South Jersey food fights: Give peas a chance
Letter from the editor It seems South Jersey has developed a flair for food fights. I’m not talking about the kind we had in the school cafeteria back in fourth grade. I’ll never forget how red the principal’s face turned as he scolded us — I had never seen him so...
Horseback riding in Brigantine offers shore fun throughout the offseason
During the summer, Brigantine’s beaches are filled with people soaking up the sun in their bathing suits and running into the ocean. But once the crowds clear in the offseason, the shoreline becomes a peaceful path for horseback riders. On Friday, Nov. 7, Diane...
Covenant House Sleep Out highlights youth homelessness
Each year, approximately 4.2 million youth, young adults and teens experience homelessness in the United States, including 700,000 unaccompanied minors, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The organization reports that approximately one...
New home for a holiday tradition: Charity League’s Christmas Mart heads to Linwood
The holiday shopping season is here, and whether you are seeking a unique gift for yourself or someone special, you are certain to find it at the Charity League of Atlantic County’s 78th Annual Christmas Mart. This year, the event is moving to its new home at the...Time, love and heart
The best gifts don’t come in a box Two days before Halloween, a young woman and her mom standing in front of me at Hobby Lobby were chatting about their mega-Christmas decoration order as pastel-colored items moved down the counter. I commented that I’d noticed at...
