Local dog wins Westminster Best in Show
By Heidi Clayton On Feb. 11, history was made at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show when a Giant Schnauzer was the first of his breed to win Best in Show. Grand Champion Gold Hearthmore’s Wintergreen Mountain TI CGC TKN FITB, also known as Monty, was selected...
Launching a love for learning: How one educator is sharing science and inspiring young minds
By Madison Russ If there’s one thing Michelle Stella Riordan doesn’t do, it’s slow down. She even jokes that those close to her say she has two speeds: high speed and asleep. Whether she’s spearheading local STEM programs and clubs or researching the cosmos, the Egg...
Aviation park taking off with development of second building
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle We are all aware that Atlantic County has a desperate need to diversify its economy from its reliance on the casino industry. Unfortunately, due to many factors such as substantial new competition, online gaming and sports betting, local...
Healthcare costs in retirement
By Eric Reich One of the biggest concerns for retirees is the cost of healthcare, and rightly so. Medical expenses are estimated to run a retired couple around $315,000 over their retirement. This can obviously take up a significant portion of a retiree’s...
A farm grows in Atlantic City
By Chef Christina Martin Recently I visited the CROPS (Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces) food hub located at 167 S. Tennessee Ave. in Atlantic City. I sat down with Director of Operations Alexis Flack, who has been with CROPS since 2022; and food...
