by Tammy Thornton | May 7, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
When we think of Mother’s Day, visions of flowers automatically pop into our heads. In addition to giving mom the night off from cooking, showering her with flowers is a great way to show you care. But gift-giving can get expensive. According to the National Retail...
by T. Eric Reich | May 7, 2026 | Finance, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
A while back, I wrote an article on how to discuss money with your children at different stages of their lives. As we get older and our children become adults, one of the best ways to have this discussion is to hold a moderated family meeting. This is one of my...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 30, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
From the editor As April draws to an end and we move forward into May, our focus turns to Mother’s Day. But I find myself still thinking about April — Autism Awareness Month. This week, I attended the PR Council of Greater Atlantic City luncheon, which focused on...
by Tammy Thornton | Apr 30, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Early spring in South Jersey allows us to experience all of the seasons — sometimes all in one day! First, we start with a little tease when the sun comes out on a brisk day, then we bake in the sun and decide to pack up our winter clothes. As soon as we don our...
by Robin Stoloff | Apr 30, 2026 | Health and Fitness, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Can I vent for a moment? I know I’m not alone here. You’ve been there too, phone pressed to your ear, staring at the ceiling, tapping your foot to a distorted, looping jazz instrumental that you never asked to listen to. You’ve memorized the...
by Jim Malamut | Apr 30, 2026 | Real Estate, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Finance, South Jersey
I am the luckiest guy in the world to be able to live in South Jersey and work in the mortgage business. Before I get to all of that, let me introduce myself as one of the new writers for Shore Local, where my focus will be real estate! My name is Jim Malamut,...
