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New Wendy’s opens in Absecon, offers free Wendy’s for a year at grand opening

by shorelocalnews | Jan 8, 2026 | Business, Absecon, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Flynn Group LP (FG), Wendy’s largest franchisee, announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant located at 430 Horse Pike. The new location is projected to add 45 jobs to the local economy. Doors officially opened to guests on Saturday, December 13 and its...

Residents push back against proposed 200-unit townhouse development at Mays Landing Country Club

by Julia Train | Jan 8, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Business, Features, Mays Landing, South Jersey

Residents of several neighborhoods surrounding the Mays Landing Country Club are raising concerns over a proposal that could transform a significant portion of the golf course into a townhouse development. Neighbors living off Cates Road and Volunteer Way in...

Ocean City Dog Park to Close Temporarily for Renovations

by shorelocalnews | Jan 7, 2026 | Ocean City, Business, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

The Ocean City Dog Park at 45th Street and Haven Avenue will be closed for renovations beginning on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. The renovations will include installation of a new main pavilion, removal of a concrete planter wall and various fencing repairs. The...

Jersey Shore business alive and well going into 2026

by Rich Baehrle | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Business Buzz, Cape May County, South Jersey

Business Buzz Overall, Jersey Shore businesses had a great year in 2025. Casino industry overview The casino industry experienced tremendous growth compared with 2024, based on numbers reported by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Land-based revenue,...

Where to dine on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

by Delaney Crawford | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Christmas is here, and it’s time to finalize those holiday plans, if you haven’t already. For those looking to skip the cooking and endless dishes this season, Atlantic County and Ocean City offer plenty of festive dining options on both Christmas Eve and Christmas...

New merchandise celebrates historic Ventnor neighborhood

by Steffen Klenk | Dec 18, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk, Ventnor

Last Thursday, Dec. 11, dozens gathered in the cozy confines of Coastal Collective Arts in Ventnor to celebrate one of the town’s most historic and cherished neighborhoods, St. Leonard’s Tract. The store is collaborating with the St. Leonard’s Association to support...