Brigantine - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Lost no more: Science identifies remains of 19th-century ship captain

by Sarah Fertsch, Staff Writer | May 29, 2025 | Brigantine, Atlantic County, Features, History, South Jersey

For decades, beachgoers along South Jersey’s picturesque coastline stumbled upon scattered human bones, an eerie reminder of an unsolved mystery. What story could these remains tell? This question puzzled investigators for nearly 30 years — until now. Thanks to...

Farmers market season gets underway in Brigantine

by Chef Christina Martin | May 29, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Brigantine, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Memorial Day weekend saw many farmers markets open for the season, including Brigantine, where I went Saturday for their opening day. I arrived early and the crowd was light, but as the morning grew so did the turnout. It was a great market day with beautiful weather....

Street Sign Dedication Ceremony Honoring Marine Mammal Stranding Center Founder Bob Schoelkopf Held May 24

by shorelocalnews | May 26, 2025 | Brigantine, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) hosted a special sign dedication ceremony yesterday, honoring its Founder and Director Emeritus, Bob Schoelkopf. The ceremony recognized Bob’s extraordinary legacy in marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, which began nearly...

A deli with an Irish accent comes to Brigantine

by Rich Baehrle | May 22, 2025 | Business Buzz, Atlantic County, Brigantine, Business, Features, South Jersey

Business Buzz Brigantine is now known for more than their beautiful sandy beaches; it also has Sandy Jack’s Deli. Located at 1206 W. Brigantine Ave., the thriving business is the creation of Pam and Robert Hume, and has received an overwhelmingly positive welcome from...

Pinball machines and arcade games take center stage at new Brigantine Airbnb

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

A new Airbnb in Brigantine is turning heads — and flipping paddles! The Pinball Palace, a one-of-a-kind pinball-themed Airbnb in Brigantine welcomes guests to relive the golden age of arcade games – all with stunning waterfront views. The three-bedroom,...

Brigantine’s beacon

by Cindy | Mar 27, 2025 | Atlantic County, Brigantine, Features, History, South Jersey

The Brigantine Lighthouse was built in 1926 by the Island Development Real Estate Company to attract people to Brigantine Beach Island, the newly popular beach town nicknamed “the Twin Resort of Atlantic City”. Their slogan was “come to the...