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New Year’s resolutions you can actually stick with

by Delaney Crawford | Dec 30, 2025 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

As the New Year’s Eve celebrations wind down and the buzz of Christmas cheer and the sparkling décor slowly fades into the background, life begins to settle back into its normal routine. You might be wondering, what now? Instead of letting the end of the holiday...

Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus: A major success story

by Bruce Klauber | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey

Those who have not visited Atlantic City in several years frequently voice surprise over the major presence of Stockton University in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood. Looking at the impressive, modern structures for the first time leads some to believe that Stockton...

Jersey Shore business alive and well going into 2026

by Rich Baehrle | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Business Buzz, Cape May County, South Jersey

Business Buzz Overall, Jersey Shore businesses had a great year in 2025. Casino industry overview The casino industry experienced tremendous growth compared with 2024, based on numbers reported by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Land-based revenue,...

Jason Kelce invests in a shore favorite

by Sarah Fertsch | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Sarah Fertsch, Sea Isle City, South Jersey, Top Stories

If you have ever eaten fries in Sea Isle City, chances are you have met Hank Sauce. It is on restaurant tables. It is in beach house kitchens. It is probably in your fridge right now. And now it has a very familiar (and famous) fan backing it. Former Eagles center...

Lox, eggs and onions: A light, luscious New Year’s brunch

by Lisa Zaslow Segelman | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

For hosts who’ve had enough of holiday prep Pass It Down Family Favorites With a Side of Memories “What can I bring?” “How about some apps?” “I’m at ShopRite. Need anything last minute?” “No, I don’t mind hosting. Just bring yourselves.” Texts and calls...

Year in sports review

by David Weinberg | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Sports

Happy New Year, everyone! The past 12 months were filled with outstanding accomplishments on the local sports landscape. From the beach in Avalon, to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, lifeguards, boxers and the...