Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Memorial Day is here: So when will beach weather begin?

by Meteorologist Joe Martucci | May 22, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Weather

We shivered through our coldest winter in 10 years, held our hats during the windiest winter in 15 years, and lived the rollercoaster temperature ride of spring. Now Memorial Day weekend is here. It’s the unofficial start of summer. There’s an old saying for our beach...

Memorial Day Observances

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Friday, May 23 Atlantic County Veterans Memorial Program Estell Manor Park 109 Route 50 S. The public is invited to honor the sacrifice and service of its fallen military veterans in a program to be held at the Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery. Vietnam Army...

Ocean City teen performs national anthem at Fenway Park

by Sarah Fertsch | May 22, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

For Taylor Pontari, “The Star-Spangled Banner” isn’t just a song — it’s a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who serve the country. On May 17, the 19-year-old from Ocean City fulfilled a lifelong dream when she sang the national anthem at Fenway Park, one of...

At the beach, banner planes mean big business

by Steffen Klenk | May 22, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey

Picture a day at the beach: You’re soaking up the sun, waves crash along the shoreline, and seagulls eagerly await their next snack. But there’s another distinct sound that is familiar to many beachgoers: The familiar buzz of small planes carrying large banners that...

Events and Happenings

by Michael | May 22, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Multi-day Events Riddlesbrood AdventureFest 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24 1 p.m. Sunday, May 25 Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill, Road Join Smithville this Memorial Day weekend for Riddlebrood Theater’s annual outdoor spectacle. Watch as The Magic of Merlin...

Farmers Markets

by shorelocalnews | May 22, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey

Brigantine Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brigantine Community School parking lot Sheridan Blvd. The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers on Saturdays, rain or shine, from May 24 – Sept. 6. For more information, visit...