by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 19, 2026 | Atlantic County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
From the editor Have you ever wanted something so much that it started to work against you? I found myself in that situation recently. After a long winter, I have been more than ready for spring to arrive. I’ve been watching for it, almost willing it to come —...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 12, 2026 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey, Top Stories
From the editor Ten years ago, the very first issue of Shore Local rolled off the press — a modest 28-page publication built on a big idea: create a newspaper dedicated to celebrating the people, places and events that make the Jersey Shore such a special place to...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 5, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
From the editor As military action against Iran unfolds, one principle remains steady regardless of where we stand politically: We support the men and women who serve our country. We may disagree about decisions made in Washington, and analyze foreign policy and...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 26, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
From the editor Like many across South Jersey, the recent blizzard kept us homebound for several days. Despite the inconvenience of yet another snowstorm, we tried to embrace it. The wind howled, the snow piled high, but inside our home, we felt warm and cozy. We...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 19, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
From the editor I think we may have finally turned a corner. The temperature reached the mid-forties yesterday. That may not seem so great. But with the sun shining and little to no wind, it felt almost luxurious — the kind of afternoon that invites you out for...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 12, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
From the editor As a little girl, I thought love would arrive all at once — obvious, unmistakable and life-changing. First, it was the image of a prince on a horse. Later, it became a football player and a prom date. I believed love was something you found, something...
