Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Class of 2025 master’s and doctoral graduates urged to lead with kindness

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Fatima Khawaja delivered a strong message for the 2025 master’s and doctoral degree graduates at Stockton University on May 13 to “use what we have learned for collective progress, not just personal success.” The Mays Landing resident who received her master’s degree...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Entertainment, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Steffen Klenk With one week to go until Memorial Day, now is the time to step outside and enjoy one of many weekend festivities. Visit over 100 vendors as they line the streets of Historic Smithville for Mayfest, pick up fresh veggies and craft items at Somers...

Artist Playground bringing a bold new creative hub to Atlantic City

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, South Jersey

By Delaney Crawford Atlantic City is welcoming a vibrant addition with the grand opening of Artist Playground, a dynamic, all-inclusive studio space housed inside ACX1 Studios on the Entertainment Pier at Caesars. With a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Thursday, May...

As Alice Cooper heads to Ocean, a look at why he’s so important

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

The Casino FileBy Chuck Darrow Over the course of his nearly-60-year career, 1970s “shock-rock” icon Alice Cooper has sold some 50 million albums and remains a popular live attraction (if not the arena-filling sensation he once was). And he’s enshrined in the Rock...

Atlantic City Headliners

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Friday, May 16 The 80’s Rock Tour 9 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Chris Tucker 9 p.m. Tropicana Showroom Saturday, May 17 Kane Brown 7 p.m. Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Jess Hilarious 8 p.m. Harrah’s Atlantic City Friday, May 23 Yachty By Nature 9 p.m. The Music Box...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by Michael | May 15, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, May 15 Atlantic City Bar One at Resorts Karaoke Night w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ KY 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Dane Anthony 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 600 Huron Ave. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Audio...