by Sarah Fertsch | Mar 19, 2026 | Food & Beverage, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
As winter loosens its grip and the first signs of spring emerge, there’s a natural shift toward lighter, brighter flavors on our plates and in our glasses. Spring cocktails embrace floral notes, fresh herbs, citrus, and garden-inspired ingredients that feel as...
by T. Eric Reich | Mar 19, 2026 | Finance, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
Have you ever wondered why some people keep working long beyond when they could seemingly retire? As an expert in retirement, and more specifically, the psychology of retirement, this question comes up with many retirees at some point. If you can easily retire, why...
by Heidi Clayton | Mar 19, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
My puppies have turned 7 weeks old. In about two weeks or so, they will be leaving me and beginning their new lives with their families. I have been doubling down on trying to teach them to settle while crated alone, and I am so thrilled the weather has improved so we...
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...
