Michael - Shore Local Newsmagazine

From cocktails to kisses: XO Bar brings Valentine’s fun to Resorts

by Delaney Crawford | Feb 5, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, the holiday where we all get to celebrate the love in our lives. Whether that love is romantic, friendships, or the bond we share with family, Valentine’s Day is a time to share a smile, cheers a drink, and appreciate every bit of love...

Mama Mia’s Ristorante has a new home in EHT

by Laura Smith-Keiter | Feb 5, 2026 | Food & Beverage, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey

By Laura Smith-Keiter Walking into Mama Mia’s Ristorante’s new Egg Harbor Township location as a first-time diner, I could tell immediately: this was going to be a tasty experience. The space strikes that perfect balance between modern bistro and classic Italian...

Are you ready for the Super Bowl … and wine?

by David Setley | Feb 5, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up! According to songwriter and performer Darius Rucker, “There are two seasons: Football season and waiting for football season.” On Sunday, Feb. 8, the culmination of the football season takes place in Santa Clara, California in Super Bowl LX! I know, I’m the...

A month of romance in South Jersey

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 5, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Valentine’s Day may fall on just one date, but this year, romance stretches well beyond Feb. 14 as these local spots transform the holiday into an extended celebration of love. Throughout February, couples, friends, and groups of girlfriends are invited to celebrate...

Keeping the light on at Absecon Lighthouse: A beacon beyond the Boardwalk

by Alanna Stoloff | Feb 5, 2026 | Features, Absecon, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Top Stories

Rising above Atlantic City, the historic Absecon Lighthouse stands as a powerful symbol of maritime history and community pride. Since 1857, it has guided ships along the New Jersey coastline and today continues to draw visitors seeking a deeper connection to the...