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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...

15th annual HERO Walk to bring hundreds to Ocean City

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

Hundreds of supporters will come to the Boardwalk on Sunday, Oct. 18, for the 15th annual HERO Walk and Run, a day of remembrance, hope and community action dedicated to promoting the use of safe and sober designated drivers. Benefiting the John R. Elliott HERO...

Italian Festival returns to Historic Smithville with food, wine, live entertainment and 80 craft vendors

by shorelocalnews | Sep 17, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Galloway, Smithville, South Jersey, What's Happening

The Knights of Columbus Villa Marie Council #6342 will host its annual Italian Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Smithville in Galloway, New Jersey. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 20. Now in its 16th year, the festival has grown into a...

48 Blocks Festival brings art, music and community activities to Atlantic City

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

Atlantic City’s creative community will take center stage Saturday, Sept. 19, when the 48 Blocks Festival returns to the city’s Inlet neighborhood. Presented by the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, the free, family-friendly festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. at...

Atlantic City Headliners

by shorelocalnews | Sep 17, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Calendars, South Jersey

Thursday, September 17 Sebastian Maniscalco 8 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Friday, September 18 Jon Pardi 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Sebastian Maniscalco 9 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls 7 p.m. Circus Maximus...