by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 23, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Christmas often comes with high expectations – visions of perfectly wrapped gifts, flawless family photos, the table set just right and laughter from our loved ones. I dream of this in the weeks leading up to Christmas as I watch endless...
by Julia Train | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey, Top Stories
Today, “Home Alone” is one of the top Christmas movies and one of the highest-grossing films of its time, but during production, the crew had no idea how successful it would become. Scott Rosenfelt, who now lives in Ventnor, served as the film’s producer — though his...
by Meteorologist Joe Martucci | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Weather
Following in the footsteps of the European weather community, Google, and others, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has entered the artificial intelligence weather forecast model arms race, and it may have done enough to become the leader. The...
by Madison Russ | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey
Family Tides Though the holiday season is often seen as a time of ease and celebration, it can also be a challenging time for families facing financial hardship. For parents struggling to make ends meet, the added pressure of gifts, meals and seasonal expectations can...
by Julia Train | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Brigantine, South Jersey, Top Stories, What's Happening
Every Jan. 1, thousands of people dive into the frigid ocean to mark a new year. In Brigantine, what began as a small New Year’s Day tradition among friends has grown into one of the island’s largest annual events — raising millions for veterans and drawing thousands...
by Victoria Ford | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, South Jersey, Top Stories
Milo the Seagull is a lovable cartoon beach bird, hatched from the creative mind of Cedar Run-based artist Jamie Jarka earlier this year, and he’s been sweeping the region, blowing up at her art shows and on social media, stealing not only french fries, but hearts. On...