Answering the call: CONTACT Cape Atlantic aims to help all
Even though it has been six years since COVID-19 rocked our world, its effects are still being felt today, especially when it comes to social isolation and loneliness. While cases of loneliness and disconnection have risen since 2020, organizations across the country...
Miss New Jersey Competition returns to Ocean City, bringing back boardwalk parade tradition
After eight years, the Miss New Jersey Competition is returning to Ocean City in June. Marking its first time back in the shore town since 2018, the annual competition will take place at the Ocean City Music Pier. Preliminary rounds are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday...
Pleasantville awarded $1.5M grant for pedestrian bridge
The City of Pleasantville was awarded a $1.5 million grant for a planned pedestrian bridge over the Atlantic City Expressway, crediting U.S. Sen. Cory Booker for his advocacy. “I’m speechless with this because to get the amount that we got, we were very, very...
Ocean City basketball enjoys special season
The banners have hung on the gymnasium wall for over 50 years, frayed and faded reminders of when Ocean City High School’s boys basketball team was the best in the state. The Red Raiders will be soon be hanging a new championship flag after winning the State Group III...
Ten years of Shore Local — What’s next?
From the editor Ten years ago, the very first issue of Shore Local rolled off the press — a modest 28-page publication built on a big idea: create a newspaper dedicated to celebrating the people, places and events that make the Jersey Shore such a special place to...
