by shorelocalnews | Jan 23, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Weather
With predictions of the area’s first measurable snow of the season, Atlantic County officials remind residents to continue to monitor the storm and take steps to prepare now. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7 pm on Saturday,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 22, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
From the editor If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen the 10-year challenge posts — the latest trend of users sharing photos of themselves from 2016 and reflecting on how much has changed. That was the year we began our journey with Shore Local. We soon will...
by Julia Train | Jan 22, 2026 | Cape May County, Features, Health and Fitness, News, South Jersey
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a new Mental Health Diversion Program designed to redirect eligible defendants with serious mental health conditions away from the traditional criminal justice process and into treatment-based services. In a Jan. 15...
by shorelocalnews | Jan 22, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Thursday, January 22 Absecon Galloway Rotary Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. Gourmet Italian Restaurant, 324 South Pitney Road, Galloway A networking social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about Rotary, how they serve the local...
by Meteorologist Joe Martucci | Jan 22, 2026 | Weather, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
I was going to write this column anyway, but with the 2016 Challenge spreading throughout the internet, this came at a perfect time. The Blizzard of 2016 happened Jan. 22 to 24 of that year. The Weather Channel named it Winter Storm Jonas, which is how many of us...
by Tammy Thornton | Jan 22, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
While January can be a time of new beginnings, it can also give us a case of the winter blues as we feel cooped up indoors, longing for the sun. Of course, staying active and eating healthy can help us shake winter depression, but bringing some color and life into...
