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The great beach tent debate comes to Ocean City

by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

Ocean City is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit camping and sleeping in public places, including beaches, parks and other city-owned property. The proposal comes as Jersey Shore communities continue grappling with the growing presence of beach tents,...

Coffee Hub creates a neighborhood gathering place in Egg Harbor Township

by Rich Baehrle | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Business, Egg Harbor Township, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Business Buzz For Coffee Hub owner Cassandra Ferro, opening a coffee shop was about more than serving beverages. It was about creating a welcoming place where neighbors could gather, reconnect and enjoy a sense of community. Located at 6105 W. Jersey Ave., Suite 6, in...

Art meets science at The Shores this summer

by Delaney Crawford | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

A rising junior at Lehigh University is spending her summer with new friends while living at The Shores, a senior living community in Ocean City. Leah Strasser is currently studying cognitive science with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience, along with minors in...

Record release party for ‘The Pendulum Swings’ by Deardarkhead this Thursday at Anchor

by Doug Deutsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

Tune In Turn On As I sit here listening to advance tracks from “The Pendulum Swings,” the 10-track instrumental album by longtime Atlantic City indie rock band Deardarkhead, I find myself preparing for the band’s album release party Thursday, July...

Smithville Inn chef crowned 2026 Gumbo King at Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Smithville, Somers Point, South Jersey

A taste of New Orleans came to the Jersey Shore on Monday as hundreds gathered at The Point Tiki Bar for the annual Jersey Gumbo Cook-Off & Louisiana Music Festival. Hosted by Tony Mart Presents, the event featured an afternoon of unlimited gumbo tastings, live...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, South Jersey, What's Happening

Thursday, July 16 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Deardarkhead w/ The Falling Outs, Bitter Bitter Weeks, DJ Bob Portella 7:30 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Angeloni’s Club Madrid Kiara Vos 6 p.m. 2400 Arctic Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133...