Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Guide to 2026 First Night and First Day in Ocean City

by shorelocalnews | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Ocean City, South Jersey

WHAT: Ocean City marks the 33rd anniversary of its popular family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration this year, and as many as 10,000 are expected to attend. First Night offers more than 70 activities and entertainment programs at 20 different venues throughout town....

First Night rings in the new year with family fun and live entertainment

by shorelocalnews | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Ocean City’s First Night celebration returns with a full lineup of live music, performances and family-friendly activities throughout town. The annual New Year’s Eve tradition offers something for all ages, from national tribute acts and interactive shows to hands-on...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Dec 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, This Week's Top Entertainment Picks, Wahoo

Happy New Year South Jersey. We’re plunging into 2026 with your go-to guide on all the hottest happenings in our area, from a night of revelry to a cold dip in the Atlantic Ocean, along with magical entertainment, yacht rock and more. Read all about it in the Top...

A dozen unsung Jersey Shore music heroes of 2025

by Doug Deutsch | Dec 30, 2025 | Wahoo, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

Tune In, Turn On As we close the book on 2025 and welcome in the renewed hopes, goals and dreams of a new year, Tune In Turn On shines a light on some of the behind-the-scenes people in our small-but-mighty music community for their often unnoticed...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by Michael | Dec 30, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tuesday, December 30 Atlantic City 1927 Lounge at Ocean Casino Jeremy Oren 6 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Borgata B Bar Big Bang Baby Trio 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. 1 Borgata Way Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Sidearm 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 600 Huron Ave. The Lenahan Brothers play...

Financial Wellness Month

by Eric Reich | Dec 30, 2025 | Finance, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

Happy New Year! January is Financial Wellness Month, which is the perfect time to get a jump on your finances for the new year. Starting the year off right, as related to your finances, can help you manage stress and anxiety about money. After all, money is one of the...