Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Buzz, bite and swat: A guide to our area’s most notorious bugs

by Sarah Fertsch | Jun 11, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health and Fitness

Summer in New Jersey means long days at the beach, backyard barbecues and evenings on the porch. Unfortunately, it also means sharing the season with an army of insects that seem determined to crash every outdoor gathering. While mosquitoes and wasps return every...

Eight things to plan now for Father’s Day

by Julia Train | Jun 11, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Next weekend is Father’s Day, and the holiday offers the perfect excuse to spend quality time with the man who raised you — whether by blood or not. With the day being a little over one week away, now is the time to start planning. Whether he loves fishing, great...

New businesses on the Ocean City Boardwalk this summer

by Delaney Crawford | Jun 11, 2026 | Features, Business, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

I’m sure we all know and love the Ocean City Boardwalk. Known for its classics and overall iconic summer feel, generations of visitors return each year for the same pizza slices, saltwater taffy, rides and family traditions that have made the resort a summer staple....

Renovated Ocean City Fishing Pier reopens following major improvements

by shorelocalnews | Jun 11, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

Just in time for the summer season, the Ocean City Fishing Pier has reopened after undergoing a significant renovation aimed at enhancing safety, comfort and accessibility for visitors. Local and county officials gathered June 5 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

The locals have spoken

by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 11, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor

From the editor There is something Bob and I have learned over the years, whether we’re at home along the Jersey Shore or traveling somewhere new: If you want the best experience, ask a local. It’s often the tucked-away breakfast spot with the best coffee...