The Press of Atlantic City spoke to people about what they remember about those early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and how those changes affect their lives now.

Leaders have been pushed out of public service, persuaded not to run for higher office and scared into shoring up their home security.

In Sussex, some political leaders embrace the Confederate flag without apology and downplay militant groups like the Proud Boys.

While the rest of the world was shutting down during COVID, frontline health care workers needed to stay true to their jobs and provide around-the-clock care to those infected.