Pleasantville entrepreneur builds the nation’s largest African American-owned bike retailer, gives back to community
Nearly a decade ago, in October 2015, James Bussey turned a simple love of bicycles into what would become the largest African American–owned bicycle retail chain in the country. Freedom City Bike Club, headquartered in Pleasantville, began “humbly,” as Bussey said....
Ocean City loses control of Route 52 Causeway lights
Driving into Ocean City at night on the Route 52 Causeway, also called the 9th Street Bridge, visitors normally see colorful lights glowing underneath that often change to reflect different causes, events and holidays. In the past, the bridge has been lit blue and...
Congress Hall’s winter wonderland recognized as one of America’s top Christmas destinations
Each year, Cape May’s historic Congress Hall transforms its property into a festive Winter Wonderland that has become one of the most beloved traditions in town. During the Christmas season, visitors can stroll throughout the hotel’s Grand Lawn and shop from about 20...
Salartash Family Foundation’s Pickled Pink Tournament returns to raise funds for local breast cancer patients
After being diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, Mandanna Salartash recognized how fortunate she was not to face financial hardship during treatment. Seeing other women struggle inspired her to establish the 501(c)(3) Salartash Family Foundation in 2024 and...
