by Sne Avichal | Mar 13, 2026 | Editorial, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey
As debate continues over zoning and redevelopment around the future of 600 Boardwalk, a straightforward compromise has emerged that deserves serious consideration: split the parcel. Keep the Boardwalk frontage zoned “on Boardwalk,” reserved for...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 12, 2026 | Editorial, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Letters from the editor, South Jersey, Top Stories
From the editor Ten years ago, the very first issue of Shore Local rolled off the press — a modest 28-page publication built on a big idea: create a newspaper dedicated to celebrating the people, places and events that make the Jersey Shore such a special place to...
by Lisa Zaslow Segelman | Mar 12, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Pass it Down: Family Favorites One of the great pleasures of living in the American melting pot is getting to share in each other’s traditions. St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect example. Across the country, people of many backgrounds sit down to a plate of corned beef...
by Heidi Clayton | Mar 12, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
While it is tempting to spend every waking moment with a new puppy, the reality is that you simply won’t be able to do that. One of the biggest life lessons a breeder can instill in their puppies is the confidence needed to self-soothe and handle being alone. For most...
by Eric Reich | Mar 12, 2026 | Finance, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, as the saying goes. Well, when it comes to retirement, men and women are often very different in their needs. For starters, research shows that women are better investors than men. Why? Because women are less likely to feel...
by Heidi Clayton | Mar 5, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
My puppies are now five weeks old and are growing fast every day. I am delighted with not only their progress, but that I am now able to sleep back in my bed full time and get about four hours of sleep in a row. Turning five weeks also means that it is time to start...
