Smithville Parade draws thousands for Fourth of July celebration
Thousands gathered in Historic Smithville last weekend to celebrate Independence Day with one of South Jersey’s most spirited traditions — the annual Fourth of July Parade. With more than 170 participating groups, the event was among the largest in New Jersey and...
From Ocean City to Africa, local author Vincent Malfitano finds new purpose in retirement
For many, retirement means slowing down, but for Ocean City resident Vincent Malfitano, it has meant anything but. The retired prosecutor and former Ocean City lifeguard has turned his retirement years into a time of exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections...
Don’t leave your dog in a hot car
A few weeks ago, while I was in a pharmacy in Egg Harbor Township on one of the hottest days of the summer yet, an Egg Harbor Township police officer came inside trying to find the owner of a vehicle that contained a dog inside suffering from what appeared to be...
Northfield honors Fourth of July with patriotic parade
Northfield residents gathered on the morning of July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with the town’s annual parade. The festive event brought together local businesses, community organizations, and families in a spirited display of patriotism and civic pride....
