South Jersey - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Local author writes semi-autobiographical mystery novella set in Wildwood Crest, N.J.

by shorelocalnews | Oct 20, 2025 | The Wildwoods, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

At the southern tip of the state of New Jersey lies a 7-mile-long barrier island that is the collective home of The Wildwoods–the borough of Wildwood Crest, the city of Wildwood, the city of North Wildwood, and the borough of West Wildwood. These towns have long been...

Community FoodBank Hosts Fifth Annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive

by shorelocalnews | Oct 20, 2025 | Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has launched its fifth annual #GreatBigDiaperDrive which runs now through the first week of November. Spearheaded by the CFBNJ volunteer group Women Fighting Hunger, the drive seeks to end diaper needs by helping the 1 in 2...

Traffic advisory to impact Shore Road in Linwood and Somers Point

by shorelocalnews | Oct 20, 2025 | Somers Point, Atlantic County, Features, Linwood, News, South Jersey

A traffic advisory will be in effect starting Monday, Oct. 20, for portions of Shore Road in both Linwood and Somers Point. From Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24, Shore Road in Linwood will be closed between Ocean Heights Avenue and Frances Avenue...

West Nile virus detected in Port Republic mosquito sample

by shorelocalnews | Oct 17, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Health, South Jersey

A mosquito pool sample collected from St. John’s Lane in Port Republic has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected on Oct. 9 and confirmed positive on Oct. 15. West Nile virus is most prevalent during late summer and early fall. The risk...

Wes Kazmarck named 2025 Citizen of the Year by Ocean City Chamber of Commerce

by shorelocalnews | Oct 17, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Wes Kazmarck has been selected as the 2025 Citizen of the Year, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday. He will be honored at the Chamber’s 2025 Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 13...

Garden State Council recognizes Rita Rothberg, Patrick Rosenello for community leadership

by shorelocalnews | Oct 17, 2025 | Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Scouting America’s Garden State Council will honor Rita M. Rothberg, County Clerk of Cape May County, and Patrick Rosenello, Mayor of North Wildwood, at the 2025 Cape May County Distinguished Citizens Award Reception on Tuesday, October 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the...