by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 23, 2026 | South Jersey, Cape May, Cape May County, Features
Cape May’s iconic Congress Hall is enjoying a summer to remember, earning two national accolades that reinforce its status as one of the Jersey Shore’s premier destinations. The historic beachfront resort was recently named one of USA TODAY’s 20 Best...
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...
