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Coastal Chronicles: Exploring Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Beyond
Explore coastal gems in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and beyond: Discover vibrant culture, hidden treasures, and local stories that breathe life into our blog.
Latest Stories
Avalon’s Alyssa Acree Is Flying Shelter Animals To Their Furever Home
Avalon local Alyssa Acree is using her pilot’s license to help rescue dogs from overcrowded shelters and fly them toward fosters, rescues, and adoptive homes through Pilots N Paws.
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The Kids Are Taking Over Avalon’s July 4th T-Shirt Tradition
What started as a small group of shore friends adding a little fun to Avalon’s Fourth of July boat parade has grown into one of the island’s favorite holiday traditions, with thousands of shirts, local sponsors, student artwork, and a new generation helping carry it forward.
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Mother’s Market & Bakery Opens in Stone Harbor
Mother’s Market & Bakery is opening at 8307 Third Avenue in Stone Harbor, bringing Jennie Mopsik’s family recipes, prepared foods, baked goods, bagels, lox, and specialty items to the island. Rooted in the traditions of her mom, Helen, and dad, Gene, the shop is built around food made to take home, share, and enjoy all summer long.
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Inside Faye & Madi, Avalon’s New Custom Lifestyle Boutique
Faye & Madi is bringing a custom lifestyle boutique experience to Avalon with personalized totes, charm bar pieces, keychains, curated gifts, and hands-on design stations. Opening Memorial Day Weekend 2026, the new shop invites customers to create one-of-a-kind pieces in real time.
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New Jersey Caviar is Having a Moment
Caviar Carrier founder Kristen McGee is making caviar feel fresh, local, and approachable. Sourced from a sturgeon farm in Swedesboro, her business brings Jersey-fresh caviar to private events, tastings, deliveries, and customers looking for something unexpected.
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Coastal Barcuterie Brings a Fresh Take on Shore Entertaining
Coastal Barcuterie brings interactive mobile catering to shore events, private parties, open houses, and celebrations throughout Avalon, Stone Harbor, Ocean City, surrounding shore communities, and the Philadelphia region. Founded by MJ Cook, the business offers styled charcuterie carts, cannoli carts, brunch beverages, espresso service, and custom event enhancements designed to become part of the guest experience.
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