by Elisa Jo Eagan | Aug 28, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Real Estate, South Jersey
Real Estate Matters This summer has brought me back to memories of my childhood, growing up in the 1960s and 1970s here in our Shore Local area. When I was 4 years old, in the summer of 1966, my father, mother and I were living in Margate, on Amherst Avenue in the...
by Heidi Clayton | Aug 28, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
One of the biggest issues I deal with, in terms of people asking for help with their dogs, is dog reactivity. These are the dogs that lose their minds when they see another dog by barking, snapping, lunging, or trying to drag their owners toward the dog to start some...
by Cindy Fertsch | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor The ocean has always been my refuge — a place of joy, peace and adventure — but it is also a mighty force that commands caution. With Hurricane Erin churning offshore this week, lifeguards are warning of rough surf and rip currents, a timely...
by Robin Stoloff, Health Reporter | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness, South Jersey
August has a special kind of magic. The sun is still blazing, the days are long and we are in full summer mode. Yet, as the month moves along, many of us notice how quickly the season is passing. Those long-planned vacations, beach days and backyard barbecues can...
by Tammy Thornton | Aug 21, 2025 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Whether you are working towards adding more native plants to your garden or seeking plants that can handle our increasingly hot South Jersey summers, look no further than Stokes’ aster. Bluish-purple flowers from this native perennial will attract pollinators such as...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Ensure your boat is ready for the water with this checklist No matter how much experience you have on the water, prepping your boat – and your passengers – before leaving the dock can make for a more enjoyable experience. To prepare for a safe and...
