is transformed into a festive winter oasis filled with joyful...