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 Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
A day at the beach in Ocean City turned into an unexpected marine biology lesson last week when several children discovered live whelks along the shoreline. While many visitors are familiar with the large spiral shells that frequently wash onto South Jersey beaches,...
by Julia Train | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
For Chuck Knutson, one military funeral changed everything. More than a decade ago, the Marine Corps veteran agreed to help conduct funeral honors for a fellow service member. Although he had spent years volunteering for veteran-related causes, he was hesitant to take...
by Bruce Klauber | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Margate, South Jersey
Long after the fact, I was told by surviving family members that my mother loved the Atlantic City area, and my father hated it. Mom loved Lou’s in Ventnor. Dad preferred playing golf and tennis in Tamarac, Florida. Still, being the relatively good husband that he...
by Michael | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, South Jersey, What's Happening
Atlantic City Farmers Market Fridays, 4 – 6 p.m. Fisherman’s Park Community Garden, Massachusetts & Drexel Avenues Join C.R.O.P.S. for their weekly farmers markets, where you can shop for locally grown vegetables, fruit and herbs. Plus, enjoy free activities and a...
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....
