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A conversation with Michael LeCompt: The hardest-working rocker at the Jersey Shore

by Doug Deutsch | May 21, 2026 | Entertainment, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Tune In, Turn On When your intrepid writer moved back to the Jersey Shore in late summer of 2022, the first musician my buddy Mike took me to see was Michael LeCompt, who was performing at the famed nightclub, The Inlet in North Wildwood. I remember LeCompt for his...

Atlantic City Headliners

by Michael | May 21, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Friday, May 22 Bret Michaels 8 p.m. Circus Maximus Theatre at Caesars Eggy 8 p.m. The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Photo credit: Bret Michaels Facebook The Hit Men 9 p.m. Superstar Theater at Resorts Saturday, May 23 Journey 7:30 p.m. Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Sunday,...

A taste of tradition: La PizzaTega remains a Linwood staple

by Holly Martin | May 21, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Linwood, South Jersey

For more than 30 years, La PizzaTega has been a go-to spot in Linwood for comforting Italian food, homemade pasta, hearty sandwiches, and perfectly crisp pizza. What started as a beloved neighborhood pizzeria has continued to thrive under owner Glen McCauley, whose...

Tropicana AC hangs ‘Locals Welcome’ sign

by Chuck Darrow | May 21, 2026 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

If you live in Atlantic County, Tropicana Atlantic City wants you. Recently, the almost-45-year-old pleasure dome — today the only casino located in the Chelsea district — inaugurated a new marketing scheme targeted at folks who live closest to it. The “Tropicana...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by shorelocalnews | May 21, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, May 21 Atlantic City Angeloni’s Club Madrid Heather Holloway 6 p.m. 2400 Arctic Ave. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Not Leaving Sober 7 – 11 p.m. 1000 Boardwalk Egg Harbor Township A Touch of Italy Paul Dempsey 5 – 8 p.m. 6629 Black Horse Pike Linwood Fox Den at...

Celebrate 65! The Arc of Atlantic County to host summer kickoff fundraiser at Golden Nugget

by shorelocalnews | May 21, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

Honoring supporting individuals with disabilities for over 60 years Celebrate 65! An Evening with The Arc of Atlantic County, on Thursday, May 28, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on The Deck at The Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina in Atlantic City. Overlooking the...