Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?

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

At the end of June, Sen. Michael Testa (R-1) proposed changing the name of the Delaware Bay to the Bay of New Jersey. Testa, a supporter of President Donald Trump’s policies, and inspired by the president’s move to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of...

New Formula for Atlantic City Renaissance shifts into high gear

by Bill Sokolic | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey

Multi-billion-dollar, racing-themed development taking shape at the former Bader Field In a new film in theaters, Brad Pitt stars as a Formula 1 driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a younger driver. What does “F1” have to do with Atlantic City? Nothing....

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...