Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Grills, thrills and no spills: Your ultimate Fourth of July safety guide

by Robin Stoloff | Jul 3, 2025 | Health, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

The Fourth of July is a time for family, friends, food and fireworks. It’s also one of the busiest — and potentially most dangerous — days of the year. Emergency rooms see a spike in injuries, roadways become congested, and fireworks light up the sky, often with...

Farmers Markets

by shorelocalnews | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, South Jersey

Brigantine Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Brigantine Community School parking lot, Sheridan Boulevard The Brigantine Farmers Market is open rain or shine on Saturdays through Sept. 6. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket. Egg...

Free Outdoor Concerts

by shorelocalnews | Jul 3, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Absecon Concerts in the Park Sundays, 7 p.m. Heritage Park, Absecon Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of doo-wop, country, jazz and folk performed by Suite Inspiration. Music begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Egg Harbor Township...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Jul 3, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Multi-day events Ocean City Pops Star-Spangled Spectacular Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 8 p.m. Carey Stadium, Sixth Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City Join Maestro Vince Lee and the Pops for the fifth annual Star-Spangled Spectacular. The free outdoor...

The Semiquincentennial celebration has already begun

by James FitzPatrick | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, South Jersey

Plans already in the works for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration On Friday, July 4, the United States will be exactly one year away from its 250th birthday, the 2026 Semiquincentennial. It will be cause for celebration from coast to coast, but no...

Hermit crabs: Nature’s mobile homes

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 3, 2025 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Steffen Klenk

How to properly care for these crustacean companions While visiting the Jersey Shore, many beachgoers look to bring home a souvenir to remember the experience. Hermit crabs, commonly sold as pets along the boardwalk, are a popular option—but they require more care...