by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Health and Fitness, Margate, South Jersey
By Julia Train According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,603,844 new cancer cases were reported and 602,347 people died in 2020 in the United States alone. Cancer affects families across the globe and billions of dollars are raised for research...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Gardening, Linwood, Mainland, South Jersey, What's Happening
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Ghosts and goblins of all ages were welcomed to Linwood Public Library’s Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Approximately 38 children and their families filled the youth section of the library to enjoy an evening of spook-tacular fun...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Steffen Klenk On a dark, spooky Halloween weekend, dozens gathered at Absecon Lighthouse for an evening of thrills and chills. It was the optimal evening for a rare night climb to the top of the 228-step structure. Dozens enjoyed the view from the top as the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Health and Fitness, Somers Point, South Jersey
Views from the Shore By Brian Cahill We have so many people in our Shore Medical Center community whose sole mission is to improve the lives of others. Not only have I seen it firsthand in our doctors, nurses, and clinical support staff, but I have also witnessed it...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Pets, Pleasantville, South Jersey
In recognition of the first week of November as National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter will waive all adoption fees for dogs and cats beginning Nov. 1 through Nov. 15. Sixty-three percent of American households include pets, yet...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Finance, Somers Point, South Jersey
The City of Somers Point has been awarded several grants that will fund various new projects to improve the quality of life in the community. “We are taking an aggressive approach to looking for, and submitting applications for grants that help to improve our city’s...
