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The holidays are over — so now what? Seven family-friendly ways to while away winter

by Madison Russ | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County

Family Tides The presents have been opened, the decorations packed away and the buzz of the holidays is fading. For parents, the post-holiday slowdown can be jarring as winter stretches ahead and families find themselves spending more time indoors. But before you...

Eagles enjoyed plenty of highlights in regular season

by David Weinberg | Jan 8, 2026 | Sports, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Sunday’s wild-card round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers marks the first step in the Eagles’ bid to enjoy a special season. A win over the Niners, plus two more wins in the divisional round and conference championship games, would put the Birds in...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Jan 8, 2026 | This Week's Top Entertainment Picks, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have you covered with our Top Weekly Entertainment Picks. From the best in live and local music to the hottest DJs, trivia and dancing, there’s something for everyone. What: Tony Mart Triple Tribute Concert Where: Josie...

Here’s what entertainment at Hard Rock will look like in 2026

by Chuck Darrow | Jan 8, 2026 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

The Casino File With all due respect to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Ocean Casino Resort, both of which are good for multiple blockbuster bookings every year, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City reigns as Our Town’s perennial show business top dog thanks...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by Michael | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, South Jersey, What's Happening

Thursday, January 8 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Pass/Go DJ Dance Party 8 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 Live DJ. 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget Steve Moore...

Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top fame brings BFG Band to Borgata

by Doug Deutsch | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey, What's Happening

Tune In, Turn On If you have an itch to experience that Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top, then word of the Billy Gibbons Band coming to the Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Saturday, Feb. 7, should come as great news. Formed in 1969, the legendary,...