by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Apr 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Mainland, News, Northfield, South Jersey
A long-vacant commercial property is getting new life after years of inactivity. The former Tilton Fitness is being redeveloped into an indoor play facility for children and families. The building has remained empty since 2020, when Tilton Fitness closed its...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Apr 2, 2026 | Top Stories, Business, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey, Upper Township
A plan to allow cannabis retail sales along one of Upper Township’s busiest corridors will move forward following a public hearing that drew a strong and divided response from residents. The Township Committee voted unanimously March 23 to adopt an ordinance creating...
by Julia Train | Apr 2, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
New Jersey’s rainy day fund is running out — and experts say the state may not have enough set aside to cover even one full day of government operations if an emergency hits. Rainy day funds (RDFs) are meant to act like a savings account for states. When tax revenue...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 31, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Features, Linwood, News, South Jersey
Mainland Regional High School’s baseball program is facing a sudden leadership transition after three members of the coaching staff, including head coach Joe Smith, stepped down Sunday.The resignations follow the earlier removal of an assistant coach on Friday in...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 26, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, News, South Jersey
Relief spread across Egg Harbor Township and the surrounding region Sunday morning as authorities confirmed that Joel Medina, a 17 year old with autism who had been missing for more than a day, was found safe following an extensive, multi-agency search. Medina...
by shorelocalnews | Mar 26, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds has filed a tort claim alleging that local officials conspired to undermine his office and interfere with the child-abuse case that ended in the acquittal of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small. The notice, submitted Wednesday,...
