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Paving, lighting work mark final phase of Atlantic Avenue Project in Atlantic City

by shorelocalnews | Apr 17, 2026 | News, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

The City of Atlantic City has officially begun the final phase of the Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project, marking a major milestone in the much-anticipated transformation of Atlantic Avenue. This phase includes the milling and paving of Atlantic Avenue from Tennessee...

Hard Rock Atlantic City debuts first $2M Dragon Link progressive slots

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

Atlantic City’s first $2 million Dragon Link progressive slot machines by Aristocrat Gaming are now live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where the two machines offer one of the largest jackpots found in any Atlantic City casino. The pair of...

John LeClair, Larry Bowa, Jihaad Campbell to highlight Ocean City’s Sports Memorabilia Show

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

Philadelphia Flyers great John LeClair, Phillies legend Larry Bowa, and Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell will be part of the eighth annual Sports Memorabilia Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, at the Ocean City Music Pier. They will greet fans and lead...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Apr 16, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Multi-day events ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Thursday, April 16-Sunday, April 19 Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera like never before. “Jesus Christ Superstar” delivers an electrifying retelling...

Cape May County Zoo welcomes new lynx

by shorelocalnews | Apr 16, 2026 | Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey

The Cape May County Park and Zoo has welcomed a new animal, a Eurasian lynx now on exhibit for visitors. The lynx, a 5-year-old male named Leonardo DiCatprio, was rescued after previously being kept as a pet. Officials said the animal was later found wandering in Long...