Switching gears as we bid farewell to summer
There is a very specific feeling that hits us every year around this time. The mornings start to feel a little different, the light changes, and somewhere in the back of our minds a switch flips that says summer is ending and it is time to get serious again. If we...
Back to school: Five tips for families, local school first days
Summer vacation is winding down, and soon kids will trade flip-flops and bathing suits for sneakers and backpacks as families swap slow mornings and days in the sun for earlier alarms, packed lunches and school-day routines. After more than two months of relaxed...
Recent Jersey Shore crashes highlight the importance of boat safety
In the back bays of Atlantic and Cape May counties, many boaters will be squeezing in their final fishing trips, sunset cruises and afternoons spent with family and friends. However, a string of serious boating accidents along the Jersey Shore this summer offers a...
Giving back, one grant at a time: Kyle Ruffin on the importance of investing in South Jersey communities
Coastal Conversations Every community thrives because of people who are passionate about making a difference. Through leadership, philanthropy and a commitment to helping others, Kyle Ruffin has become a driving force behind initiatives that strengthen nonprofit...













