‘Boardwalk Empire’: Fact vs. fiction
One of the measures of a fictional film or television show’s quality and entertainment value is just how believable it is. In several cases over the decades, film fiction has almost become fact in the eyes of the public. One example is “The Godfather.” As a result of...
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge offers a summer retreat for nature lovers
Just minutes from the beaches, casinos and busy shore towns of South Jersey lies a very different world. At the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, visitors can trade crowds and traffic for quiet marshes, winding trails and some of the best wildlife viewing in...
From support group to regional impact: Isabelle Mosca’s 24-year mission for autism acceptance
Coastal Conversations If you have ever wondered what it looks like when one person decides to make a difference and simply does not stop, meet Isabelle Mosca. Twenty-four years ago, she started a small parent support group in South Jersey for families navigating an...
Local heavyweights ready for big challenge
Margate’s Ben Gravy, Ocean City’s Rob Kelly or any local surfer will tell you that constantly riding waist-high waves won’t help much when it comes time tackle 10-foot swells. The same goes for boxing. First-round victories against overmatched opponents do little to...
NJ delays new flood rules for further changes
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will delay the implementation of controversial new flood rules adopted on the final day of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration by a year to give regulators more time to make amendments. The move to walk back...
