Campania wines: The next big thing from Italy
Drink Up! Many wine enthusiasts are familiar with the great Italian wines from the wine regions of Tuscany, the Piedmont, Barolo, the Veneto, Valpolicella and Sicily. Even the most casual wine drinker knows the names Chianti, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Barolo, and...
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage loan
I am the luckiest guy in the world to be able to live in South Jersey and work in the mortgage business. Before I get to all of that, let me introduce myself as one of the new writers for Shore Local, where my focus will be real estate! My name is Jim Malamut,...
Community steps up for seniors
The Mosaic 5K Run & Health Walk brought energy, heart, and community spirit to the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, April 19, more than 100 participants came together for a cause that touches so many families. Now in its 16th year, the event raised more than...
When to let puppies be puppies
In my ongoing series of raising a puppy, I wanted to talk about the balance of managing the joy that a puppy feels and instilling manners. I frequently talk puppy owners off the ledge of being embarrassed by their puppies “being extra” when they meet new people or...
Getting race ready with Derby Mike
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people will make the trek to Churchill Downs for the annual running of the Kentucky Derby. Millions more will be watching the festivities from the comfort of home or at a local watch party. For those locally who are eager to...
