Meet the businesses that make
South Jersey what it is.

Home Services ★ New · June 2026

South Jersey · Licensed in NJ & PA · June 2026 · Gazette Original

CMEC — Chris Borsello, Master Electrician

Chris Borsello grew up watching his uncle — a plumber — build something real from nothing. He went the other direction, into electrical work, and never stopped. Today CMEC handles electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems across South Jersey and Philadelphia — no billboards, no glossy ads, just a phone that gets answered and work that speaks for itself. The Gazette sat down with Chris to find out what 20+ years of building a trade business without shortcuts actually looks like.

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Automotive ★ New · 2026

South Jersey · 2026 · Gazette Original

TCB Auto Detailing — Michael & Nancy Miller

Michael Miller has been detailing vehicles for over 30 years — his first was a 1989 Horton Ambulance. His wife Nancy beat cancer twice, and then again. This is the story of what they built on the other side of a year that stopped everything.

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Food & Dining Est. 1946

Atlantic City, NJ · Gazette Featured

White House Sub Shop

Before Atlantic City had casinos, it had the White House. It started in 1946 as a tailor shop and became a legend — hoagies made the same way ever since, no shortcuts, no compromises. Frank Sinatra had them shipped to his shows. Joe DiMaggio stopped in. The Beatles ordered a six-foot one. And on any given Friday, half of South Jersey is still in line. The Gazette sat down with the team to find out what it takes to stay on top for nearly 80 years.

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Food & Dining ★ Gazette Original

South Jersey · July 2026 · Gazette Original

The Famous & Original King of Pizza

Frank Scaturro came from Sicily, landed in America in 1963, and eventually put down roots in South Jersey — where he built something that outlasted everything: a pizza legend. The Famous & Original King of Pizza survived a devastating 2004 fire and came back stronger, now with three locations and a name that South Jersey has trusted for over 60 years. The Scaturro family keeps the tradition alive the way Frank always intended it — with real ingredients, real care, and pies that speak for themselves.

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Food & Dining

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Girl with a Grill

She started with a dream, a grill, and a menu that makes grown men weep with joy. Girl with a Grill is proof that South Jersey's food scene has room for bold, original flavors — and the fearless people who chase them.

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Food & Retail Ocean City Boardwalk

Ocean City, NJ·Boardwalk Classic

Johnson's Popcorn

If you've ever walked the Ocean City Boardwalk, you know the smell. Johnson's Popcorn has been a rite of passage for South Jersey summers since 1940 — and the Gazette went inside to meet the people keeping the kettle going for generations.

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Bakery

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Boaggio's Bread

Great bread is the foundation of great sandwiches — and great communities. Boaggio's has been baking the loaves that hold South Jersey together. Their story is one of family, flour, and the kind of craftsmanship machines will never replicate.

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Entertainment Est. 1955

Pilesgrove, NJ·American Original

Cowtown Rodeo

America's longest-running weekly rodeo has been right here in South Jersey since 1955. The Gazette went out to Pilesgrove to find out why thousands still make the drive every Saturday summer night — and what keeps this American tradition alive.

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Entertainment

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Monster Mini Golf

Glow-in-the-dark. Monster-themed. Open year-round. Monster Mini Golf threw out the rulebook on what mini golf could be — and created something families and friend groups keep coming back to.

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Events

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

RC Entertainment

From Sweet 16s to corporate galas, RC Entertainment has become the go-to name when South Jersey wants an event done right. DJ, lighting, photo booths — they keep the music going and the memories coming.

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Entertainment ★ 950+ Views · Going Viral

Glassboro, NJ · 2026 · Gazette Original

DAWG Pro Wrestling

South Jersey has its own professional wrestling promotion — and they're packing houses and going viral. DAWG Pro Wrestling out of Glassboro is bringing real, hard-hitting independent wrestling to the community, with South Jersey athletes performing at a level that's turning heads far beyond the immediate area. The Gazette's coverage already hit 950+ views and counting.

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Home Services South Jersey IAQ

South Jersey·Gazette Partner

Clean Air Maintenance

Most South Jersey homeowners don't think about indoor air quality until something goes wrong. Clean Air Maintenance is the crew that helps before it does — HVAC servicing, air quality assessments, and maintenance plans built around keeping your home's air clean year-round.

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Home Services

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Robinson Landscaping

A great lawn doesn't happen by accident. Robinson Landscaping has been turning South Jersey yards into something neighbors actually stop and look at. We talked to the crew about what it takes to build an outdoor space worth being proud of.

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Home Services

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Clean Co. Duo

Two people, one mission: leave every home better than they found it. Clean Co. Duo built a reputation on reliability and attention to detail — the kind of service that earns you a standing weekly appointment.

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Home Services

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Phil's Painting

Phil Cortez didn't just learn to paint — he grew up in it. His family ran a company called "His and Hers," and between his brother, sister, and brother-in-law (who runs his own tub and tile resurfacing operation), painting and construction is practically in his DNA. Three generations in, Phil is now one of South Jersey's most skilled custom painters — from multi-million dollar homes and cabinet refinishing to apartments and living rooms. The Gazette sat down with Phil to find out what it really means to care about your craft.

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Automotive ★ Publisher's Pick

South Jersey · July 2026 · Publisher's Recommendation

FC Kerbeck — Frank Kerbeck

Gazette Publisher Paul Dell'Angelo has known Frank Kerbeck since he was a kid — the day Frank put him in a car called "The Bullet." Four decades later, Frank is still the same person: the kind of dealer who treats everyone you send him like family. This is a personal story and a genuine recommendation from someone who's watched FC Kerbeck earn South Jersey's trust for most of his life.

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Automotive

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Larry's A-1 Auto

When your car breaks down, you want a mechanic you can actually trust. South Jersey has Larry. A loyal customer base built the old-fashioned way — straight talk, fair prices, and work that holds up.

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Health & Wellness

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

Adjust Your Sleep

You spend a third of your life in bed — and most people are doing it wrong. Adjust Your Sleep is helping South Jersey residents finally get the rest they deserve, with personalized solutions and a level of service you don't expect from a mattress store.

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Pet Services

South Jersey·Gazette Spotlight

With This Paw

For South Jersey pet owners, With This Paw isn't just a store — it's a community. Premium nutrition, expert advice, and staff who actually know your dog's name. We went in to find out why people drive past the big-box stores to come here.

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