by shorelocalnews | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Margate, South Jersey, What's Happening
On Saturday, Aug. 1, there will be a celebration held for Lucy the Elephant’s 145th birthday, the 50th anniversary of Lucy being designated as a National Historic Landmark and the 250th birthday of America. The red, white and blue-themed celebration will take place...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 23, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Margate, South Jersey
On July 20, 1970, the Save Lucy Committee accomplished what many thought was impossible: moving Lucy the Elephant from Cedar Grove Avenue to her current home at Decatur Avenue, saving the beloved landmark from demolition. By the late 1960s, Lucy had fallen into severe...
by Bruce Klauber | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Margate, South Jersey
Long after the fact, I was told by surviving family members that my mother loved the Atlantic City area, and my father hated it. Mom loved Lou’s in Ventnor. Dad preferred playing golf and tennis in Tamarac, Florida. Still, being the relatively good husband that he...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 14, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, Features, Margate, South Jersey
On Saturday, July 18, there will be a celebration held for Lucy the Elephant’s 145th birthday, the 50th Anniversary of Lucy being designated as a National Historic landmark and the 250th Birthday of America. The red, white and blue-themed celebration will take place...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 9, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, Features, Margate, South Jersey
The 12th Annual Jewish Family Service Card Party will take place Thursday, Aug. 20 at Harbor Pines Golf Club. Attendees may choose to play Mahjong, Canasta or Bridge. Tickets are $136 which includes game play, lunch, and 10 basket tickets for a chance to win gift...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Margate, South Jersey
Long before many beachgoers unzip their umbrellas or spread out their towels, a team of South Jersey educators is already hard at work. Cold brew that steeped overnight is poured into kegs. Ice is loaded. Flavor syrups are stocked. A coffee cart weighing hundreds of...
