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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 5, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
From the editor Let’s start with the obvious: it is cold. Not “grab-a-jacket” cold — but the kind of cold that makes you question your life choices every time you step outside. The wind stings your face, your car needs a pep talk to start and winter at this point...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 29, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Features, South Jersey
From the editor “I got cabin fever, it’s burning in my brain. I’ve got cabin fever, it’s driving me insane.” Those lyrics from the classic Muppets song have been looping in my head lately, especially after the recent snow and ice storm. I love snow — that is, in small...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 22, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
From the editor If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen the 10-year challenge posts — the latest trend of users sharing photos of themselves from 2016 and reflecting on how much has changed. That was the year we began our journey with Shore Local. We soon will...
