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The waves we never forget

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Editorial, Letters from the editor, South Jersey

How a Heart of Surfing event became a reminder of what matters most Letter from the editor Some days have a way of changing your perspective. Saturday was one of those days. It was a glorious morning on the beach in front of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City....

This is the moment

by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 23, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

Letter from the editor I love looking forward to something. For much of the year, that something is summer. Like many, I’ve always been drawn to this season. I love warm sand between my toes, the refreshingly cool ocean, the sound of crashing waves or an...

The messages we leave behind

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

Every day, we receive thousands of messages. Texts. Emails. Social media posts. Road signs. Commercials. Most are read in seconds, forgotten in minutes and replaced by the next thing demanding our attention. Yet sometimes, the messages that leave the deepest...

Live whelks surprise young beachcombers in Ocean City

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

A day at the beach in Ocean City turned into an unexpected marine biology lesson last week when several children discovered live whelks along the shoreline. While many visitors are familiar with the large spiral shells that frequently wash onto South Jersey beaches,...

Smithville Inn chef crowned 2026 Gumbo King at Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Smithville, Somers Point, South Jersey

A taste of New Orleans came to the Jersey Shore on Monday as hundreds gathered at The Point Tiki Bar for the annual Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off & Louisiana Music Festival. Hosted by Tony Mart Presents, the event featured an afternoon of unlimited gumbo tastings, live...