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Miss’d America Pageant: Drag and disco unite for a fun night with a great cause

by Scott Cronick | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey, What's Happening

The first time I got to see the Miss’d America Pageant was as a judge well over a decade ago. I certainly had my doubts. Why, as a straight man in my 40s, would want to watch a bunch of dudes in dresses and swimsuits walk a runway and sing Broadway showtunes? It...

Atlantic City Headliners

by Michael | Sep 4, 2025 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

Friday, September 5 Garden State Live: Billy Walton, Twisted Livin’ & Debra Devi 8 p.m. Sound Waves at Hard Rock Maxwell 8 p.m. Borgata Event Center John Daly 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band 8 p.m. The Music Box at Borgata...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | Sep 4, 2025 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

Thursday, September 4 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club NJ Indie Night w/ Innlet, Sonic Blume, Rohna, Surf Haven 7:30 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Nater 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk...

‘Garden State Live’ showcases original music, this Friday

by Doug Deutsch | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

Tune in Turn On Live original music in Southern New Jersey received the proverbial shot in the arm this past year, thanks to Prudential North 2 Shore’s ambitious “Garden State Live” series. Each month, the program spotlights three of Southern and Central New Jersey’s...

The first Miss America pageant

by Fred Miller | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, A Look Back, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, History, South Jersey

A Look Back at Ocean City One hundred and four years ago, September 8, 1921, the first Miss America pageant was won by Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. She was named “America’s Most Beautiful Bathing Girl” (a year later, her title was shortened to...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Hosts Live Taping of Green Light Podcast Ahead of First Game of the 2025/2026 Football Season

by shorelocalnews | Sep 3, 2025 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

WHAT: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is kicking off football season with a live taping of former Philadelphia Defensive End, Chris Long’s, podcast Green Light. This live taping will take place at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar ahead of the first...