Absecon Schools’ therapy dog, Skye, retiring at end of 2025 school year

by shorelocalnews | Jun 12, 2025 | Absecon, Atlantic County, Features, Pets, South Jersey

Skye’s work in Absecon has made a monumental impact in the world of therapy animals in schools nationwide When the next school year starts at Absecon Public Schools, there will be one less familiar face roaming the halls. Absecon Schools’ beloved therapy dog, Skye, is...

Businesses big and small are growing in Absecon

by Michael | May 8, 2025 | Business Buzz, Absecon, Atlantic County, Business, Features, South Jersey

Business BuzzBy Rich Baehrle Absecon is experiencing some tremendous growth with activity at the Marketplace of Absecon and even downtown. The White Horse Wine and Spirits store moved out of the Marketplace in December 2023 to their own free-standing,...

‘Bleed Green’ musician Kenny Curcio performs at Absecon Schools ahead of Eagles Super Bowl appearance

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 10, 2025 | Absecon, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Students and staff at Absecon Public Schools were treated to a surprise mini concert Friday by South Jersey Country Rock artist Kenny Curcio, who performed his viral Eagles anthem, “Philadelphia (Bleed Green),” in celebration of the Eagles upcoming Super Bowl...

Absecon Schools fight to change send-receive arrangement for high school students

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Absecon, Atlantic County, Features, News, South Jersey

Absecon Board of Education is continuing its fight to sever the send-receive relationship with Pleasantville and instead send students to Absegami High School. “We have not given up this fight. We are continuing to pursue this new send-receive agreement with Absegami...

Absecon merchants to kick off the holiday shopping season on Small Business Saturday

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 14, 2024 | Absecon, Features

By Andrea K. Hammer During Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, Absecon merchants will enliven the holiday season along the New Jersey Avenue business district by offering discounts and special deals. Absecon Blooms, Oddball Vintage, Joe & John’s Pizza &...

Taylor Swift-inspired Airbnb opens in Absecon

by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 24, 2024 | Absecon, Atlantic County, Features

Fans of Taylor Swift can now experience an enchanted stay with the grand opening of a new Taylor Swift-inspired Airbnb in Absecon. This uniquely themed four-bedroom, three-bathroom home celebrates the spirit of Taylor’s musical talent, creative spirit and...