Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Plunging into a new year

by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 30, 2025 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor

Letter from the editor The ocean temperature hovers around 42 degrees, but that won’t stop thousands of people from charging into the Atlantic to welcome the new year — South Jersey style. Each Jan. 1, beaches across our region become the stage for one of winter’s...

The Jersey Shore’s top 10 weather events of 2025

by Meteorologist Joe Martucci | Dec 30, 2025 | Weather, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

From record heat and extreme humidity to damaging storms, wildfire and drought, 2025 was a year of weather extremes along the Jersey Shore. Some events were brief but intense, while others unfolded over months with lasting impacts. Ranked from 10 to 1, these were the...

Van Drew moves to prevent offshore wind revival

by Julia Train | Dec 30, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

As Congress advances permitting reform legislation to accelerate federal energy projects, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) and fellow Republicans have secured an amendment ensuring the bill does not prevent the Trump administration from canceling Biden-era offshore wind...

Events and Happenings

by Michael | Dec 30, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tuesday, December 30 Bingo at the Library 2 p.m. Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Try your luck at bingo with the Longport Library. Available for all ages. For more information or to register, call 609-487-7403. Family Night New Year’s Eve Eve Party 7 p.m. Ocean...

New Year’s resolutions you can actually stick with

by Delaney Crawford | Dec 30, 2025 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

As the New Year’s Eve celebrations wind down and the buzz of Christmas cheer and the sparkling décor slowly fades into the background, life begins to settle back into its normal routine. You might be wondering, what now? Instead of letting the end of the holiday...

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,...