by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, South Jersey
To many visitors, the vast expanse of salt marsh stretching toward the back bays is simply part of the scenery. But beneath the grasses lies one of South Jersey’s greatest defenses against coastal flooding, storm surge and erosion — and one of its most...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Ocean City, Somers Point, South Jersey
What if Ocean City became Ocean Sweetie? What if a stroll along the Boardwalk led to candy-coated adventures, or an evening by the bay was filled with peppermint breezes instead of salty air? Those familiar South Jersey places come to life in a delightfully...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey, Top Stories
At 85 years old, Barbara Gose can still picture the view from the top of the Steel Pier diving tower. Perched bareback on a horse nearly 50 feet above the water, she would look out over thousands of spectators filling Atlantic City’s legendary amusement pier....
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | South Jersey, Cape May County, Features, Upper Township
Some treasures are written in pencil on a scrap of notebook paper, tucked inside a glass bottle and forgotten for more than half a century. That’s exactly what happened when Avalon resident John Kauterman was volunteering with the Tidelands Initiative during a...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
Ocean City is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit camping and sleeping in public places, including beaches, parks and other city-owned property. The proposal comes as Jersey Shore communities continue grappling with the growing presence of beach tents,...
