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The science behind the tides

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Sarah Fertsch, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

By Sarah FertschStaff Writer Calling all science enthusiasts! Do you ever wonder what makes the ocean move? How do tides work? What makes waves? Read on to sate your curiosity about our amazing ocean. It all comes down to the moon. The moon has its own gravitational...

Eight ‘egg’-cellent ways to celebrate Easter at the Shore

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Sarah Fertsch, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey

By Sarah FertschStaff Writer Easter is a celebration of renewal and resurrection, and our beach community springs back to life. So how exactly can we welcome new life? Here are a couple of activities to add to your holiday itinerary this upcoming Easter: 1. Eat a...

Navigating Thanksgiving conversations: Five topics to avoid and what to talk about instead

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Sarah Fertsch, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

By Sarah Fertsch Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and cherished traditions, whether it’s tossing the football before the turkey’s ready, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or cheering on a favorite pup at the National Dog Show. However, one...