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Comfort Now delivers the gift of warmth

by Steffen Klenk | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Somers Point, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk

With cold weather setting in, Comfort Now delivered new heating systems to three South Jersey households as part of its annual Holiday Heater Giveaway. Over several weeks, residents nominated individuals or families in need, sharing brief descriptions of their...

Events and Happenings

by Michael | Dec 30, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tuesday, December 30 Bingo at the Library 2 p.m. Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Try your luck at bingo with the Longport Library. Available for all ages. For more information or to register, call 609-487-7403. Family Night New Year’s Eve Eve Party 7 p.m. Ocean...

New Year’s resolutions you can actually stick with

by Delaney Crawford | Dec 30, 2025 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

As the New Year’s Eve celebrations wind down and the buzz of Christmas cheer and the sparkling décor slowly fades into the background, life begins to settle back into its normal routine. You might be wondering, what now? Instead of letting the end of the holiday...

Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus: A major success story

by Bruce Klauber | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey

Those who have not visited Atlantic City in several years frequently voice surprise over the major presence of Stockton University in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood. Looking at the impressive, modern structures for the first time leads some to believe that Stockton...

Jersey Shore business alive and well going into 2026

by Rich Baehrle | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Business Buzz, Cape May County, South Jersey

Business Buzz Overall, Jersey Shore businesses had a great year in 2025. Casino industry overview The casino industry experienced tremendous growth compared with 2024, based on numbers reported by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Land-based revenue,...