Michael - Shore Local Newsmagazine

At the beach, banner planes mean big business

by Steffen Klenk | May 22, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Picture a day at the beach: You’re soaking up the sun, waves crash along the shoreline, and seagulls eagerly await their next snack. But there’s another distinct sound that is familiar to many beachgoers: The familiar buzz of small planes carrying large banners that...

Events and Happenings

by Michael | May 22, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Multi-day Events Riddlesbrood AdventureFest 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24 1 p.m. Sunday, May 25 Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill, Road Join Smithville this Memorial Day weekend for Riddlebrood Theater’s annual outdoor spectacle. Watch as The Magic of Merlin...

A deli with an Irish accent comes to Brigantine

by Rich Baehrle | May 22, 2025 | Business Buzz, Atlantic County, Brigantine, Business, Features, South Jersey

Business Buzz Brigantine is now known for more than their beautiful sandy beaches; it also has Sandy Jack’s Deli. Located at 1206 W. Brigantine Ave., the thriving business is the creation of Pam and Robert Hume, and has received an overwhelmingly positive welcome from...

New roller coaster offers families fresh thrills at Storybook Land

by Madison Russ | May 22, 2025 | Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

Family Tides After more than two decades, Storybook Land has added a new roller coaster to its lineup of fairy tale-themed rides. The recently opened CindeRoller Coaster invites families to board custom-painted cars that look like pumpkin coaches, which spin through a...

Somers Point Farmers Market kicks off fourth season

by Steffen Klenk | May 22, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

The Somers Point Farmers Market made a lively return to Somers Mansion last Saturday, kicking off its fourth season with record participation. With over 40 vendors — the most in the market’s history — the grounds were buzzing with activity and community spirit. Photos...