Still standing over a winter wonderland
The 65-foot lighthouse, completed in 1943, was never really a working lighthouse in the traditional sense, but it is a major part of Mays Landing history. For many years it was known as the “singing tower” because music was played from speakers that were...
Wellness through mind, body, spirit and service
Letter from the editor In this new year I find myself reflecting on the question many of us ask: How can I get healthier? It’s a question that resonates more broadly this time of year as the gym gets busier with a sense of renewed determination. For much of the past,...
Local family helps snowstorm responders
By Julia Train About twelve years ago, an unexpected snowstorm blanketed South Jersey that left stores—including Wawa— closed and services cut off. For Elizabeth Klein and her family, the snowstorm was just another opportunity for the lifelong Egg Harbor Township...
Absecon Schools fight to change send-receive arrangement for high school students
Absecon Board of Education is continuing its fight to sever the send-receive relationship with Pleasantville and instead send students to Absegami High School. “We have not given up this fight. We are continuing to pursue this new send-receive agreement with Absegami...
The importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where to observe the holiday
By Julia Train On the third Monday of January each year, the country observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the federal holiday that recognizes his Jan. 15 birthday falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In the mid-1950s, King spearheaded the movement to end segregation...
