by shorelocalnews | May 28, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, What's Happening
Absecon Concerts in the Park Sunday, June 21, 7 p.m. Heritage Park Mark your calendars for the return of Concerts in the Park in Absecon, sponsored by the Absecon Parks and Playground Committee. The first concert of the year is scheduled for Sunday evenings starting...
by shorelocalnews | May 28, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
Despite gray skies, crowds gathered along the Boardwalk in front of Resorts Casino Hotel on Friday, May 22, as the annual Beach Ball Drop signaled the start of the 2026 summer season at the Jersey Shore. Hundreds of colorful beach balls were released onto the...
by shorelocalnews | May 28, 2026 | History, Atlantic County, Features, Real Estate, South Jersey
A pair of photographs offers a glimpse into how much the Central Avenue corridor connecting Bargaintown and Linwood has changed over the last century. According to local historical accounts, Central Avenue was constructed over Patcong Creek to connect the east and...
by shorelocalnews | May 28, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Brigantine, History, South Jersey
The legendary Brigantine Castle was a massive five-story haunted attraction on the oceanfront at 14th Street and Brigantine Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey. Opening Memorial Day weekend in 1976, it was a product of local South Jersey entrepreneur Carmen J. Ricci. The...
by shorelocalnews | May 27, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
Night in Venice Planning Committee Chairman Dave Winslow and Mayor Jay Gillian announced the theme for the 2026 event: “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights.” Ocean City will celebrate the 71st anniversary of Night in Venice at 6:30 p.m. July 25 this year, and the dual...
