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Crafting wonder in miniature:  Jen Ottepka’s small-animal photography

Crafting wonder in miniature:  Jen Ottepka’s small-animal photography

by Sarah Fertsch | Dec 18, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Sarah Fertsch, South Jersey

By all appearances, the mouse is hammering away in a Christmas workshop, hard at work among miniature tools and carefully crafted props. Has Santa’s workshop been shrunk? Elves disguised as rodents make whimsical toys in miniature in preparation for Christmas Day....
Locals’ last-minute gift guide

Locals’ last-minute gift guide

by Sarah Fertsch | Dec 18, 2025 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Sarah Fertsch, Top Stories, Wahoo

If your holiday shopping plan somehow turned into “I’ll deal with it later,” you are not alone. Luckily, South Jersey is packed with local businesses offering thoughtful, easy-to-grab gifts that look intentional (even if they weren’t). From cozy comforts to memorable...
Five Christmas cookie recipes that will make Santa’s mouth water

Five Christmas cookie recipes that will make Santa’s mouth water

by Sarah Fertsch, Staff Writer | Dec 11, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, Recipes, Sarah Fertsch, South Jersey

Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for. You can smell it in the air — sugar, evergreen bristles, peppermint and white chocolate. It’s time to turn on the Hallmark Channel and relish in the magic of Christmas. Now is the time to stir up something sweet, so...
Love, a Stranger: How an Atlantic City woman is reimagining support for people facing eating disorders

Love, a Stranger: How an Atlantic City woman is reimagining support for people facing eating disorders

by Sarah Fertsch | Dec 4, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Health, South Jersey

Sarah Callazzo, 27, speaks with a clarity that comes from surviving something heavy and choosing to turn that pain outward into purpose. As the founder of Love, a Stranger, a newly launched national support line for people affected by eating disorders, she is building...
Ten South Jersey nonprofits to support this holiday season

Ten South Jersey nonprofits to support this holiday season

by Sarah Fertsch | Nov 6, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Sarah Fertsch, South Jersey

South Jersey families continue to feel the strain of economic uncertainty. The recent government shutdown has increased food insecurity and financial stress, while rising living costs and an unpredictable job market leave many searching for stability. Yet amid the...
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