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City Life

The Strange, Scrappy ’90s Wildwood Documentary That Became a Cult Sensation

One of the most memorable films about the New Jersey Shore was shot on Super 8 and lit by tramcars and pizza joints on the […]

Life & Style

Need to Give Your Shore Home a Glow-Up? Visit This New Ocean City Shop

Soaking up the last few weeks of summer down the Shore? Be sure to take at least a little time away from the sand to do […]

Life & Style

This Longport Home Is the Epitome of Sophisticated Seaside Style

When a Bryn Mawr couple were loo​king to expand their Longport home for their large blended family — both had children from previous marriages who were now married with kids of their own […]

City Life

Outrage Erupts Over Nazi Imagery at Popular Wildwood Pizzeria

UPDATE 8/8 5:51pm: Someone reportedly made a bomb threat against Franconi’s on Friday, forcing the restaurant to shut down temporarily. Full story here. Back in […]

Life & Style

Inside a Bright, Modern Avalon Home Perfect for Summer Entertaining

In many ways, this modern bayfront property — the work of architect OSK Design Partners and builder Brandywine Developers, with interiors by Delaware-based Megan Gorelick […]

Property

Living in Margate: A Neighborhood Guide

Lucy the Elephant put Margate on the map, but there are many more reasons to come here. Just ask resident Vincent Novelli, co-principal of the […]

Restaurants

The Best Breweries at the Jersey Shore

These Jersey Shore taprooms and brewpubs are destinations where you can catch live music, get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing magic, or snuggle up […]

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Restaurants

Jersey Fresh Pours: Your Guide to Breweries Down the Shore

What could be more refreshing than feeling a light sea spray on your skin after a long day in the sand and sun? How about […]

City Life

DOGE Cuts Put Margate Icon Lucy the Elephant on Endangered Species List

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

Be Well Philly

Beach Yoga, Surf Lessons, and More Ways to Work Out Down the Shore This Summer

If you’ve been lucky enough to book a Shore stay this summer, there are plenty of opportunities to move your body that don’t involve running […]

City Life

Organizers Cancel Major Mexican Festival In Philadelphia Over ICE Raid Fears

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Waterside Modern House in Margate

I nearly swooned when a publicist sent me this “Jawdropper of the Week” candidate for my consideration. That’s because the only thing this Margate waterside […]

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Neotraditional Bayside House in Stone Harbor

In my New England college years, I remember an all-nighter that ended with a bunch of us driving from Walden Pond all the way to […]

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City Life

The 12 Worst People at the Jersey Shore, Ranked

It’s summer. That means lots of fun in the Jersey Shore sun, copious amounts of boardwalk pizza, and, of course, incredibly irritating beachgoers who don’t […]

Be Well Philly

10 Amazing Hotel and Day Spas at the Jersey Shore

We all know that Memorial Day weekend is the *official* kick-off to summer shore season. But the beauty of the Jersey Shore is that you […]