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Controversial flood rules could see changes before August deadline

by Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, News, South Jersey

A new plan seeks to address an array of coastal and inland flood risks over the next 75 years by expanding the state’s flood maps. Critics say it would raise costs for New Jerseyans. A controversial land management rules proposal meant to guard against floods in an...

Little Gardens Club looks forward to 26th summer garden tour

by Tammy Thornton | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Gardening, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Local garden tours allow visitors a chance to stroll through otherwise secret and private gardens while enjoying the creativity and hard work of others. The Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City will hold their 26th summer garden tour on Sunday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to...

Storms and stories at sea: Aboard the Rubáiyát with Chris Gilmore

by Ronnie Bauer | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Part 2 of a 3-part series on the life of Chris Gilmore For three winters, I lived in a $5-a-night hotel in Essaouira, Morocco, next to Chris Gilmore and his wife, Anita. Essaouira is an ancient city first visited by the Phoenicians around the first century B.C. They...

Blueberries and smiles: Johnny Boy Blues hosts special needs celebration

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor City, South Jersey

On Tuesday, July 8, Johnny Boy Blues in Egg Harbor City marked National Blueberry Day with a joyful celebration for members of the special needs community. Hosted by the Hunter family, the event welcomed participants from Heart of Surfing, a South Jersey nonprofit...

Northend Grill opens in Somers Point

by Rich Baehrle | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Business Buzz, Somers Point, South Jersey

Business Buzz Did you know that Somers Point has a new Northend? That’s right. The Northend Grill opened its doors at 718 Bay Ave. (the former Sushi) during the week of July 4. The first week was a smash hit. Yes, it was a major holiday week and weekend, the weather...