The real Jersey Devil
Letter from the editor For generations, New Jersey residents have shared stories about the Jersey Devil, the legendary creature said to roam the Pine Barrens. According to folklore, the story began in 1735, when a woman known as Mother Leeds was enduring a difficult...
Halloween has grown up — and grown bigger
Letter from the editor When I was young, Halloween was fun. We placed a pumpkin on the porch, picked out a costume and went trick-or-treating through the neighborhood on Oct. 31, often with a pillowcase serving as a candy bag. That was about it. There were no 12-foot...
Stepping back in time: A visit to the mall
Letter from the editor Last weekend, I visited my daughter in Collingswood. We did what mothers and daughters have done for generations: We went to the mall. “But aren’t malls dead?” you may be wondering. No one told the Cherry Hill Mall. Walking inside...
My unforgettable introduction to nor’easters
Remembering the Dec. 1992 Nor’easter Letter from the editor Living at the Jersey Shore teaches you to take the word “nor’easter” seriously. Very seriously. I’m not a meteorologist, but I believe nor’easters are a greater threat than hurricanes. They do not...
Fall into something new
Letter from the editor Fall officially arrived this week. Cooler mornings have returned, mums are adding bursts of color to front porches, and our calendars are filling with festivals, football games and all the traditions that make this season special. The familiar...
