Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

You are not alone: A parent’s journey through dyslexia

by Ashly Mulligan | Apr 29, 2026 | Atlantic County, Editorial, Health, South Jersey

“Mom, there are kids just like me.” Those were the words my son said after his first day at a school that truly supported his dyslexia — and I’ll never forget them. For the first time, he didn’t feel alone. And as a parent, neither did I. Like so many...

Community FoodBank of New Jersey launches fifth annual statewide period product drive

by shorelocalnews | Apr 29, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Health, South Jersey

For a milestone fifth year, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is holding a month-long statewide campaign to help provide period supplies for neighbors in need. During the month of May, the #GreatBigPeriodProductDrive will...

VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary hosted annual ‘Adopt-a-Troop’ program

by shorelocalnews | Apr 28, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary hosted their annual “Adopt-a-Troop” program on April 18, and this year’s recipients are the 180th Engineers in Somalia, East Africa. During a livestreamed video conference with the adopted unit’s soldiers, Auxiliary members asked...

Nick Jonas set to take stage at Hard Rock in June

by shorelocalnews | Apr 28, 2026 | Entertainment, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Superstar singer-songwriter and actor Nick Jonas is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City with one show on Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and...

Stockton University names David Fuentes as new dean of School of Education

by shorelocalnews | Apr 27, 2026 | Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey

Stockton University has appointed David Fuentes as the school’s new dean of the School of Education, effective April 6. Fuentes comes to Stockton with more than two decades of experience as a leader, scholar and academic leader. Most recently, he was the Associate...

Stevie Van Zandt to host Atlantic City debut of Malvado Maple Mezcal at Hard Rock

by shorelocalnews | Apr 27, 2026 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Legendary musician, producer, actor and entrepreneur Stevie Van Zandt will host the New Jersey debut of Malvado Maple Mezcal on Saturday, May 9, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The event is open to the public and will...