by Steffen Klenk | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
Take a moment to picture your perfect beach day. The sun is out, you’re working on your tan and there’s sand between your toes. You decide to go for a swim in the ocean, until you notice an object lurking in the distance. Coming into close encounter with a jellyfish...
by Alanna Stoloff | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey
Coastal Conversations Education has the power to open doors, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for people of all ages. As director of the Cape May County Campus and Community Outreach at Atlantic Cape Community College, Krista McConnell is dedicated to...
by Andrew Hoffman | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
The second in a series I have been writing articles for Shore Local for some time now and I have talked a lot about many things dealing with funeral service but I have not talked about the most obvious subject: why would be would anyone want to be a funeral director....
by Gary Mazin | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey
While many students welcome summer as a break from schoolwork, local libraries are encouraging residents to see the season as an opportunity to rediscover the joy of reading and participate in a wide variety of community programs. For many beachgoers, few summer...
by T. Eric Reich | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Finance, South Jersey
I ask clients a simple question all the time: When was the last time you actually sat down and looked at your financial plan? More often than not, the answer is some version of “I’m not really sure.” That’s understandable. Life gets busy, and a financial...
by Lynn Wood | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Somers Point, South Jersey
A familiar building at the corner of Bethel Road and Ocean Heights Avenue in Somers Point has served many purposes over the past 175-plus years, reflecting the city’s rich maritime history and changing community. Originally founded in 1848 as Bethel United...
