Madison Russ

Madison Russ is an award-winning journalist, copy editor and adjunct professor of communication. She has held positions as a features reporter for The Press of Atlantic City, staff writer for The Wildwood Leader and special projects editor for SJ Magazine. An Ocean City native, Madison is passionate about telling stories that matter to locals, often diving into family-focused topics and spotlighting nonprofits. She has been published in top outlets such as The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Business Journal. Her work has earned her multiple New Jersey Press Association awards for responsible journalism and newswriting. Madison is a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. When she's not chasing down leads, you can find her reading, lounging on the beach or going on adventures with her family.

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Volunteers in Medicine to host Free Day of Care

Volunteers in Medicine to host Free Day of Care

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, Health, 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....
Local artist’s painting of iconic boardwalk heading to Rome

Local artist’s painting of iconic boardwalk heading to Rome

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 9, 2025 | Art, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Madison Russ Some of Russ Simmons’ earliest memories include sitting on his grandmother’s back porch with a paintbrush in hand. Raised in an artistically inclined family, his creative interests were encouraged from a young age. Now, the North Cape May...
New year, same antics: What’s next for local punk band Gutter Drunk in 2025

New year, same antics: What’s next for local punk band Gutter Drunk in 2025

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Madison Russ Sitting down to chat on his 35th birthday, Will Boothby, vocalist and guitarist for local punk band Gutter Drunk, has much to reflect on since co-founding the group several years ago. With a new year ahead, the band — Boothby of Ventnor, bassist Brad...

Hope for the Holidays bringing cheer, community support to Atlantic City

by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 19, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

By Madison Russ For those struggling, the holidays can be a time that’s far from cheerful. But a group of local organizations are teaming up to host two events in Atlantic City aimed at making the holidays a little brighter for those in need. In the spirit of...
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