Cindy Fertsch

An Estell Manor educator, Sarah Foley, was honored on Tuesday, Dec. 3 for administering the Heimlich maneuver and saving a choking coworker, Jennifer Graff, at a work dinner.

Hundreds braved the chilly temperatures for a joyful afternoon at Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy on Saturday, Dec. 14. The farm hosted its Stocking Stuffer Saturday event, hosting nearly a dozen local craft vendors selling their best items. Whether it was shopping for last minute gifts, sipping on seasonal beverages, ice skating, or singing along to a cheerful melody, there was plenty of fun to be had.

My mom suggested that I'm too busy to make Christmas cookies this year. I looked at her as if she lost her mind. In hindsight, I realize she was just trying to ease my stress and shorten my endless to-do list. But for me, there will always be time to make Christmas cookies – because it's our tradition.

The Marjorie and Lewis Katz Jewish Community Center in Margate hosted a Community Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 15. In a festive atmosphere, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, with multiple stations, latkes and donuts, and music by Cantor Green. A one-mile Dreidel Dash highlighted the festivities. Hanukkah will begin at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, ending at nightfall on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Even if you wish you lived in South Florida, far away from any winter weather, chances are the thought of snow on Christmas puts at least a small grin on your face.

The closure of Wonderland this summer hit Ocean City like a body blow. For decades, it stood as a cherished, family-friendly centerpiece of the Boardwalk. Its abrupt shutdown shocked residents and visitors alike, leaving us stunned.

For those struggling, the holidays can be a time that's far from cheerful. But a group of local organizations are teaming up to host two events in Atlantic City aimed at making the holidays a little brighter for those in need.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated the holiday season with its “12 days of Giving” initiative, with the resort and the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation gifting more than $50,000 to local organizations.

“After careful consideration, the Atlantic City Airshow will take a strategic pause for 2025. We will use this time to reevaluate the overall operations of the show – reevaluating community engagement, assessing costs, reviewing logistics and creatively considering what future Atlantic City Airshows could look like. It is our sincere hope that we will once again be in a position to hold an Airshow in 2026.

Shore Medical Center recently named ER Nurse Bill Bingham, RN, its December Employee of the Month for consistently delivering outstanding service and embodying the organization's mission, vision, and values.