Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Inlet CDC and Atlantic Cape Partner with Community Groups for Inaugural Clean Up Day and Summer Kick-off in Atlantic City

by shorelocalnews | Jul 1, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, Health, South Jersey

Atlantic City native and resident Carmelo Maysont recalls the days of his youth in the 1980s when, at the convergence of Massachusetts Avenue and the world-famous Boardwalk in the City’s Southeast Inlet, a festive family atmosphere filled with music and laughter would...

South Jersey Jazz Society Presents ‘Jersey Fresh’ Jazz@ThePoint Festival Oct. 16-18

by shorelocalnews | Jul 1, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

South Jersey Jazz Society (SJJS) recently announced that its annual jazz festival, Jazz@ThePoint, will take place from Oct. 16 to 18 in Somers Point. Titled “Jersey Fresh,” the three-day festival will highlight headlining artists that either were born in or currently...

The second annual silent film on the world’s largest pipe organ

by shorelocalnews | Jun 30, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Silent films ‘Sherlock Jr.’ and ‘Two Tars’ with a classic car show at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall On July 16, 2025, the Historic Organ Restoration Committee will present a unique day of music in conjunction with the Soar & Shore Festival. The world’s largest...

Resorts Casino Hotel Marks the Official Grand Opening of New Boardwalk Bar MAYA With a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

by shorelocalnews | Jun 30, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Entertainment, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Resorts Casino Hotel held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the all-new Atlantic City Boardwalk Bar MAYA. MAYA is a Riviera-inspired cocktail lounge located on the boardwalk at Resorts Casino Hotel at North Carolina Avenue, offering a modern, upscale experience infused...

Pennsauken, NJ Man Hits $568,872 Slot Jackpot at Hard Rock

by shorelocalnews | Jun 29, 2025 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

A Pennsauken, NJ man hit a $568,872 wide area progressive jackpot Thursday night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The lucky guest bet $7 on an IGT Wheel of Fortune slot machine and won the jackpot just before 10 p.m. The winning wide area...

Ventnor Library Branch Will Remain Temporarily Closed for HVAC Repairs

by shorelocalnews | Jun 29, 2025 | Ventnor, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

The Ventnor library branch of the Atlantic County Library System, located at 6500 Atlantic Avenue, is expected to remain closed through Sunday, July 6 for HVAC emergency repairs and replacement. Patrons are advised to check back closer to that date for confirmation of...