by Douglas Keefe, Beachcomber Coins | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Finance, History, South Jersey
The late 1840s and early 1850s saw problems developing in our system of coinage, which had been created under the premise that a coin had its value in the metal it contained. That is, a silver dollar coin contained one dollars’ worth of silver and a five-dollar gold...
by Eric Reich | Sep 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Finance, South Jersey
With summer winding down, September offers a chance to reset and refocus. There is a ‘back-to-school’ feeling as we settle into new routines. It can feel like a miniature New Year, so it’s a great time to get a jump on your finances before the actual new...
by Andrew Hoffman | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Health and Fitness, South Jersey
The last part of a series In my last article, I pointed out the importance of a clear plan for your loved ones. We went into how a Will creates peace of mind, reducing the risk of disputes among beneficiaries and dealing with financial institutions. That leads us...
by Heidi Clayton | Sep 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
Walking a dog that is “reactive” can be both physically and mentally exhausting for a dog owner. Often, as a result of the owner being frustrated and embarrassed by their dog’s behavior, they stop taking the dog out and walking them altogether. It is absolutely...
by Fred Miller | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, A Look Back, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, History, South Jersey
A Look Back at Ocean City One hundred and four years ago, September 8, 1921, the first Miss America pageant was won by Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. She was named “America’s Most Beautiful Bathing Girl” (a year later, her title was shortened to...
by Delaney Crawford | Sep 4, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
As Labor Day weekend fades away in our rearview, I’m sure for a lot of you it also means that the last of the beach towels are tucked away, the kids are back to school, and the summer chaos is slowly winding down. While the end of the summer season always brings a...
