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When Jack Roy became Rodney Dangerfield and found some respect in AC

by Bruce Klauber | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, History, South Jersey, Wahoo

It took comedian Rodney Dangerfield about 40 years to get some respect. As Jack Roy, the first professional name taken by the man born Jacob Cohen, he worked every third-rate nightclub imaginable, and for years sold aluminum siding to finance his dream of making it...

Legacy Concerts celebrate local history of legendary rockers

by Carmen Marotta | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Somers Point, South Jersey, Wahoo

The Legacy Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point are a standout celebration of rock ‘n’ roll history at the Jersey Shore. Bill Haley & His Comets were playing at Tony Mart’s in the late 1950s when DJ Alan Freed had them perform in what are often...

Grammy-Award-Winning Singer Songwriter Erykah Badu Sets Show for Hard Rock

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Erykah Badu is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased...

More than 125 young anglers expected at OCFC’s 48th annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament

by shorelocalnews | Jul 29, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

The Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) expects more than 125 young fishers to participate in its 48th annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, and feature prizes for all anglers. Parents or guardians may register their children...

Cut loose with ‘Footloose,’ the Broadway musical

by Julia Train | Jul 28, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

“Footloose” was a groundbreaking film released in 1984. Starring a relatively unknown Kevin Bacon, the film popularized dancing like never before. Its unforgettable soundtrack, featuring artists such as Kenny Loggins, Bonnie Tyler, and Sammy Hagar,...

Tropicana Atlantic City Unveils the Ultimate Happy Hour Trail – Atlantic City’s Largest Food Crawl Returns

by shorelocalnews | Jul 25, 2025 | Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey, Wahoo

Snack, Stamp, Score: Experience 14 Happy Hours Under One Roof with Tiered Rewards and Grand Prize Giveaway Tropicana Atlantic City is excited to announce the return of Atlantic City’s largest food crawl with the Ultimate Happy Hour Trail. Running now through...