by Robin Stoloff | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness
If the Fourth of July weekend left you a little out of sync, eating more than usual, sleeping less, and snacking more than you planned, welcome to the club. Holiday weekends have a way of pulling us out of our routines, and that’s not a bad thing. That’s...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
Like a friend that comes back to visit every summer, the flowers of Bee Balm (Monarda) show up in my garden late in June, hang around until the first frost, then fade away until the following season. Bee Balm has an unusual look that reminds me of fireworks, which is...
by Steffen Klenk | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
Since its founding in the mid-1800s, Ocean City has transformed into a vibrant shore town steeped with history and rooted in heritage. In recent years, a group of determined homeowners and historical enthusiasts, known as the Friends of OCNJ, have banded together to...
by Delaney Crawford | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening
What started as a way to bring neighbors together during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into one of Ocean City’s most unique community events. The Great OC Lagoon Race returns this summer on Saturday, July 18, for the seventh year in a row....
by Heidi Clayton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets
I received a few emails regarding my article last week about managing a puppy in a multi-dog household. It makes me happy to see that people are reading the very valuable Shore Local, and I am happy to help dogs, so I thought I would expand on a few things regarding...
