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