Celebrating what locals know best

Celebrating what locals know best

From the editor There’s something Bob and I have learned over the years, whether we’re at home along the Jersey Shore or traveling somewhere new: if you want the best experience, ask a local. It’s often the tucked-away breakfast spot with the best coffee and pancakes....
Submerged car recovered in Absecon

Submerged car recovered in Absecon

A vehicle believed to have been submerged for an extended period was recovered Sunday near the Faunce Landing Boat Ramp. The operation involved local police, specialized dive teams and U.S. Coast Guard support. The recovery effort began after Absecon police received...
Somers Point sees surge in retail, restaurant development

Somers Point sees surge in retail, restaurant development

A wave of commercial development is reshaping Somers Point, with multiple national chains and locally driven concepts either under construction or preparing to open in the coming months. The city, home to roughly 10,000 residents, is seeing increased interest...
Nurse killed in domestic violence shooting in Egg Harbor Township

Nurse killed in domestic violence shooting in Egg Harbor Township

A nurse was fatally shot Monday morning at a local rehabilitation facility in what authorities are calling a targeted act of domestic violence. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. at ExcelCare, a nursing home on Delilah Road. Victoria Alexander, 38,...
Community mourns loss of business leader Mitchell Gurwicz

Community mourns loss of business leader Mitchell Gurwicz

Atlantic County is mourning the sudden loss of Mitchell Gurwicz, a longtime attorney, business executive and civic leader who died earlier this week while in Florida. He was 55 years old. A lifelong resident of the region, Gurwicz was widely known for his leadership...