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,...
by Heidi Clayton | Apr 30, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
In my ongoing series of raising a puppy, I wanted to talk about the balance of managing the joy that a puppy feels and instilling manners. I frequently talk puppy owners off the ledge of being embarrassed by their puppies “being extra” when they meet new people or...
by T. Eric Reich | Apr 30, 2026 | Finance, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Many of my clients come to my company around retirement, which could mean during the few years leading up to retirement, during retirement, or a few years after retirement. All three of these time segments may require a change in investment strategy. How dramatic the...
by Ashly Mulligan | Apr 29, 2026 | Atlantic County, Editorial, Health and Fitness, South Jersey
“Mom, there are kids just like me.” Those were the words my son said after his first day at a school that truly supported his dyslexia — and I’ll never forget them. For the first time, he didn’t feel alone. And as a parent, neither did I. Like so many...