by Bruce Klauber | Apr 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey
On an unseasonably warm August afternoon in 1975, I went through the day’s mail and found a large envelope with a Temple University return address. It was my diploma. That was the good news. The not-so-good news was, though I had been working as a professional...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Apr 2, 2026 | Top Stories, Business, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey, Upper Township
A plan to allow cannabis retail sales along one of Upper Township’s busiest corridors will move forward following a public hearing that drew a strong and divided response from residents. The Township Committee voted unanimously March 23 to adopt an ordinance creating...
by shorelocalnews | Mar 26, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Food & Beverage, Somers Point, South Jersey
Hospitality veteran and Somers Point resident Chris Webb is launching his first independent concept: Webster’s Tavern. Webb and his team have purchased the former Windjammer Café in Somers Point and are transforming the space into a neighborhood pub centered on great...
by Sarah Fertsch | Mar 26, 2026 | News, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Features, South Jersey
Just three years after bold promises to transform the Jersey Shore into a hub for film and television production, ACX1 Studios has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, casting doubt on the city’s ability to reinvent itself beyond gaming and seasonal tourism. The filing,...
by Rich Baehrle | Mar 19, 2026 | Atlantic County, Business, Features, Food & Beverage, Linwood, South Jersey
Business Buzz There’s a fresh buzz brewing in Linwood — and it’s happening right along the highly traveled New Road corridor. There is a change of the local coffee guard. The former PJ’s Coffee & Café at Cornerstone Commerce Center has officially transitioned to a...
by shorelocalnews | Mar 16, 2026 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Features, South Jersey
The City of Atlantic City celebrated the success of its recent Small Business Micro-Grant Program with a special reception on Thursday, March 12, 2026, honoring the recipients at Island Bar at Showboat Resort. The event brought together city leaders and entrepreneurs...
