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‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob’ to tell story behind Alcoholics Anonymous at Stockton University PAC

by shorelocalnews | Sep 18, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey

“Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” a play detailing the inspirational true story that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous, will be presented at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. The play, directed by actor, writer and producer...

Atlantic City’s original skate park returns: Skate AC announced ‘Back Sov’ grand reopening Sept. 26

by shorelocalnews | Sep 18, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

The event will feature DC Shoes, RVCA, Volcom, Element and a lineup of skateboarding, surf, lifestyle and community partners Skate AC will host the grand reopening of Sovereign Avenue Skatepark, also known as “Back Sov,” from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in...

Beacon Animal Rescue to host third annual golf fundraiser Oct. 10 at Big Little Nine

by shorelocalnews | Sep 17, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Beacon Animal Rescue, the nonprofit, volunteer-based, animal rescue serving Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties, will host its third-annual Golf Fundraiser noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Big Little Nine in Cape May Court House. Recently upgraded to near...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Sep 17, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Multi-day Events Downbeach Seafood Festival Saturday, Sept. 19 & Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ski Beach, Ventnor This two-day event offers food, craft beer, live music, and family fun. Attendees will enjoy chef-led cooking demos, interactive exhibits, and...

Peter Murphy: A life shaped by writing, teaching and persistence

by shorelocalnews | Sep 17, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

For Peter Murphy, writing has been more than a career. It has been a way to understand the world, explore his own experiences and discover what he “didn’t know he knew.” A longtime local resident, Murphy has spent decades developing his craft as a writer and teacher...