Experiences are the gifts that last
Letter from the editor There are moments during the holiday season that instantly transport us back to childhood — the sound of a familiar song, the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies, the feeling that something magical is about to happen. For me, one of those...
Beth Israel constructs 12-foot LEGO menorah during Hanukkah celebration
Family, friends, and members of the community joined together at Congregation Beth Israel in Northfield, on Saturday Dec. 13, to construct a 12-foot LEGO menorah as part of their Hanukkah celebration. A multi-generation group of 150 people, ranging from babies to...
No white Christmas expected this year
It’s been one of the coldest starts to December on record at the Jersey Shore. However, a thaw will be coming soon, leaving our chances of a white Christmas at near zero. The Climate Prediction Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
Local stitching club and high school students team up to comfort hospitalized children
Ryan’s Case for Smiles is a nonprofit organization with a heartfelt mission. A mission to bring comfort and cheer to children in hospitals through handmade pillowcases. By partnering with medical facilities and community volunteers, the organization transforms...
Allegiant expands service from Atlantic City Airport to Florida with four new routes
Each year, about 450,000 passengers fly from Atlantic City Airport (ACY) to Florida with Spirit Airlines. This winter, travelers booking those trips will have two airline options. Just in time for snowbird season, when residents of colder regions head south for the...
