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A celebration 250 years in the making

A celebration 250 years in the making

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 25, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

Letter from the editor There are certain moments in history that bring generations together. America’s Bicentennial in 1976 was one of those moments. I remember it well. As an 8-year-old student, I was chosen to play the Statue of Liberty in my school play. It...
Salty air and fatherly wisdom

Salty air and fatherly wisdom

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 18, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

Letter from the editor Father’s Day along the Jersey Shore carries its own kind of magic. Some of my fondest memories are tied to the salt air and my husband’s steadfast presence with our children by the water. Whether we were crabbing off the dock, paddling on back...
A great big beautiful tomorrow

A great big beautiful tomorrow

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 11, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

Letter from the editor This month, thousands of graduates will toss their caps into the air, celebrating the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. These graduates are our future leaders, doctors, nurses, teachers, therapists, builders, electricians,...
The locals have spoken

The locals have spoken

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 11, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

From the editor There is something Bob and I have learned over the years, whether we’re at home along the Jersey Shore or traveling somewhere new: If you want the best experience, ask a local. It’s often the tucked-away breakfast spot with the best coffee...
The ocean is beautiful — and dangerous

The ocean is beautiful — and dangerous

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 4, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

Letter from the editor The ocean has always been my refuge — a place of joy, peace, adventure and some of my most treasured memories. Whether it’s an early morning walk along the shoreline, the sound of waves breaking on the beach or a day spent with family in...
The day I soared above the Jersey Shore

The day I soared above the Jersey Shore

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | May 28, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

From the editor One of the most exciting — and honestly terrifying — experiences of my life happened in 2019 when I had the opportunity to fly in a stunt plane ahead of the former Thunder Over the Boardwalk airshow in Atlantic City. Even now, years later, I can still...
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      • Ursula Duffy
      • Christina Martin
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      • Scott Cronick
      • Delaney Crawford
      • Tammy Thornton
      • Brian Cahill
      • Sarah Fertsch
      • Elisa Jo Eagan
      • Heidi Clayton
      • David Setley
      • David Weinberg
      • Eric Reich
      • Doug Deutsch
      • Bruce Klauber
      • Chuck Darrow
      • Holly Martin
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