by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 24, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Night in Venice is one of Ocean City’s most beloved summer traditions. The boat parade, now in its 70th year, is an islandwide celebration that brings the entire community together. Boats, decked out with lights, music and creative themes,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 17, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor It always surprises me how quickly summer seems to fly by. One moment, we’re kicking off the season with beach days and barbecues and the next, store aisles are filled with backpacks and notebooks. Time moves fast, especially when the days...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 10, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Fourth of July weekend brought record-breaking crowds to the Jersey Shore, and with blue skies and warm breezes, it’s easy to see why. From beach blankets to boardwalk games, the energy was contagious as locals and visitors came together to...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor The Fourth of July is a celebration of our nation’s independence — and here at the Jersey Shore, it is a time when we come together to show our love of country, connect as a community, and carry on the traditions we treasure. Fireworks will...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 26, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor When I was young, my brothers and I would often get into heated arguments in the back seat of our family station wagon. It didn’t take much — maybe a stray elbow in “my space” or a debate over who was sitting on whose side. Cramped and restless,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor This week, thousands of area graduates will accept their diplomas and toss their caps into the air in celebration. It’s a moment of triumph — a bridge between yesterday’s lessons and tomorrow’s opportunities. Graduation is a deeply emotional...