by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
How a Heart of Surfing event became a reminder of what matters most Letter from the editor Some days have a way of changing your perspective. Saturday was one of those days. It was a glorious morning on the beach in front of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City....
by Julia Train | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey, Top Stories
Atlantic City’s legacy as the birthplace of organized beach patrols will soon be highlighted at its permanent home. The International Lifeguard Museum, a nonprofit founded in 2024, is working to create an immersive museum inside historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk...
by Julia Train | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, Top Stories
For nearly 170 years, Absecon Lighthouse has watched over the Atlantic City skyline, standing as a reminder of the city’s maritime past while continuing to serve the community in new ways. The state’s tallest lighthouse and the nation’s third-tallest...
by Delaney Crawford | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Ventnor
There is always a little bit of magic in the air during summers at the Jersey Shore. Between beach days, boardwalk nights and the feel of the sunshine on your skin, it’s easy to understand why we love our area so much. While summertime is magical on its own, one...
by Sarah Fertsch | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Health and Fitness, Pleasantville, South Jersey
For Bianca Valentin, opening a yoga studio was never part of the plan. A licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor, Valentin has spent more than a decade helping South Jersey residents navigate mental health challenges, substance...
