From Ocean City to Africa, local author Vincent Malfitano finds new purpose in retirement
For many, retirement means slowing down, but for Ocean City resident Vincent Malfitano, it has meant anything but. The retired prosecutor and former Ocean City lifeguard has turned his retirement years into a time of exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections...
Don’t leave your dog in a hot car
A few weeks ago, while I was in a pharmacy in Egg Harbor Township on one of the hottest days of the summer yet, an Egg Harbor Township police officer came inside trying to find the owner of a vehicle that contained a dog inside suffering from what appeared to be...
Northfield honors Fourth of July with patriotic parade
Northfield residents gathered on the morning of July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with the town’s annual parade. The festive event brought together local businesses, community organizations, and families in a spirited display of patriotism and civic pride....
Planning for future incapacity
I’m a big believer in planning (shocker, I know). Financial planning should start as soon as possible to help make your life easier in the future. A decline in health is inevitable, as much as I know none of us wants to talk about it. Not planning for it, when we know...
Stronger Together: Local groups provide support for those coping with PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is something we often associate with military veterans and for good reason. Many who have served in combat zones carry invisible wounds that linger long after they have returned home. But PTSD affects not only those in uniform,...
