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Loaded sweet potatoes — a healthy crowd-pleaser

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Winter break means we get to enjoy extra time with a houseful of children who have returned home. But the gang needs to eat, and after filling ourselves with cheese and sugar cookies, it’s high time to seek healthier fare. Sweet potatoes...

Sports highlight reel involves local athletes and big moments

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Sports, Wahoo

By David Weinberg Happy New Year, everyone! Sunday’s division-clinching Eagles victory over the hated Dallas Cowboys put the finishing touch on what was a tremendous year in sports. From a swimming pool in Indianapolis to the beaches of Brigantine and various high...

Atlantic City and cinema: The films you probably never saw

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Downbeach, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Bruce Klauber Jersey Shore fans of vintage cinema are likely aware of the well-known films that were shot, in whole or in part, the Atlantic City area, including “The King of Marvin Gardens,” “Atlantic City,” and the relatively obscure film profiled in these pages...

Whitney’s Weekly Picks

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, This Week's Top Entertainment Picks, Wahoo

The City Pulse with Whitney Ullman Happy New Year! This week’s edition of The City Pulse, Whitney’s Picks features a variety of entertainment. There’s something for everyone, so please don’t forget to share your epic moments with the hashtags #shorelocal and...

Jersey Shore Live Music Scene: A look back and at what’s ahead

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 3, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tune In, Turn On With Doug Deutsch 2024 has come and gone, marking a terrific year for live original music both in and outside of Atlantic City’s nine casinos. Some of the top shows reviewed for Shore Local in 2024 include blues-rock guitarist Samantha Fish, a rising...