Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

‘Hands Off!’ rallies spark strong turnout across Atlantic and Cape May counties

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

By Julia Train On Saturday, April 5, hundreds to thousands of protestors gathered at over 1,300 “Hands Off!” rallies throughout the country, according to NPR. Four of those occurred throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties in Galloway, Atlantic City, Ocean City and...

Grassroots and growing: Egg Harbor City nonprofit fighting hunger with community support

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor City, South Jersey

By Madison Russ Angela Krukauskas never initially set out to feed a community — she simply put a small cabinet on her front lawn, hoping to help others. That small act grew into No1hungryinEHC, a nonprofit in Egg Harbor City with a food pantry, thrift store and...

The early hurricane forecast is out for N.J.

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Weather, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

By Meteorologist Joe Martucci Expect a more-active-than-usual hurricane season in 2025, with a greater-than-average chance of a strike, or near miss in New Jersey. That’s the takeaway from Colorado State University’s hurricane forecast, which was released at the...

Events and Happenings

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Multi-Day Events Smithville Renaissance Faire Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road The Historic Village of Smithville will be transformed back to the English Renaissance. Enjoy a weekend of comedy, tragedy,...

Surrey Beach House celebrates one year with art-filled revival in Ventnor

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Ventnor

By Julia Train Just steps from the sand in Ventnor, Surrey Beach House Boutique Hotel blends coastal charm with a vibrant celebration of local art. The city’s only boutique hotel is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an Open House Gallery on April 17. At the...

Reed’s Farm celebrates spring at SpringFest

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Entertainment, South Jersey

Reed’s Organic Farm in Egg Harbor Township, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting regenerative agriculture and sustainable living, held its annual SpringFest on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly celebration of the spring...