Ocean City surfer Rob Kelly’s plunge into ‘ice bath surfing’
By Madison Russ Three winters ago, professional surfer Rob Kelly set out to push his limits. Sitting in his van on icy mornings, blasting music to psych himself up, the idea of jumping into the frigid Atlantic in just swim trunks wasn’t entirely inviting. But Kelly, a...
Local businesses voice concerns over minimum wage increase, rising costs
By Madison Russ Most minimum wage workers likely noticed a boost to their pay earlier this month, yet some business owners continue to be concerned about rising labor costs. As of Jan. 1, New Jersey’s minimum wage increased by 36 cents to $15.49 an hour as part of an...
Volunteers in Medicine to host Free Day of Care
By Madison Russ When the stress of putting food on the table and just scraping by weighs heavy, health care can easily fall to the wayside. But one local nonprofit is offering residents a chance to prioritize their health — completely free of charge. On Friday, Jan....
Local artist’s painting of iconic boardwalk heading to Rome
By Madison Russ Some of Russ Simmons’ earliest memories include sitting on his grandmother’s back porch with a paintbrush in hand. Raised in an artistically inclined family, his creative interests were encouraged from a young age. Now, the North Cape May...
