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Pleasantville entrepreneur builds the nation’s largest African American-owned bike retailer, gives back to community

by Julia Train | Nov 6, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Pleasantville, South Jersey

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

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 6, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, South Jersey

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

by shorelocalnews | Oct 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, South Jersey

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

by Madison Russ | Oct 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Northfield, South Jersey

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...

Discover Ducktown: The ‘Little Italy’ of Atlantic City

by shorelocalnews | Oct 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Atlantic City is a rich and wildly diverse destination, where each neighborhood has its own distinct culture and atmosphere. Among its most beloved areas is Ducktown — known as the “Little Italy” of Atlantic City — a compact neighborhood filled with culinary gems,...

It’s ‘tea time’ at Linwood’s Petals & Pours

by Chuck Darrow | Oct 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Food & Beverage, Linwood, South Jersey

In this unceasingly rushed and often-harsh world, a place where one can go to refresh and recharge in a genteel, slow-paced environment is not only welcome, but, one might argue, a necessity for survival. And that’s what guests can find at Linwood’s Petals &...