‘No Kids Go Hungry’: South Jersey responds to SNAP suspension with community support
With the ongoing government shutdown halting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — which provides food assistance to about 42 million low-income Americans, including roughly 40,000 in Atlantic and Cape May counties — the Community FoodBank of New...
Pleasantville entrepreneur builds the nation’s largest African American-owned bike retailer, gives back to community
Nearly a decade ago, in October 2015, James Bussey turned a simple love of bicycles into what would become the largest African American–owned bicycle retail chain in the country. Freedom City Bike Club, headquartered in Pleasantville, began “humbly,” as Bussey said....
Five favorites: Shop small this holiday season
The holidays are coming fast, and if you’re like me, November is the time to prepare. When it comes to shopping, local businesses are always the best choice. When you shop local, you help small businesses thrive right here at the Jersey Shore. The unique charm of our...
Red Oak set to open this weekend
Cannabis business transforms prominent Absecon corner What was once a deteriorated, long-abandoned True Value building in Absecon has been reborn through the vision of Red Oak’s founders. They set their sights on bringing a premium cannabis experience home to the New...
New Northfield play cafe Electric Donuts serves up coffee, donuts and family fun
Family Tides When visitors walk into Electric Donuts, it’s clear this isn’t an average coffee shop. With bright walls, donuts piled high with creative toppings, specialty coffee drinks and a play space tucked in the back, Northfield’s recently opened play cafe is...
