by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
With air temperatures soaring into the 90s, everyone has flocked to the shore expecting a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. Instead, many have been met with a shock—water that feels more like Easter than the Fourth of July. The culprit is a natural ocean process known...
by Robin Stoloff | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness
If the Fourth of July weekend left you a little out of sync, eating more than usual, sleeping less, and snacking more than you planned, welcome to the club. Holiday weekends have a way of pulling us out of our routines, and that’s not a bad thing. That’s...
by Tammy Thornton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Gardening
Like a friend that comes back to visit every summer, the flowers of Bee Balm (Monarda) show up in my garden late in June, hang around until the first frost, then fade away until the following season. Bee Balm has an unusual look that reminds me of fireworks, which is...
by Heidi Clayton | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets
I received a few emails regarding my article last week about managing a puppy in a multi-dog household. It makes me happy to see that people are reading the very valuable Shore Local, and I am happy to help dogs, so I thought I would expand on a few things regarding...
by Alanna Stoloff | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey
Coastal Conversations Marlene May has dedicated herself to bringing the performing arts to life through her work with the South Jersey Players. As the group’s theatrical director, she has helped create memorable productions while fostering a welcoming...
by Stephanie Loder | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, South Jersey, What's Happening
More than 75 classic cars rolled into Storybook Land on Sunday for the theme park’s 32nd annual Classic Car Show, marking a highly successful turnout for one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions. The single-day event is a long-standing South...
