Julia Train

Julia graduated from Rider University in 2024 with a degree in Multiplatform Journalism and Social Media Strategies. She has been writing and published since she was a senior in high school. At Rider, she was the News Director at 107.7 The Bronc and News Editor at The Rider News. At Shore Local, Julia writes about local news, organizations and events, as well as working on publishing each edition of the newsmagazine and special projects. In addition to Shore Local, Julia is a social media manager and writer for the Catholic Star Herald. Contact her at shorelocaljulia@gmail.com

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Hard Rock makes a splash for Heart of Surfing

Hard Rock makes a splash for Heart of Surfing

by Julia Train | Aug 14, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey

On Saturday, Aug. 9, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hosted a special event for Heart of Surfing. Heart of Surfing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 by Shore Local publisher Bob Fertsch and editor Cindy Fertsch in honor of their son, Jamie, who was on the autism...
Beloved local clown, Gloria Loflin, loses home in fire

Beloved local clown, Gloria Loflin, loses home in fire

by Julia Train | Aug 14, 2025 | Mays Landing, Atlantic County, Features, News, South Jersey

On Monday, Aug. 4, Gloria Loflin, better known to generations of area families as “Jingles” the clown, saw her home and belongings destroyed in a sudden, fast-moving fire. At about 12:31 p.m., the Hamilton Township Police Department received a 911 call reporting a...
Somers Point e-bike tragedy sparks strengthening safety requirements

Somers Point e-bike tragedy sparks strengthening safety requirements

by Julia Train | Aug 7, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Features, Somers Point, South Jersey

Following the death of a 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township that resulted from a collision with a vehicle in Somers Point in July, three local politicians are calling for the strengthening of safety requirements for e-bikes. Senator Vince Polistina, Assemblyman...
The Great OC Lagoon Race returns

The Great OC Lagoon Race returns

by Julia Train | Aug 7, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Ocean City, South Jersey, Sports

The Great OC Lagoon Race is back for its sixth year on Saturday, Aug. 9. The race was created in 2020, when Ocean City’s Night in Venice parade was canceled due to COVID-19. One couple, who lived on the Carnival Lagoon, knew the island still needed an event to keep...
Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation rallies the community to Surf for a Cause

Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation rallies the community to Surf for a Cause

by Julia Train | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

In 2001, Dean Randazzo was at the top of his career when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the immune system. Nicknamed the “Jersey Devil,” Randazzo was the first and only New Jersey surfer to qualify for the prestigious World Surf...
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