Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Winter Storm Jonas, 10 years later

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...

Fight the winter blues with colorful houseplants

by Tammy Thornton | Jan 22, 2026 | Gardening, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey, Tammy Thornton

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...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by Michael | Jan 22, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, January 22 Atlantic City Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino Live DJ 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Dane Anthony 8 p.m. 600 Huron Ave. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Shot of...

Terroir expressed through Sauvignon Blanc

by David Setley | Jan 22, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up! “If it doesn’t happen in the vineyard, it can’t happen in the winery.” This expression, often heard at wineries around the world, summarizes the importance of terroir in the winemaking process. Let’s discuss this frequently used wine term. Then, I’ll offer...

Atlantic City Headliners

by shorelocalnews | Jan 22, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Friday, January 23 Mike Tyson 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Saturday, January 24 Tesla 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Andrew Santino 8 p.m. Borgata Event Center Bianca Del Rio 8 p.m. Tropicana Showroom Matt Dusk: Tribute to Tony Bennett 8 p.m. The Music...

Beat the winter blues: Seven ways to enjoy South Jersey this season

by Delaney Crawford | Jan 22, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Often, as South Jersey continues into the winter season and beach days feel far away, ocean lovers may experience what is commonly known as seasonal depression. When the wind chill is biting and the early darkness makes us do less and stay inside more, it’s easy to...