by shorelocalnews | Aug 11, 2026 | What's Happening, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey, Top Stories
A coalition of Ocean City residents and civic organizations filed suit in Superior Court in the County of Cape May against the City of Ocean City and City Council, seeking to void the Council’s June 25, 2026 designation of the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier property...
by shorelocalnews | Aug 10, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Top Stories
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO) released countywide crime statistics showing sustained, multi-year declines in drug-related deaths, fatal traffic crashes, shootings and homicides, with figures through July 31, 2026, continuing trends seen since...
by Julia Train | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey, Top Stories
Atlantic City’s legacy as the birthplace of organized beach patrols will soon be highlighted at its permanent home. The International Lifeguard Museum, a nonprofit founded in 2024, is working to create an immersive museum inside historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk...
by Julia Train | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, Top Stories
For nearly 170 years, Absecon Lighthouse has watched over the Atlantic City skyline, standing as a reminder of the city’s maritime past while continuing to serve the community in new ways. The state’s tallest lighthouse and the nation’s third-tallest...
by Steffen Klenk | Aug 6, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, South Jersey, Top Stories
Within the home of Marmora resident Joe McAfee sits a unique treasure trove of memorabilia. The longtime firefighter has amassed a collection of patches, photographs and toy fire trucks, including a replica of Fire Station 51 from the 1970s television series...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 30, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey
Atlantic City International Airport could become a more significant gateway as transportation officials pursue new airline service, terminal improvements and long-term development projects. The airport’s future was a major topic during “Bridging the Gap:...
