by Marcella Curcio | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Upper Township
Grub Club When people think of South Jersey dining, shore towns often come to mind. But venture just a few miles inland, and you’ll discover that Upper Township has a dining scene full of local favorites, family traditions, and hidden gems. Whether you’re...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | South Jersey, Cape May County, Features, Upper Township
Some treasures are written in pencil on a scrap of notebook paper, tucked inside a glass bottle and forgotten for more than half a century. That’s exactly what happened when Avalon resident John Kauterman was volunteering with the Tidelands Initiative during a...
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 Christy Fertsch | Jan 15, 2026 | Top Stories, Cape May County, Features, News, Ocean City, South Jersey, Upper Township
Officials in Upper Township have taken the first formal steps toward allowing a cannabis dispensary within a limited commercial corridor near one of the primary gateways to Ocean City. At a recent Township Committee meeting, members unanimously approved three...
by shorelocalnews | Oct 16, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey, Upper Township
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
by Julia Train | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Business, Cape May County, South Jersey, Upper Township, What's Happening
At first glance, not much has changed at Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy in Upper Township. The sheep still graze in the pastures, the same staff as years prior still milk them twice a day, and the farm store still stocks creamy yogurts and artisan cheeses. But one thing did...
