by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey, Sports
A law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2019 aimed to settle a long-standing debate: If you’re simply crossing the beach to access the ocean—whether for surfing or fishing—you shouldn’t need a beach tag. But not every town got the memo. Or, if they did, they didn’t...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor With each passing day, we inch closer to spring. In just 18 days, we “spring forward,” gaining delightfully longer evenings. The official start of the season is still 29 days away, and Memorial Day is 98 days out — but who’s counting?...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, News, South Jersey
By Julia Train In a Feb. 12 news release, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced cost increases for electricity supplied to most residents and small- to medium-sized businesses by New Jersey’s four regulated Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs)....
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, News, South Jersey
By Julia Train Federal authorities and South Jersey police are in the midst of an investigation involving a social media post allegedly made by a teacher from Egg Harbor Township High School that may suggest a threat against President Donald Trump. The post was...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Weather
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci With two South Jersey Snow Specials down and another one possibly on the way, our area could beat out the typically snowy, hilly northwest New Jersey for the snowiest place in the Garden State. As of this writing, we didn’t know what...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness, South Jersey
By Robin Stoloff Health & Wellness Let’s face it, February is a month of indulgence. From heart-shaped chocolates on Valentine’s Day to Super Bowl snacks and comfort food during the chill of winter, sugar is everywhere. While it may sweeten the season, our love...
