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Councilwoman Maria Lacca’s vision comes to fruition as O’Donnell Park officially lights up for Fifth Ward beautification

by shorelocalnews | Sep 4, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

A new chapter has begun for one of Atlantic City’s most historic landmarks as Councilwoman Maria Lacca unveiled plans to transform the World War I Monument at O’Donnell Park into a striking new gateway feature for the city’s Fifth Ward. Councilwoman Lacca was...

Divided third circuit ruling threatens states’ powers to regulate sports gambling

by shorelocalnews | Sep 4, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Features, News, What's Happening

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a question that divided courts nationwide: whether prediction markets can offer sports wagers without following state sports-gambling laws. Litigation regarding these questions...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa unveils $107M transformation of the Borgata Tower

by shorelocalnews | Sep 3, 2026 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Today, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced plans to reimagine the Borgata Tower, introducing a refreshed experience across all guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors and the tower’s main lobby, known as The Living...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Sep 3, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Multi-day Events Ventnor Food Truck Festival Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6 Ski Beach, Ventnor Join Ventnor City Special Events for their inaugural Food Truck Festival this weekend. Come hungry and enjoy three full days of delicious food and fun with over...

Farmers Markets

by shorelocalnews | Sep 3, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Brigantine, Cape May County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, Galloway, Margate, Ocean City, Somers Point, South Jersey, Ventnor, What's Happening

Atlantic City Farmers Market Fridays, 4 – 6 p.m. Fisherman’s Park Community Garden, Massachusetts & Drexel Avenues Join C.R.O.P.S. for their weekly farmers markets, where you can shop for locally grown vegetables, fruit and herbs. Plus, enjoy free activities and a...