Through the years: Central Avenue bridge links Great Egg Harbor communities
A pair of photographs offers a glimpse into how much the Central Avenue corridor connecting Bargaintown and Linwood has changed over the last century. According to local historical accounts, Central Avenue was constructed over Patcong Creek to connect the east and...
A rose garden full of memories
Perhaps it was the cold winter, or maybe the planets are aligned a certain way, but in my garden, this is a wonderful year for roses. Each day, new roses in shades of pink and red, along with yellow, apricot, and white, have been bursting open to join the garden...
Arlene Groch’s lifelong battle for women’s rights and equal justice
Coastal Conversations Longtime South Jersey attorney Arlene Groch built a career fighting for victims of domestic violence, women denied lifesaving health insurance coverage, and workers facing discrimination. Her advocacy took her to state and federal courts across...
Brigantine Castle came alive 50 years ago
The legendary Brigantine Castle was a massive five-story haunted attraction on the oceanfront at 14th Street and Brigantine Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey. Opening Memorial Day weekend in 1976, it was a product of local South Jersey entrepreneur Carmen J. Ricci. The...
French white wines of the Loire Valley
Drink Up! The Loire Valley, a region known for its many chateaus, is also regarded as the “Garden of France” for its many diverse orchards, gardens, and vineyards. The Loire River is the longest river in France at 634 miles, starting near Ardeche in the mountains of...
