by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
From the Editor Soon fireworks will light up the coastline as children parade down the block with bikes decked out in red, white, and blue. Beaches will be overflowing with sunbathers and surfers as flags wave with pride in celebration of America’s birthday. Fourth of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
By Sarah Fertsch Holidays are special for many reasons, but for foodies like me, refreshments matter. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or beach day, here are four recipes to spice up your Independence Day: Flag Fruit Pizza Ingredients: One roll of Pilsbury Sugar...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening, South Jersey
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Hot summer days and drooping plants may have you considering a garden of cacti and tumbleweeds. However, by carefully selecting drought-resistant plants, you may save yourself from desert life. In general, once well-established,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
By Sarah Fertsch It’s hot. You may feel like you’re living inside a giant convection oven with all of this heat. We are all desperate for ways to beat the heat, so jump in a pool, turn on a fan, or wear a flowy sundress, and try these cool summer recipes: ...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Entertainment, South Jersey
By Howard Barbanel Welcome to the July 4th weekend – a time of beaches, barbeques, ball games and also a time to space-out watching a great movie, especially if it rains on your parade for a day or two. Here are seven superb cinematic options that I highly recommend:...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Sand Surfers Little boys and girls don slick black wet suits as they practice surfing on ocean-edge sand. Arms outstretched like seagull wings, they balance their sun-screened bodies on un-waxed surfboards while nearby parents dutifully watch their fledglings from...