by shorelocalnews | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, What's Happening
The Atlantic City Arts Foundation (ACAF) is bringing World Cup energy to Atlantic City’s Orange Loop neighborhood on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. “Kick it in The Loop,” a free full-day celebration of global sports and local creativity, invites residents and visitors to...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | South Jersey, Cape May County, Editorial, Letters from the editor
Letter from the editor It normally takes me about 10 minutes to drive to the beach. Last weekend, however, when my daughter came to visit, that same 5 mile trip stretched into nearly 45 minutes — and that doesn’t include the time we spent circling for a parking...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, News, South Jersey, Top Stories
For generations, New Jersey’s open-water lifeguards have been the first to sprint toward danger. Whether diving into pounding surf to rescue a struggling swimmer, treating a cardiac emergency on the beach or coordinating with police and EMS during a crisis,...
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...
by Julia Train | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, News, South Jersey, Top Stories
The rehabilitation of the historic Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing received the 2026 National Dam Rehabilitation Award from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), recognizing the project for its innovative design, funding strategy and improvements to...
by Julia Train | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, News, Ocean City, South Jersey
Advocacy group Ocean City 2050 plans to challenge the city’s decision to designate the former Wonderland property as an area in need of rehabilitation, arguing the move bypasses the traditional planning process, weakens the city’s negotiating position and...
