It’s not too late — And here’s why your flu shot still matters
Views from the Shore Recently, while filling in as a guest host on Newstalk 92.3 FM WOND, I had Dr. Gregory Herman from Shore Physicians Group on the air to talk about flu season. And what he had to say might surprise some of you who think flu shots are only...
Upper Township advances plan for cannabis sales near Ocean City
Officials in Upper Township have taken the first formal steps toward allowing a cannabis dispensary within a limited commercial corridor near one of the primary gateways to Ocean City. At a recent Township Committee meeting, members unanimously approved three...
State park jobs open across South Jersey’s most beloved natural spaces
For South Jersey residents looking ahead to summer, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is offering more than just seasonal work; it’s offering opportunity, stability and a chance to spend the season immersed in the region’s state parks. The DEP is...
Chelsea Heights School teacher unites friends to feed homeless in A.C.
At Chelsea Heights School in Atlantic City, Nisa McNair is known as a dedicated teacher. Outside of the classroom, she has quietly taken on another role — rooted in compassion, purpose and action. For the past three years, McNair has organized and prepared meals for...
Messy but meaningful: Occupational therapist talks about why sensory play matters
Family Tides Sensory play has become something of a parenting buzzword lately, popping up everywhere from social media feeds to community events advertising hands-on activities for young children. But what might look like simple mess-making with slime and rice bins to...
