Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

A little distance can change everything

by Michael | Apr 9, 2026 | Letters from the editor, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

From the editor Most of us move through our days without looking up for very long. We rush from one obligation to the next, answer messages, scroll headlines, check the weather, make dinner plans and think about what has to get done tomorrow before today is even over....

Van Drew announces $99M in beach replenishment funding on the way

by shorelocalnews | Apr 9, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replenish and protect key beaches in the region. This is the most significant investment in New Jersey beach projects in a year...

Locals Choice Awards launch, community invited to nominate favorites

by Cindy Christy Fertsch | Apr 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

Because Locals Know Best Shore Local is shining a spotlight on the people, businesses and organizations that you love with the launch of its Locals Choice Awards. Nominations are now open, giving readers the opportunity to recognize the places and professionals that...

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson asks attorney general to review dispute with county prosecutor

by Julia Train | Apr 9, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Top Stories

The latest move in an escalating dispute with the county prosecutor came as Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson wrote to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. He urged her to intervene and warned of mounting legal costs and potential financial exposure for...

Spring at the Shore: Events to welcome the season

by Delaney Crawford | Apr 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Top Stories, Wahoo

While Mother Nature may still be unsure what season we’re in, the nice days we have had have us all wishing for that summer season to come sooner rather than later, I’m sure. As we wait for those magical summer days, there is still so much of the spring season to...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Apr 9, 2026 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Multi-day Events ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Thursday, April 9-Sunday, April 19 Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera like never before. “Jesus Christ Superstar” delivers an electrifying retelling of...