by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look BackBy Fred Miller Seventy-five years ago, there were four movie theaters on the Ocean City Boardwalk: Surf, Strand, Village, and Moorlyn. Last year there were none, but that may change in 2023. There are plans to re-open The Moorlyn Theatre this summer. The...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, Ocean City, South Jersey, Upper Township
By Sarah FertschStaff Writer It all started with a simple idea: grow grapes on a traditional tree farm and open a tasting room named after Ocean City, a famously dry beach town. Then the plans went awry. Mike and Robin Halpern of Collingswood decided to retire down...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness, Pets, South Jersey
Dog TailsBy Heidi Clayton I often hear from puppy owners who tell me that when they’re walking their puppy, the puppy will sometimes put the brakes and refuse to walk farther. Most of the time it’s because they have pushed their puppy to walk farther than their...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey, Sports
By Krystle J Bailey Mark Barbera of Egg Harbor Township recently became the 181st member of a prestigious club of fishermen after catching his ninth billfish off the coast of Miami. A CPA by trade, Barbera caught his first billfish, an Atlantic Blue Marlin, in August...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
By Krystle J Bailey Don’t Give Up: The Stan Adams Jr. Story is a loving, heart-felt memoir written by Karyn Adams of Galloway, NJ. The 2022 book chronicles the journey of 22-year-old Stan Adams, who leads a full and abundant life while living with special needs. Karyn...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 15, 2022 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
From the Editor Last week was a whirlwind of festivities, gatherings, and celebrations. As I look back, my heart is full of love and gratitude for the friends, family, and neighbors that have filled my life. Our second annual ‘Christmas at the Mansion’...