by Julia Train | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, News, South Jersey
Two Atlantic City lifeguards saved a Pennsylvania man’s life on the Atlantic City beach on Saturday, Aug. 9. Kyle Deroo, 28, and Mark Giannini, 35 – two lieutenants on the Atlantic City Beach Patrol (ACBP) rushed to New Hampshire Avenue Beach around 12:30 p.m. after...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 21, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, History, Margate, South Jersey
Without Lucy the Elephant’s current home in Margate, she wouldn’t be America’s oldest roadside tourist attraction. Lucy was scheduled for demolition, but was given a second chance by Margate residents Ed and Silvia Carpenter. The couple founded the Save Lucy Committee...
by Robin Stoloff, Health Reporter | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness, South Jersey
August has a special kind of magic. The sun is still blazing, the days are long and we are in full summer mode. Yet, as the month moves along, many of us notice how quickly the season is passing. Those long-planned vacations, beach days and backyard barbecues can...
by Tammy Thornton | Aug 21, 2025 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Whether you are working towards adding more native plants to your garden or seeking plants that can handle our increasingly hot South Jersey summers, look no further than Stokes’ aster. Bluish-purple flowers from this native perennial will attract pollinators such as...
by Madison Russ | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Family Tides The dog days of summer don’t always bring sunshine. One moment you’re packing the cooler for a beach day and the next, storm clouds are rolling in. Luckily, there are plenty of local spots that are perfect for whiling away a rainy day together as a...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 21, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Ensure your boat is ready for the water with this checklist No matter how much experience you have on the water, prepping your boat – and your passengers – before leaving the dock can make for a more enjoyable experience. To prepare for a safe and...
