Miss New Jersey for America Strong to host Operation Barbie
By Krystle J Bailey After a 15-year break from pageantry, South Jersey’s own Courtney Rice returned to the stage on a mission. The reigning Miss New Jersey for America Strong title holder is heading to Las Vegas in pursuit of the national crown, but before she goes,...Kimmy’s Safe Haven Rescue gives second chances
By Krystle J Bailey Growing up, Kim Brown of Egg Harbor City recalls fond family memories of animal rescues with her dad and siblings, including the time they nursed a squirrel back to health and sent it back to the wild. “That’s just how we were raised,” explains...South Jersey BLEXIT Chapter hosts free community events
By Krystle J Bailey Neysha Parker of Egg Harbor Township is bringing the BLEXIT mission to South Jersey. As the director of the South Jersey BLEXIT Chapter, Neysha works to encourage and empower black and brown community members to get involved through grassroots...Heart of Surfing awards annual scholarships
By Krystle J Bailey Two deserving teenagers received $2,500 scholarships this month in recognition of their volunteer efforts with the local non-profit organization, Heart of Surfing. Lila Ann King and Chase Frieman, the two recent graduates, spent the last several...Tina Notaro brings joy to AC
By Krystle J Bailey Whether you’ve caught her in the community as a mermaid, juggling in the park, blowing bubbles with local youth, hosting sidewalk karaoke at 2 a.m., or curating all-night beach raves, if you’ve met Tina Notaro, you’ve felt her joy. To put a title...
