Why be a funeral director?
The second in a series I have been writing articles for Shore Local for some time now and I have talked a lot about many things dealing with funeral service but I have not talked about the most obvious subject: why would be would anyone want to be a funeral director....
Libraries turn the page on summer with reading, programs and community connections
While many students welcome summer as a break from schoolwork, local libraries are encouraging residents to see the season as an opportunity to rediscover the joy of reading and participate in a wide variety of community programs. For many beachgoers, few summer...
How often should you review your financial plan?
I ask clients a simple question all the time: When was the last time you actually sat down and looked at your financial plan? More often than not, the answer is some version of “I’m not really sure.” That’s understandable. Life gets busy, and a financial...
Remembering Somers Point’s Mariners Bethel
A familiar building at the corner of Bethel Road and Ocean Heights Avenue in Somers Point has served many purposes over the past 175-plus years, reflecting the city’s rich maritime history and changing community. Originally founded in 1848 as Bethel United...
