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Why good credit matters

by Eric Reich | Oct 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Finance, South Jersey

Oct. 16 is Get Smart About Credit Day. Yes, apparently there’s a day for that! We hear about how important it is to have good credit all the time. What we don’t typically hear is what happens if we have bad credit. Let’s go through a few examples of the additional...

Ms. Senior America Pageant celebrates women at ‘The Age of Elegance’

by Ava Holly | Oct 16, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey

We were walking through the beautiful Tropicana Hotel and Casino on Thursday, Oct. 9, standing at the precipice of the gorgeous stage when the announcement came. Deeana Meece, Ms. Texas, was the winner of the 2025/2026 Ms. Senior America Pageant National Competition....

Something exciting is happening on Bay Avenue in Somers Point

by Rich Baehrle | Oct 16, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Business Buzz, Somers Point, South Jersey

Business Buzz Somers Point is one of the hottest towns along the Jersey Shore. Its location at the entrances to Ocean City and Downbeach (Longport, Margate and Ventnor) makes Somers Point the ideal stop for adult and family fun. The city features famous restaurants...

Stop by the upcoming American Kennel Club Dog Show

by Heidi Clayton | Oct 16, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Pets, South Jersey

If you are looking for a free, family-friendly activity for the kids this upcoming weekend, stop and visit the American Kennel Club Dog Show held on Oct.18-19 at the Galloway Township Municipal Complex located at 300 East Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway. Every dog that...

Making your homebuying wishlist

by Elisa Jo Eagan | Oct 16, 2025 | Real Estate Spotlight, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

Real Estate Matters There are so many things to think about when starting a home search. How many bedrooms and how many bathrooms do you need? Do you want stairs, or are you hoping to have everything on one level? Of course, there are the all-important questions of...