by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey, What's Happening
On Saturday, July 18, Skate AC will celebrate the one-year anniversary of Uptown Skatepark with its largest Uptown Takeover yet. The free festival, held at Uptown Skatepark, 201 N. Massachusetts Ave., is part of the North to Shore Festival and will feature...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor
Letter from the editor It normally takes me about 10 minutes to drive to the beach. Last weekend, however, when my daughter came to visit, that same 5 mile trip stretched into nearly 45 minutes — and that doesn’t include the time we spent circling for a parking...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor
Letter from the editor This Fourth of July carries special significance as our nation marks its 250th birthday. Across South Jersey, communities will come together to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with parades, concerts, fireworks and family traditions...
by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey
Before the first child races through the castle gates each morning, Storybook Land is already alive with activity. As the sun rises over the beloved Egg Harbor Township amusement park, employees quietly water colorful flower beds, inspect every ride, sweep winding...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 25, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor
Letter from the editor There are certain moments in history that bring generations together. America’s Bicentennial in 1976 was one of those moments. I remember it well. As an 8-year-old student, I was chosen to play the Statue of Liberty in my school play. It...
