Cape May County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

How locals reacted to the Pearl Harbor attack

by Fred Miller | Dec 11, 2025 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey

A Look Back Eighty-four years ago, Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese forces attacked American and British territories and possessions in the Pacific, including the home base of the U. S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The next day the United States entered World...

Ocean City takes first step toward possible Boardwalk hotel redevelopment

by Julia Train | Dec 11, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey, Top Stories

On Thursday, Dec. 4, Ocean City officials moved a controversial redevelopment proposal forward, clearing the way for a formal review of the former Wonderland Pier site that could ultimately allow construction of a large resort hotel on the Boardwalk. After nearly four...

Ocean City home tour highlights history and preservation

by Steffen Klenk | Dec 11, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, History, Ocean City, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk

This past Saturday, Dec. 6, the nonprofit Friends of OCNJ History and Culture hosted their third annual Holiday Home Tour. This self-guided tour welcomed 500 attendees and featured as many as 18 properties, consisting largely of historic inns, businesses, cottages,...

Winter skin care: Natural ways to keep our glow

by Robin Stoloff | Dec 11, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Health, South Jersey

“Baby, it’s cold outside,” and our skin knows it. As winter weather sets in, even the most cheerful holiday melodies can’t hide the fact that cold air and dry indoor heat often leave our skin feeling dry, tight and far from calm and bright. Winter at the shore can be...

Christmas magic isn’t just for kids

by Delaney Crawford | Dec 11, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Adults can jingle all the way here December is always one of the most magical times of the year. With holiday cheer present, kids on their best behavior for Santa, sparkling lights, and that little bit of jolliness everyone starts to feel, December is all about making...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | Dec 11, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, December 11 Atlantic City Bar One at Resorts Karaoke Night 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. – 12 a.m. 600 Huron Ave. The Seed Open Jam hosted by...