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Busier summer seen at Jersey Shore in year 2 of COVID-19

BELMAR, N.J. — The second summer of COVID-19 at the Jersey Shore is likely to look much different than last year’s: Many virus restrictions have been lifted, nightclubs and dance floors will be packed again, and restaurants and bars can serve full crowds indoors. Shore towns report brisk beach badge sales as they drop capacity limits they put in place last summer to keep people further apart on the sand. Ocean City was closing in on $1 million worth of beach badge sales by the end of April, the earliest they had ever reached that mark. “It’s been exceptionally busy,” said ...

Area financial advisor ranks among top

This spring, both Barron’s and Forbes again recognized Barbara B. Hudock, CEO and founding partner of Hudock Capital Group, as one of the highest ranked financial advisors in the nation. In its March 13 issue, Barron’s named Hudock as one of America’s top financial advisors, including ...

Marshall, Parker and Weber named Super Lawyers

Marshall, Parker & Weber LLC, a local elder law and estate planning firm, announced in a press release that Jeffrey A. Marshall, certified elder law attorney Matthew J. Parker and certified elder law attorney Tammy A. Weber were named to the 2021 Super Lawyers list by the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers organization. Marshall has been named to the Super Lawyers list each year since the list was founded in 2004. This is the thirteenth year that Parker has been named to the list and the third year for Weber. The Super Lawyers designation, conferred upon the most respected legal practitioners ...

States, business sort out what new CDC mask guidance means

Several states immediately and enthusiastically embraced new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention t hat say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most situations. But other states and cities and some major businesses took a ...

Penn Strategies hires new associate

HARRISBURG -- Penn Strategies welcomes a new associate to its staff with the addition of Robin Van Auken, an accomplished researcher, writer, and educator. Van Auken attended the University of South Florida, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in anthropology. A registered ...

Local adviser obtains CFP certification

John D. Kolb, CFP relationship manager at Hudock Capital Group LLC in Williamsport has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the certified financial planner and CFP certification marks in accordance with CFP board certification and renewal requirements. Kolb has worked at Hudock Capital Group LLC since 2015 and is responsible for developing client relationships through investment and financial planning. The CFP marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP board, have successfully ...