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Local fighter at a crossroads on Saturday

by David Weinberg | May 29, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey, Sports

The crossroad for local boxer Thomas LaManna is the Las Vegas Strip. The Millville High School graduate will be fighting former two-division world champion Jermall Charlo (33-0, 22 KOs) in a super-middleweight bout Saturday at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay...

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by Steffen Klenk | May 29, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

The weather is heating up and the festivities are plentiful throughout South Jersey this weekend. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Heart will rock out in Atlantic City, a bonfire on the beach in Brigantine welcomes the summer season and an annual bike marathon rolls through...

Rock Hall of Famers Heart celebrate five decades at Hard Rock

by Scott Cronick | May 29, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey, Wahoo

Siblings in the rock world have had their share of issues. From Oasis to the Black Crowes, the world loves a good sibling rivalry. But, when it comes to Heart, the Wilson sisters — lead singer Ann and her guitar-slinging sis Nancy — are the anomaly. Celebrating 50...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | May 29, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, May 29 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Sleephouse, Cable-Knit, Hotel Shmotel 7 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke Night w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Gabor Kiss 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge...

Smithville to become ‘Eagles Country’ for summer kickoff party

by shorelocalnews | May 29, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Music, South Jersey

Saturday, June 7 | 4–8 p.m. The Historic Village at Smithville will transform into “Eagles Country” on Saturday, June 7, from 4 to 8 p.m., as Tony Mart Presents the Tony Mart Allstars performing two full sets of the greatest hits by legendary rock band The Eagles. Bob...

‘Tonight’ in Atlantic City: Merv Griffin and other TV hosts on the Boardwalk

by Bruce Klauber | May 29, 2025 | History, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

The list of television personalities who have had some success hosting late-night talk shows through the years is pretty short, especially since the concept of a late-night television talk show goes back to May of 1950, when comedian Jerry Lester hosted a program...