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Night in Venice welcomes Flyers mascot Gritty

by shorelocalnews | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, Ocean City, South Jersey, What's Happening

The Philadelphia Flyers’ madman mascot Gritty will join Ocean City’s Night in Venice boat parade this year. The theme of this year’s event is “70 Years of Champions,” and the Philadelphia mascot will be ready to rev up the thousands of bayfront spectators for the 70th...

Local gardeners open their gardens to the public for The Little Gardens Club’s 26th summer garden tour

by Tammy Thornton | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Gardening, South Jersey, What's Happening

After a rainy week, beautiful weather set the stage for a delightful day of exploring ten local gardens during the Little Gardens Club of Atlantic City’s summer garden tour. Held on Sunday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., both aspiring and seasoned gardeners took...

Paddles up: dragon boat races rally support for people with cancer

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Mays Landing, South Jersey, What's Happening

The ninth annual Dragon Boat Festival was held on Sunday, July 13, at Lake Lenape East in Mays Landing. Hosted by Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club, the event serves as the largest fundraiser for the organization, benefiting cancer patients and...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Calendars, Entertainment, South Jersey, What's Happening

The dog days of summer are upon us and there’s so much to do throughout our area. Sing along to the feel-good music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, enjoy a movie night with family and friends or celebrate Christmas in July for a good cause. It’s all in this...

Live & Local Music Calendar

by Michael | Jul 17, 2025 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Calendars, Features, South Jersey

Thursday, July 17 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club Line Dancing w/ Caitlin 7 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Dags 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk Steel Pier Tiki Bar Teddi Fusco 3 – 7 p.m. Bar None 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1000 Boardwalk The Deck at Golden Nugget B...

Atlantic City Headliners

by Michael | Jul 17, 2025 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

Thursday, July 17 Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin Unplugged feat. Josh & Lacey Sturm 8 p.m. Borgata Event Center Friday, July 18 The Basement Yard Experience 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Michael Franti & Spearhead 8 p.m. Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino...