by Tammy Thornton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
Like a friend that comes back to visit every summer, the flowers of Bee Balm (Monarda) show up in my garden late in June, hang around until the first frost, then fade away until the following season. Bee Balm has an unusual look that reminds me of fireworks, which is...
by Heidi Clayton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets
I received a few emails regarding my article last week about managing a puppy in a multi-dog household. It makes me happy to see that people are reading the very valuable Shore Local, and I am happy to help dogs, so I thought I would expand on a few things regarding...
by T. Eric Reich | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Finance
Last week, a question came up about how a client should title an account. Account titling can be extremely important for estate planning purposes. What struck me as we were discussing it was all of the different types of account titling possible. It can be completely...
by Ursula Duffy | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial
The Cosmic Connection Rising sign horoscopes for July 9 – 15 ♈ Aries: Direct your attention and focus this week on reframing all things about home. If anything isn’t completely fulfilling, set your sights on refreshing what already exists or calling in something new....
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor
Letter from the editor This Fourth of July carries special significance as our nation marks its 250th birthday. Across South Jersey, communities will come together to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with parades, concerts, fireworks and family traditions...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
While summer provides the full sun and warmth that flowers need to be at their peak, heat waves are too much of a good thing. An extended period of extreme heat can damage plants and wreak havoc on your garden. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your plants to...
