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Mainland football player aims to rally the community with cancer fundraiser

by Madison Russ | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Northfield, South Jersey

When Mainland Regional High School rising senior Andrew Gillman heard that longtime family friend Chrissy Naame had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, his mind turned to how he could rally the community to support her. Growing up, the Mainland football player...

Five ways to keep young artists inspired this summer

by Madison Russ | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Family Tides If you’re looking to keep your young artist’s creative spark alive this summer, there are plenty of events happening for little art lovers across Cape May and Atlantic counties. Whether they love painting, watching live theater, or diving into hands-on...

Atlantic County Library System’s summer program brings creative fun for all ages

by Madison Russ | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey

Family Tides Grab your library card — the Atlantic County Library System has a full lineup of exciting events this summer designed to offer fun for the whole family. The Color Our World summer reading program encourages kids, teens and families to get creative and...

Starlux Mini Golf in Wildwood earns spot in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards

by Madison Russ | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, South Jersey, The Wildwoods

If you’re looking for one of the best mini-golf courses in the area, take a trip down to Wildwood. Starlux Mini Golf was recently nominated in the category of “Best Mini Golf/Putt Putt” in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The nomination puts this Wildwood...

Tips and takeaways for teens landing that first summer job

by Madison Russ | Jun 26, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Ocean City, Somers Point, South Jersey

Family Tides Getting a first summer job is a rite of passage for teens living at the shore, whether it’s scooping ice cream, working the front of a boardwalk shop, slinging pizzas or checking beach tags. It’s often an exciting milestone and a chance to earn spending...