by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey
By Madison Russ If there’s one thing Michelle Stella Riordan doesn’t do, it’s slow down. She even jokes that those close to her say she has two speeds: high speed and asleep. Whether she’s spearheading local STEM programs and clubs or researching the cosmos, the Egg...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 30, 2025 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey
By Madison Russ A room full of teenagers might typically buzz with chatter, but inside the STEM building at the Police Activities League of Egg Harbor Township and Atlantic County, visitors are met with a focused quiet where the organization’s competitive robotics...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 23, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey
By Madison Russ Three winters ago, professional surfer Rob Kelly set out to push his limits. Sitting in his van on icy mornings, blasting music to psych himself up, the idea of jumping into the frigid Atlantic in just swim trunks wasn’t entirely inviting. But Kelly, a...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 23, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
By Madison Russ Most minimum wage workers likely noticed a boost to their pay earlier this month, yet some business owners continue to be concerned about rising labor costs. As of Jan. 1, New Jersey’s minimum wage increased by 36 cents to $15.49 an hour as part of an...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, Health and Fitness, South Jersey, The Wildwoods
By Madison Russ When the stress of putting food on the table and just scraping by weighs heavy, health care can easily fall to the wayside. But one local nonprofit is offering residents a chance to prioritize their health — completely free of charge. On Friday, Jan....
