by Bruce Klauber | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Margate, South Jersey
“The Barbary Coast” referred to a strip of Margate bars that stretched from the bayfront to Washington Avenue and then to the beach. These partying spots were in operation from the 1950s through the 1980s, although some were in business as early as the 1940s and as...
by Michael | Sep 25, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Margate, South Jersey, What's Happening
The MBCA Foundation will celebrate its 34th anniversary with its annual Officers Installation and Awards Gala — this year titled “The Best is Yet to Come” — 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Tropicana Atlantic City honoring Gary Hill, MBCA and Schultz-Hill Foundation...
by shorelocalnews | Sep 11, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Margate, South Jersey, What's Happening
The Margate Fall Funfest by The Bay is back Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Now in its 24th year, and always free admission, Funfest brings fresh and exciting family friendly venues for 2025. Thousands of visitors attend...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 27, 2025 | Margate, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
The 11th Annual Jewish Family Service Card Party, presented by the Gurwicz Family, welcomed 140 players on August 21st at Harbor Pines Golf Club. In addition to playing Canasta and Mahjong, attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, dessert, and shopping. The event...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 25, 2025 | Margate, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Summer Residents Can Donate Food Surplus to JFS In shore communities, the end of the summer season occurs around Labor Day when residents and visitors dip their toes in the ocean one more time, purchase a few souvenirs, and clean out their cupboards. For those...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 21, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, History, Margate, South Jersey
Without Lucy the Elephant’s current home in Margate, she wouldn’t be America’s oldest roadside tourist attraction. Lucy was scheduled for demolition, but was given a second chance by Margate residents Ed and Silvia Carpenter. The couple founded the Save Lucy Committee...
