Launching a love for learning: How one educator is sharing science and inspiring young minds
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...
Local robotics team ranks number one in the state
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...
Ocean City surfer Rob Kelly’s plunge into ‘ice bath surfing’
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...
Local businesses voice concerns over minimum wage increase, rising costs
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...
