by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 2, 2026 | Top Stories, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
In the wake of a heartbreaking loss just up the road at the Philadelphia Zoo, a new red panda is offering a sense of renewal at the Cape May County Zoo. Ember, a 9-month-old red panda, arrived earlier this month and is already capturing attention. Zoo officials say...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Apr 2, 2026 | Top Stories, Business, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey, Upper Township
A plan to allow cannabis retail sales along one of Upper Township’s busiest corridors will move forward following a public hearing that drew a strong and divided response from residents. The Township Committee voted unanimously March 23 to adopt an ordinance creating...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 31, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Features, Linwood, News, South Jersey
Mainland Regional High School’s baseball program is facing a sudden leadership transition after three members of the coaching staff, including head coach Joe Smith, stepped down Sunday.The resignations follow the earlier removal of an assistant coach on Friday in...
by shorelocalnews | Mar 30, 2026 | Top Stories, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will celebrate women leaders at its annual Salute to Working Women event. This year, Lindsay Monihan, owner and manager of Monihan Realty, will be recognized as the main honoree for her leadership in business and...
by shorelocalnews | Mar 30, 2026 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Top Stories, What's Happening
Ocean City’s spring calendar continues with traditional Easter events that showcase the Boardwalk and Downtown districts. The second of two Great Egg Hunts will return to the Boardwalk on Saturday, April 4. Participating merchants will invite children up to age 7 to...
by Julia Train | Mar 26, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Top Stories
For over a decade, Project Prom has been helping local students feel confident and celebrated on one of high school’s most memorable — and expensive — nights. The initiative grew from helping a community member acquire a prom dress for their daughter in 2014 into...
