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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Wonderland’s Ferris wheel lit up once again

Wonderland’s Ferris wheel lit up once again

by Julia Train | Jul 31, 2025 | News, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey

For nearly 10 months, the 144-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, once visible from the Ninth Street Bridge, has stood dark and lifeless. But not anymore. On Monday, July 28, Bill Merritt, and another member of the civic group Ocean City...
Trolley solution rolls in as Margate faces parking crisis

Trolley solution rolls in as Margate faces parking crisis

by Julia Train | Jul 24, 2025 | Margate, Atlantic County, Features, News, South Jersey

For years, Margate business owners have heard the same refrain from frustrated customers: “We can’t find parking.” Now, one shop owner has taken matters into her own hands. Tired of hearing customers come in and complain about Margate’s lack of parking, Rosalind “Roz”...
Brigantine, Ventnor push back against proposed beach tag ban

Brigantine, Ventnor push back against proposed beach tag ban

by Julia Train | Jul 24, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Brigantine, Features, South Jersey, Ventnor

Two Atlantic County shore towns, Brigantine and Ventnor, have recently voiced a strong opposition to proposed state legislation that would eliminate municipalities from requiring beach tags for beach access below the mean high tide line. Officials from both towns warn...
Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?

Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?

by Julia Train | Jul 17, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

At the end of June, Sen. Michael Testa (R-1) proposed changing the name of the Delaware Bay to the Bay of New Jersey. Testa, a supporter of President Donald Trump’s policies, and inspired by the president’s move to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of...
Repairs planned for stuck Dorset Avenue Bridge; replacement unlikely

Repairs planned for stuck Dorset Avenue Bridge; replacement unlikely

by Julia Train | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, News, South Jersey, Ventnor

After failing in May, the Dorset Avenue Bridge, which connects Ventnor Heights to Absecon Island, has been closed to boat traffic for the summer. Currently, the bridge is stuck in the down position due to a faulty system, allowing vehicular traffic to pass but...
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