Atlantic County - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Postcards from the Past

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, History, South Jersey

Ice skaters had lots of fun on Bargaintown Pond in Egg Harbor Township, shown here in 1948. The frozen pond attracted skaters from Atlantic City, Absecon, Somers Point and areas in between. The Linwood police were assigned to handle traffic on the roads leading to the...

Weekly Horoscopes

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

The Cosmic Connection with Ursula Duffy Horoscopes for Jan. 16-22 ♈Aries: “I guess I’m just a natural warrior.”-Camille Paglia. Embracing the essence of who you are and how to apply and empower yourself in your community fuels your fire this week. Leadership is an...

Atlantic Cape Bestows Athletics Recognition of Excellence Award Upon Former Coach and College Administrator Robert Goudie

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 15, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Mays Landing, South Jersey, Sports

As a basketball coach, Robert Goudie would implore his student athletes to always keep their elbow in. This subtle, yet effective, technique when shooting a basketball ultimately led to countless baskets and buzzer beaters. As a father and grandfather, it became a...

East Coast Women’s Boxing Champtionships and non-contact fitness seminar Feb. 7-9, 2025

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 15, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Sports

The Showboat is proud to announce the inaugural East Coast Women’s Championships, a groundbreaking event set to take place from February 7-9, 2025. This historic tournament marks the first-ever all-female boxing competition east of the Mississippi River, a milestone...

Atlantic City Sports Commission celebrates milestone 10th anniversary

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 14, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, News, South Jersey, Sports

Today, the Atlantic City Sports Commission (ACSC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a significant milestone with a decade of transformative contributions to the destination’s sports tourism industry. Since its inception, the ACSC has played a pivotal role in...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa unveils star-studded entertainment lineup to kick off 2025

by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 14, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey

Tickets on sale now for Def Leppard, Billy F. Gibbons, Dancing With The Stars: Live! and more performances through June Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has unveiled its exciting entertainment lineup for the first half of 2025, packed with renowned artists and...