Carter’s Closing in Deptford; Another Retail Shift Along the I‑295/Route 42 Corridor
The national children’s clothing chain Carter’s is shutting its Deptford location as part of a companywide plan to close roughly 150 stores. The retailer has tied the move to rising costs—including tariffs—and shifting shopping patterns.…
Atlantic City Expressway Goes Cashless Jan. 4: The End of the Coin Toss and What It Means for Your Commute
For generations of South Jersey drivers, the sound of the shore trip was specific: the hum of tires on asphalt, the sea breeze, and the metallic clink of quarters hitting the basket at the toll…
New Apartment Community Reimagines Woodbury Heights Skyline with 234 Units and Affordable Options
If you drive along the I-295 corridor near Exit 22, the change is impossible to miss. What was once a quiet stretch of land in Woodbury Heights has transformed into a hive of activity, with…
Exit for Savings: Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Off-Price Chain ‘Going, Going, Gone!’ Lands in Deptford
The Deptford retail corridor, that dense cluster of commerce hugging Route 42 just off I-295, is already the primary shopping destination for much of South Jersey. As of today, there’s a compelling new reason to…
Saddle Up, Deptford: Boot Barn Brings Western Flair and Workwear to the I-295 Retail Corridor
If you’ve driven the Route 42/I-295 retail corridor recently, you know the landscape is in constant motion. The latest national brand to stake its claim in Deptford’s bustling shopping district is Boot Barn, bringing a…
The Chicken Sandwich Takeover Continues: How Chick-fil-A’s New Moves Will Reshape Traffic Near Three I-295 Exits
Gloucester & Burlington Counties If you drive the I-295 corridor through Gloucester and Burlington counties long enough, you learn the landmarks: the eternal construction zones, the specific exit signs, and increasingly, the sight of cars…
Southern Comfort Hits Exit 25: Zaxby’s Brings its Legendary Sauce and ‘Indescribably Good’ Chicken to Deptford
If you’ve ever road-tripped through Georgia or the Carolinas, you know the drill: you see the white-and-blue sign, you pull over, and you dip a crinkle-cut fry into a sauce that defies easy description. For…