by Tammy Thornton | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
While summer provides the full sun and warmth that flowers need to be at their peak, heat waves are too much of a good thing. An extended period of extreme heat can damage plants and wreak havoc on your garden. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your plants to...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, South Jersey, Top Stories
Most South Jersey kids spend their summers on baseball diamonds or at the beach. But for brothers Keagan and Brogan Santana, summer weekends are spent climbing onto the backs of bucking bulls and chasing 8-second rides. The Mays Landing brothers have become rising...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey
For three days in June, Atlantic City became a national gathering place for people who dedicate their lives to preventing violence—not after it happens, but before it begins. More than 600 violence intervention professionals, faith leaders, educators, youth advocates,...
by David Weinberg | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
Like everyone else, my family and friends are getting ready to celebrate our country’s 250th – also known as the semiquincentennial – anniversary this week. Plans call for us to keep tradition going and attending a pair of fireworks displays. First up is the one on...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial
Summer and reading go hand in hand. There’s something magical about settling into a beach chair, the sound of crashing waves in the background, and getting lost in a story. Whether you’re lounging on the sand in Ocean City, relaxing by the pool or escaping to...
by Robin Stoloff | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness
The Fourth of July is one of our favorite shore traditions, full of boardwalk fireworks, backyard barbecues, and long, lazy days by the water. This year the celebration feels especially exciting as our nation marks its 250th birthday! With a little planning, we can...
