Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Hunting megalodon teeth and prehistoric fossils along the Jersey Shore

by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Long before the Jersey Shore became known for its bustling boardwalks and summer crowds, this region was once covered by a vast ancient ocean. Tens of millions of years ago, prehistoric sharks, including the colossal megalodon – the largest shark to ever swim the...

Farmers Markets

by shorelocalnews | Jul 17, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Brigantine Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brigantine Community School parking lot Sheridan Blvd. The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers on Saturdays, rain or shine, through Sept. 6. For more information, visit...

Free Outdoor Concerts

by shorelocalnews | Jul 17, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Absecon Concerts in the Park Sundays, 7 p.m. Heritage Park Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy classic rock, country, and Motown by Jump the Line. The music begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Brigantine Summer Concert Series Wednesdays,...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Multi Day Events Fool Moon Theatre Presents: ‘Pippin’ Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 20, 2 p.m. Margate Community Church, 8900 Ventnor Ave., Margate There’s magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in...

Repairs planned for stuck Dorset Avenue Bridge; replacement unlikely

by Julia Train | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, News, South Jersey, Ventnor

After failing in May, the Dorset Avenue Bridge, which connects Ventnor Heights to Absecon Island, has been closed to boat traffic for the summer. Currently, the bridge is stuck in the down position due to a faulty system, allowing vehicular traffic to pass but...

Hauʻoli lā hānau! Lucy the Elephant to celebrate 144th birthday with Hawaiian Luau

by shorelocalnews | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Margate, South Jersey, Wahoo

Hauʻoli lā hānau – that’s Hawaiian for “Happy Birthday” – and it’s just the right phrase as Lucy the Elephant gets ready to celebrate her 144th birthday with a Hawaiian luau. Any age over 100 is a milestone, and Lucy’s longevity is...