


Painter provides hope and comfort through art
Views from the Shore By Brian Cahill Recently, I had the privilege of meeting a local artist, Leon Wescoat III, whose work will soon be a beacon of hope and comfort for families in one of the most challenging settings imaginable—the family room in Shore Medical...
Crowds gather to celebrate First Day in Ocean City
By Steffen Klenk It was a cool and blustery day along Ocean City’s boardwalk as thousands gathered for First Day activities to start this new year. At 1 p.m., crowds gathered near 9th St. for the annual 5K Fun Run, this year welcoming hundreds of entrants. Alongside...
Atlantic City and cinema: The films you probably never saw
By Bruce Klauber Jersey Shore fans of vintage cinema are likely aware of the well-known films that were shot, in whole or in part, the Atlantic City area, including “The King of Marvin Gardens,” “Atlantic City,” and the relatively obscure film profiled in these pages...
Jersey Shore Live Music Scene: A look back and at what’s ahead
Tune In, Turn On With Doug Deutsch 2024 has come and gone, marking a terrific year for live original music both in and outside of Atlantic City’s nine casinos. Some of the top shows reviewed for Shore Local in 2024 include blues-rock guitarist Samantha Fish, a rising...