Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Dog uncovers Prohibition-era whiskey on Margate beach

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, History, Margate, News, South Jersey

By Julia Train Austin Contegiacomo had just gotten off a 24-hour shift for the U.S. Coast Guard and was walking his dog on the beach near Margate Pier on Feb. 17 when he found nearly a dozen Prohibition-Era whiskey bottles. Contegiacomo was playing fetch with his...

EHT and Atlantic County PAL Robotics Team: Answering the call for our community

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey

Views from the Shore By Brian Cahill Like most of us, I get calls on my phone and when I see the name pop up, I’m tempted let go to voicemail because I’m in the middle of a hundred things. One particular time last year, my phone rang, and I’m so glad I answered...

Touring Smithville’s new senior living center

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Business, Features, Smithville, South Jersey

Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle Atlantic County’s newest senior living facility, Ridgewood Senior Living, recently opened its doors at 705 East Moss Mill Road in Galloway Township, directly across from the historic Smithville Inn. I had the opportunity to tour this...

Events and Happenings

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Multi Day Events MRHS presents ‘Hello Dolly’ Thursday, March 20-Saturday, March 22 Mainland Regional High School Auditorium, 1301 Oak Ave., Linwood Over 65 talented students will take the stage in this dazzling Broadway classic. Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and...

The ultimate guide to spring and summer at the shore

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

By Delaney Crawford Spring is knocking at the door, and all of South Jersey has been waiting with open arms. While it’s nice to enjoy the cold for a little while — cozy holidays and maybe a snow day or two — this winter had us all craving the sun a little earlier and...

Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Pleasantville, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg It was a Friday afternoon and the boxing gym at the Pleasantville Rec Center was packed. Young fighters smacked the heavy bags beneath pictures of late trainer Mike Hall, former Pleasantville middleweight Kevin “Killer” Watts and other members of the...