by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey
April marks the quiet return of one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic creatures – the blue crab. After spending the winter buried in the muddy bottoms of back bays and tidal creeks, these hard-shelled locals begin to stir as water temperatures slowly rise. Their...
by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Features, Margate, South Jersey
A Mays Landing man remains in critical condition after being struck by an NJ Transit train earlier this month. Family, friends and community members are rallying to support his recovery. Tyree Montford, 40, was critically injured on April 13 after being struck by...
by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
As the Jersey Shore prepares for another busy summer, beach badge prices for 2026 remain largely consistent across South Jersey. Here’s a town-by-town guide that includes pricing and where to purchase your tags. Atlantic City Atlantic City continues to stand out as...
by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 16, 2026 | History, Cape May, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Less than a mile from the historic Cape May Lighthouse is another legendary structure with a different feel. Battery 223 has been part of the coastal landscape in Cape May Point since it was completed in 1943. The bunker/gun emplacement boasts 20 rooms, six-foot-thick...
by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 9, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
There’s something timeless about a stroll down Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. Maybe it’s the salt air drifting in from the ocean just a few blocks away, or the cheerful rhythm of shoppers ducking in and out of boutiques with sun-kissed shoulders and iced coffees in...
