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Historic Smithville: How one couple created a town

by Rebecca Oldham | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Smithville, South Jersey

While Smithville is known for its local charm and small-town shops, few know of its true origin. The weekend getaway destination, with a quaint bed and breakfast, six eateries, and plenty of homemade baked goods, actually gained its start with only one building. In...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 10, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

The temperature is sizzling and there’s so much to do in South Jersey. High-flying fun is in store with the Atlantic City Soar and Shore Festival, fireworks take to the night sky at Ocean Casino, and the Ocean City Music Pier is jamming to the sounds of The Wailers....

Ocean Casino Resort riding a classic-rock wave this summer

by Chuck Darrow | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

The Casino File The classic rock is coming in waves this summer at Ocean Casino as two acts have settled in for separate summer-long, once-a-week residencies. Most Thursday evenings (this week it’s Friday), Magical Mystery Doors bring their neat twist on some of the...

Going Rogue Band: Bringing eclectic energy and friendship to every show

by Delaney Crawford | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

If there’s one thing that makes a sunny day with friends, good food, and drinks even better, it’s live music. That unbeatable combination defines summer, and here in South Jersey, we’re lucky to have an endless lineup of local bands bringing energy to our favorite...

Dancing for a cause: Toast Pink’s Summer Dance Party returns to support local cancer patients

by Delaney Crawford | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Margate, South Jersey, Wahoo

Cancer has impacted around 57,000 residents in New Jersey alone, with approximately 15,000 deaths attributed to the disease in just our state. Given these staggering numbers, it’s no surprise that 54% of Americans report that they or someone in their immediate family...

Atlantic City Headliners

by shorelocalnews | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Friday, July 11 I Want My 80’s Tour 7 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Magical Mystery Doors 8 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino GQ 9 p.m. Superstar Theater at Resorts Saturday, July 12 Darius Rucker 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Stevie B: Spring Love Music...