by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 24, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Night in Venice is one of Ocean City’s most beloved summer traditions. The boat parade, now in its 70th year, is an islandwide celebration that brings the entire community together. Boats, decked out with lights, music and creative themes,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 17, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor It always surprises me how quickly summer seems to fly by. One moment, we’re kicking off the season with beach days and barbecues and the next, store aisles are filled with backpacks and notebooks. Time moves fast, especially when the days...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 10, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey
Letter from the editor Fourth of July weekend brought record-breaking crowds to the Jersey Shore, and with blue skies and warm breezes, it’s easy to see why. From beach blankets to boardwalk games, the energy was contagious as locals and visitors came together to...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor City, South Jersey
On Tuesday, July 8, Johnny Boy Blues in Egg Harbor City marked National Blueberry Day with a joyful celebration for members of the special needs community. Hosted by the Hunter family, the event welcomed participants from Heart of Surfing, a South Jersey nonprofit...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Somers Point, South Jersey
Thousands gathered on the Somers Point beach on the evening of July 4 for a festive celebration filled with music, fireworks and community pride. The night kicked off with a standout performance by 19-year-old Taylor Pontari of Absecon, who delivered a stirring...
