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1 week ago | sojo1049.com | Matt Ryan

The first few months of 2025 have not been kind to traditional retail. Physical storefronts, especially department stores, are feeling the pressure as shopping habits continue to evolve. With online shopping more convenient than ever, many major retailers struggle to maintain their once-thriving brick-and-mortar locations. Industry experts agree—it’s not a passing phase.

1 week ago | sojo1049.com | Harry Hurley

The exterior of “Lucy The Elephant,” in Margate City, New Jersey has been restored to better than new, with state of the art materials and super paint. The 1882 iconic landmark currently needs an interior update. They thought they had $ 500,000 to get the job done. Just like that … the money is now gone. In a public letter released by the executive director of “Lucy,” they’re blaming the United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for taking the money back. Rich Helfant didn’t hold back.

1 week ago | sojo1049.com | Josh Hennig

Back in 2020, Bullhide Brewing Company announced plans to expand by building a new brewery at Cowtown Cowboy Outfitters, right next to the famous Cowtown Rodeo. Years in the Making: The Story Behind Bullhide BrewingBullhide excitedly posted on social media in 2023 that, after many years of roadblocks, they would be breaking ground.

2 weeks ago | sojo1049.com | Josh Hennig

After a sudden closure of Kook Burger at 3101 Revere Boulevard, Brigantine's food scene is about to get fired up again—with the sizzling arrival of a local favorite. Kook Burger closed its doors suddenly in late 2024, leaving Brigantine curious about the sudden departure and what could take its place.  The closure left a void—and plenty of unanswered questions—among locals who had come to love its smash burgers, including the Broski burger, which was named among the best in the state.

2 weeks ago | sojo1049.com | Josh Hennig

South Jersey fans of the Amazon Prime show Reacher might recognize a familiar face. The character Richard Beck is played by Oakcrest High School alum Johnny Berchtold, who grew up in Mays Landing. In the show, Berchtold's character, Richard, is the son of Zack Beck, who is a shady businessman, played by Anthony Michael Hall. Berchtold's character had his ear cut off by his father's boss, and is bullied around town by many of the locals.