Features - Shore Local Newsmagazine

How much does breed determine a dog’s breed and behavior?

by Heidi Clayton | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey

When I am assessing any dog or puppy that has, let’s say, an undesirable characteristic, such as aggression, the first thing I consider is the dog’s overall temperament. In my opinion, a dog’s temperament is the single most important factor in what makes a...

President Dr. Barbara Gaba Receives Prestigious Sheila Y. Oliver Foundation Education Award

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Mays Landing, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba was recognized by the Sheila Y. Oliver Foundation on Saturday, July 26 with the Education Award for her commitment to leading with excellence and serving with grace during the 2nd Annual Sheila Y. Oliver...

Grammy-Award-Winning Singer Songwriter Erykah Badu Sets Show for Hard Rock

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Erykah Badu is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased...

43rd Annual Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health Raises Over $4,800 for Shore Medical Center

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, Health, South Jersey

The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center held its 43rd Annual Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health at the Mainland Recreation Association (MRA) in Linwood, NJ, on July 14, where 74 young swimmers raised more than $4,800 to support Shore Medical Center.Children, ranging in...

Shore Medical Center Names Intensive Care Unit Clinical Supervisor Alisa Burke, RN, BSN, its July Employee of the Month

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, Health, South Jersey

Shore Medical Center recently named Alisa Burke, RN, BSN, Intensive Care Unit Clinical Supervisor, as its July Employee of the Month for consistently delivering outstanding service and exemplifying the organization’s mission, vision, and values. A resident of...

OCFC Pier Open House Sets Three Records

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Visitors set new records Thursday for attendance, food and money donated to benefit the local food cupboard during the Ocean City Fishing Club’s first Open House at the Pier this year. By the end of the two-hour open house, 1,750 people filled barrels with 290 lbs of...