April is Autism Awareness Month: A personal reflection
Letter from the editor When our son was diagnosed with autism in 1997, we were thrust into a world that felt unfamiliar and uncertain. At the time, public understanding of autism was limited, resources were few and the internet was still in its infancy. Aside from the...
N.J. ratepayers bracing for a major increase in electricity prices this summer
By James FitzPatrickContributing Writer It’s as dependable as flipping a light switch; New Jersey electricity prices are about to jump come June 1. What’s less certain is exactly why. In February the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced that electric bills...
Forsythias: A lesson in hopeful anticipation
Let It GrowBy Tammy Thornton When my oldest son was just a little boy, we would say, “look, forsythia, the sign that spring is on its way.” Sometimes, hopeful signs are what get us through the tough times. Forsythias are one of the earliest shrubs to bloom and will...
Will April snow showers bring May flowers?
The Jersey Shore is no stranger to it By Meteorologist Joe Martucci April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes. But what about April snow showers? Some April snow is common at the Jersey Shore, but don’t expect the plows to pass by the blooming cherry trees....
Stars shine at Restaurant Gala
By Steffen Klenk The 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala welcomed more than 900 guests to the Harrah’s Waterfront Convention Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This year’s theme was Gala Goes Broadway. Over thirty restaurants presented their most elegant dishes...
