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....
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, News, South Jersey, Top Stories
For generations, New Jersey’s open-water lifeguards have been the first to sprint toward danger. Whether diving into pounding surf to rescue a struggling swimmer, treating a cardiac emergency on the beach or coordinating with police and EMS during a crisis,...
by Julia Train | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, News, South Jersey, Top Stories
The rehabilitation of the historic Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing received the 2026 National Dam Rehabilitation Award from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), recognizing the project for its innovative design, funding strategy and improvements to...
by Rich Baehrle | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Mays Landing, South Jersey, Sports, Top Stories
Business Buzz Some entrepreneurs build businesses. Others create destinations that leave a lasting impact on an entire community. Frank Ruocco has become one of those visionaries. Throughout his career in real estate development, site development, hospitality, and...
by Julia Train | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Top Stories
New Jersey is taking another step toward a more sustainable future. Starting Aug. 1, the state’s new “Skip the Stuff” bill (S3195) will go into effect, changing how restaurants provide disposable utensils and condiments. The statewide law applies to...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, South Jersey, Top Stories
Most South Jersey kids spend their summers on baseball diamonds or at the beach. But for brothers Keagan and Brogan Santana, summer weekends are spent climbing onto the backs of bucking bulls and chasing 8-second rides. The Mays Landing brothers have become rising...
