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Luxury hotel in Stone Harbor set to hire 150 workers
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:35 pm
STONE HARBOR — The Reeds at Shelter Haven, a 37-room luxury boutique hotel expected to boost downtown businesses and one of this seashore resort’s largest year-round employers, will open Thursday.
A different kind of gas station opens up in Millville
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:02 am
MILLVILLE — South Jersey Gas on Monday opened a $2 million natural gas fueling station at its North Second Street divisional office, the latest in a slowly growing infrastructure to support the cheaper-than-gasoline fuel.
Replacing South Jersey's aging water pipes could drive up customers' bills
Sunday, June 9, 2013 12:18 am
An expensive problem is buried beneath South Jersey — the winding maze of pipes that delivers drinking water to faucets and taps is getting old.
South Jersey water customers face bigger bills as aging pipes replaced
Sunday, June 9, 2013 12:05 am
An expensive problem is buried beneath South Jersey — the winding maze of pipes that delivers drinking water to faucets and taps is getting old.
RVs offer better living on the road
Sunday, June 9, 2013 12:05 am
Recreational vehicles have evolved to offer more luxuries of home — from second bedrooms with bunks to full-scale, outdoor kitchens built into the side of the trailer.
Travel agency in Lower Township tries getting away from impersonal
Friday, June 7, 2013 12:01 am
LOWER TOWNSHIP - Easy Street Travel is driven by the seasons. But unlike many other businesses in Cape May County, its slow time is the tourist season.
Lower natural gas prices may reduce future electricity costs
Sunday, June 2, 2013 1:11 am
The growth of natural gas-fueled power plants across the country is helping drive down electricity prices at their most expensive times — when the grid is most stressed on hot summer days.
Utility wants to make gas cheaper
Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:01 am
South Jersey Gas has proposed cutting natural gas rates 4.5 percent due to low wholesale costs. That's about $5.94 per month less on the average residential bill, the Folsom-based utility said Friday.
Coming soon: Matthews brings fresh seafood to Cape May Court House
Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00 am
Matthews Seafood Market, a retail fresh seafood market and small eatery, is expected to open about June 21 at 206 Mechanic St. in Cape May Court House, owner Tom Matthews said.
Firm predicts only slight increase in peak summer energy use
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:02 am
The company that coordinates electricity on the massive power grid that includes South Jersey expects peak energy use this summer to increase about 1 percent, slightly lower than normal due to a sluggish economy.
Ventnor shows its artistic side during holiday weekend
Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:30 pm
VENTNOR - There are probably few upscale art galleries where thousand-dollar paintings and sculptures share floor space with a sports section.
Atlantic City firefighters rescue 50 patrons from two stuck elevators at Revel
Sunday, May 26, 2013 9:15 pm
Fifty people trapped in two stuck elevators at Revel early Sunday morning were rescued by Atlantic City firefighters who guided casino patrons up ladders and through dark elevator shafts to safety.
18-year-old killed Sunday morning in Hammonton crash
Sunday, May 26, 2013 8:34 pm
An 18-year-old Hammonton man died Sunday after a vehicle in which he was a passenger crashed into trees along Service Road, Hammonton police said.
Auto insurance costly, varies widely in South Jersey
Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:05 am
Insuring an automobile in New Jersey is not cheap — the state is ranked the third most expensive in the country by one industry measure.
April home sales rise nationally, but not in South Jersey
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:12 pm
Home-sales figures released Wednesday provided a fresh indication that the nationwide improvement in the housing market is not yet evident in southern New Jersey.
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Cape May County Zoo's own 'Dr. Doolittle' thrives on listening to exotic assortment of symptoms
Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:30 am
Dr. Hubert “Doc” Paluch has treated tigers, harbor seals, elephants, whales and lions.
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Lower regional home prices bucking national trend
Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 am
The latest data from the National Association of Realtors puts the region of Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties in limited company.
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Middle Township sign company adapting to shifting business climate
Friday, May 17, 2013 1:00 am
When Dave Arber got into business for himself as the owner of Seashore Signs in 2005, the sign-making industry was fueled by a blockbuster real estate market.
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A.C. billboard recruits students to date 'sugar daddies'
Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:01 am
The company behind a new Atlantic City billboard is promoting a dating website for "sugar daddies," rich and usually older men who lavish gifts on young women in return for their favors.
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Main Street South Jersey: Millville makes a winning transition
Monday, May 6, 2013 12:04 am
Jim’s Lunch in Millville is an iconic downturn business with colorful characters that typifies the appeal of America’s main streets.
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Positivity helps shopkeeper round the corner on cancer
Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:05 am
HAMMONTON - Being a new business owner can be trying and scary, a time of uncertainty the investment will pay off and customers will walk through the door.
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Tilton 8 and IMAX in Northfield offers a new experience at the movies
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 1:42 am
Frank Theatres' renovated Tilton 8 & IMAX in Northfield will see its first customers Thursday. The nearly $2 million investment is the company's latest effort to transform some of its 25 theaters across seven states, the company president said.
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Northfield boutique unique as 'kid friendly'
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:01 am
NORTHFIELD - Shopping for clothes with a few children in tow can be difficult, particularly if the store is not geared to accommodate them, said Margate resident Raina Tallent.
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Mays Landing girl gives party to kids touched by cancer
Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:10 am
An 11-year-old Mays Landing girl who won a Facebook contest for a free party with friends decided to donate it to area children dealing with cancer.
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Cape May County celebration starts Earth Day lineup
Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:05 am
Five-year-old Elijah Weiler was captivated by the sea snails and horseshoe crabs crawling in a touch tank at the Cape May County Earth Day celebration Saturday at the county park and zoo.
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New Atlantic Nursery owners in Mays Landing believe industry is rebounding
Saturday, April 20, 2013 1:35 am
Domenick Voce sees signs of a rebounding landscaping and nursery industry, so much so that he and two partners purchased Atlantic Nursery in Mays Landing in February, a business where he worked for 10 years.
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Plunging price of gold challenges area sellers
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:01 am
Gold lost some of its glitter the past week, including a 9 percent price drop Monday, as investors unloaded the precious metal amid global economic worries and other factors.
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Mortgage buyers watching how low interest rates will go
Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:00 am
In a new age of low-cost borrowing, average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates dipped below 4 percent in November 2011 and have not turned back.
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Millville auto body shop seeing more cars staying on road
Friday, April 12, 2013 9:04 pm
MILLVILLE — When Jerry Ushler first started working at his father’s auto body shop, he was 9 years old. A few years later, in 1957, he painted his first car.
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Galloway Township health facilities file layoff notices for 212 workers
Friday, April 12, 2013 8:48 pm
The management company for a for-profit Galloway Township nursing home and pediatric care center filed a mass layoff notice for 212 employees in preparation for a sale to another company that will run both facilities.
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Ventnor bicycle shop's repair business mounts after hurricane
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:22 pm
VENTNOR — Mike Wiesen has been repairing bicycles for four decades — since age 14, when he saved for a year to purchase a $400 racing bike only to find it had been assembled improperly.
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Water, sewer systems took big blow from Sandy, state DEP chief says
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:42 pm
TRENTON — Billions of dollars will be needed to replace New Jersey’s aging water and wastewater infrastructure, one whose vulnerabilities were further exposed by Hurricane Sandy in October, DEP Commissioner Bob Martin said Tuesday.
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South Jersey boat sales, slowed by Hurricane Sandy, expected to rebound this summer
Sunday, April 7, 2013 2:15 am
Marinas and boat sellers across South Jersey are bracing for a season unlike any other, as the rebounding industry realizes the full effect of Hurricane Sandy on business.
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Just Opened: Delsea Auto Doctor in Middle Township helps customers get most mileage out of cars
Friday, April 5, 2013 6:24 pm
Business: Delsea Auto Doctor
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Public speaks out on Atlantic City Electric's proposed rate increase
Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:10 pm
HAMMONTON — About 40 people, mostly senior citizens, attended a public hearing Thursday afternoon on Atlantic City Electric’s proposed rate increase, with some saying utility bills are already straining their fixed incomes.
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Former clothing boutique owner adds her own flair to Arnold's Pets & Supplies in Northfield
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 7:10 pm
NORTHFIELD — Peggy Dellisanti had nearly 40 years of experience owning a boutique clothing shop in Norristown, Pa.
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Somers Point lumber company finds niche in ever-changing home improvement market
Monday, April 1, 2013 7:32 pm
SOMERS POINT — As a business catering to the home building and remodeling industry, the owners of Somers Point Lumber & Kitchen Design Center said finding a niche was crucial.
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Hearing set for Thursday on Atlantic City Electric rate increase
Monday, April 1, 2013 6:33 pm
A public hearing on a recent Atlantic City Electric request to increase distribution rates about 7 percent will take place Thursday in Hammonton.
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Atlantic City church has its own resurrection with first post-Sandy Easter
Monday, April 1, 2013 1:15 am
ATLANTIC CITY — When Hurricane Sandy streamed into the low-lying Venice Park neighborhood, it resulted in damaged homes, saltwater-soaked drywall and a costly recovery.
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Gas prices not likely to be near $4 per gallon this summer in South Jersey, analysts say
Monday, April 1, 2013 12:45 am
In an age when a $4 gallon of gas is never unfathomable, South Jersey drivers may get some good news this summer — prices are unlikely to near that reviled ceiling, several oil analysts said.
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Christians pack pews for Easter services across South Jersey
Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:01 pm
Christians across South Jersey packed church pews, sang praises and celebrated Easter Sunday, the holiest day of the Christian calendar representing Jesus Christ’s resurrection after his crucifixion on Good Friday.
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Christian bookstores look for human touch to compete with chain stores, the Internet
Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:30 am
James Borrero envisioned his Christian bookstore in Vineland long before actually owning it — so much so that he bought the furniture nearly six years before opening in 2002.
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Atlantic County Harley-Davidson proves it can handle economic turns
Thursday, March 28, 2013 7:53 pm
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Harley-Davidson motorcycles are nothing if not distinctive — from their iconic orange-and-black brand to their throaty air-cooled-motor rumblings.
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Merged South Jersey Healthcare, Underwood-Memorial Hospital to be Inspira
Friday, March 22, 2013 11:49 pm
The newly merged health system of Bridgeton-based South Jersey Healthcare and Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Gloucester County will begin operating under a new name in April, officials said this week.
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Limited inventory may be responsible for slow start of existing home sales in South Jersey
Friday, March 22, 2013 2:45 am
Limited inventory and lingering misconceptions about storm damage may be partially responsible for this year’s slower start of existing home sales in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties, local real estate professionals say.
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Year starts slowly for homes sales in region
Thursday, March 21, 2013 4:43 pm
Early-year sales of existing homes in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties have gotten off to a slower start than during January and February of last year, according to regional Multiple Listing Service data.
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Big Lots to take up ex-supermarket site in Middle Township
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:41 am
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — A former SuperFresh grocery store vacant for two years in a Cape May Court House strip mall will become a Big Lots, a rare recent example of a shuttered supermarket site serving a different business.
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Energy outlook predicts natural gas will remain cheapest home-heating source for the next decade
Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:00 am
Consumers have seldom — maybe never — known so clearly how they can save on their energy bills in a coming decade.
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Nursing homes in Millville, Stafford Township and Galloway Township get top rankings in new report
Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:00 am
Three nursing homes in the region were recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for being among the best in the country.
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Short sales increasingly popular in South Jersey
Friday, March 15, 2013 2:00 am
Short sales have become increasingly favored by New Jersey banks and homeowners to clear “underwater” mortgages on real estate.
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