by shorelocalnews | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Margate, South Jersey
Most fans of the Jersey Shore know of Lucy the Elephant in Margate but very few know that she once had a cousin located a bit further south in Cape May. Known as the “Light of Asia” or Old Dumbo by the locals, she was designed by Philadelphia architect...
by Steffen Klenk | Jul 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Margate, South Jersey
It was a full day of surf, sand, and smiles as the Margate Business Association held its annual Beachstock event along Huntington Avenue Beach, behind Margate Library, on Sunday, June 28. Thousands enjoyed a plethora of activities, including a full day of live music,...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 25, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Features, Margate, What's Happening
Due to public safety concerns with rain and lightning in the forecast for Saturday, the full program of Beachstock: The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party and Beachstock After Dark will now move to its rain date of Sunday, June 28, 2026. The event will feature a new surf...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 24, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Features, Margate
The Margate Business Association (MBA) has awarded two $2,500 scholarships to graduating Margate residents for their academic achievement, community involvement, and thoughtful essays examining the impact of artificial intelligence on everyday life. This year’s...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 18, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Features, Margate, What's Happening
Beachstock: The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party returns to Margate on Saturday, June 27, featuring a first-ever appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, a new surf contest hosted by Ben Gravy, live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities along the beachfront....
by Chuck Darrow | Jun 18, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Margate, What's Happening
Anyone who doubts geography’s role in destiny should look to Ariel Elias. Elias, 36, whose website describes her as a “Kentucky Jew,” is a purveyor of sharp, regularly hilarious observational comedy, a significant portion of which is rooted in her fish-out-of-water...
