18th Annual Communication Awards Ceremony Honors Student Excellence; Announces 2025 Communication Major of the Year Recipient
In classic Roaring 20’s style with flashy attire and swinging tunes, Atlantic Cape Community College’s 18th Annual Communication Awards Ceremony celebrated the best of this year’s communication students’ creativity, theatrics, peer mentoring and writing while also...
Riding the wave of support for Autism Awareness
Letter from the editor As we welcome May, I find myself reflecting on the overwhelming kindness and support shown during April’s Autism Awareness events. From school fundraisers to communitywide efforts, it’s clear that South Jersey continues to show up—with heart and...
Sensory-friendly lab opens at Shore Medical Center
By Steffen Klenk Shore Medical Center in Somers Point has been making it easier for patients with autism and sensory processing disorders to get care in a welcoming environment. This further advances Shore Medical Center’s commitment to inclusive, compassionate...
Jones Road Fire shows how fragile NJ’s Pine Barrens are
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci The Jones Road Fire, which was first spotted at 9:45 a.m. on April 22, was New Jersey’s largest wildfire in 18 years, swallowing up 23 square miles in Ocean County, or a little over 15,000 acres. While drought conditions have improved...
Bayfest brings full day of smiles to Somers Point
By Steffen Klenk Rain was in the forecast, but nothing could dampen the spirit of Somers Point Bayfest, held this past Saturday along Historic Bay Avenue. The annual celebration brought thousands of visitors to the heart of town for a full day of music, food, and...
