Minimum wage for most New Jersey workers rises to $15.49
By Nikita Biryukov New Jersey’s hourly minimum wage rose to $15.49 Wednesday, completing its first inflation-adjusted increase following a five-year phase-in that brought the state’s wage floor to above $15. The roughly 2% increase to the minimum wage comes after...
A New Year’s resolution worth smiling about
Letter from the editor Happy New Year, wonderful readers! The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. From festive meals to heartfelt moments, the holiday season was everything we hoped it would be— almost....
First Night activities welcome the New Year in Ocean City
By Steffen Klenk Thousands of revelers welcomed the start of a new year in Ocean City for the 32nd annual First Night celebration. The event was highlighted by over 70 different activities, ranging from music and dancing to ice skating and theatrical performances....
Painter provides hope and comfort through art
Views from the Shore By Brian Cahill Recently, I had the privilege of meeting a local artist, Leon Wescoat III, whose work will soon be a beacon of hope and comfort for families in one of the most challenging settings imaginable—the family room in Shore Medical...
