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Shore Notes by Daniel Rallo

Curated byDaniel Rallo10 cardsUpdated Oct 2026
Local news and home-buyer guides for Atlantic County's Jersey Shore by Daniel Rallo: Brigantine, Ventnor, Margate, Linwood and Somers Point.
The Trail of Two Cities 5K Ends Inside a Kennedy Park Still Mid-Makeover
The Trail of Two Cities 5K Ends Inside a Kennedy Park Still Mid-Makeover

The November 7 causeway 5K wraps up at JFK Park in Somers Point, where state Green Acres money and a developer’s payment are funding a new playground, fencing and trails.

6 min read
Daniel Rallo
Linwood Leaf Season Ends When the City Truck Passes Your Street, Not on December 31
Linwood Leaf Season Ends When the City Truck Passes Your Street, Not on December 31

Linwood’s leaf crews start at the north end on November 1 and won’t circle back for late piles. Here’s what to do once they’ve passed your block, plus ACUA drop-off fees and EcoSoil prices.

5 min read
Daniel Rallo
Brigantine Surf Fishing This Fall: A City Permit, a Derby Entry and a Storm-Changed Front Beach
Brigantine Surf Fishing This Fall: A City Permit, a Derby Entry and a Storm-Changed Front Beach

The September nor’easter closed the North Brigantine Natural Area to fishing vehicles. Here’s what the $100 city permit and a Riptide derby entry still get you, and what’s biting right now.

6 min read
Daniel Rallo
Brigantine NJ After Labor Day: Why Fall Is When You Really Get to Know the Island
Brigantine NJ After Labor Day: Why Fall Is When You Really Get to Know the Island

Once Labor Day comes and goes, Brigantine starts to feel different. The bridge traffic thins out, the beaches open up, and the island settles back into the rhythm of the people who live here all year.

21 min read
Daniel Rallo
Exploring Egg Harbor Township: A Guide to Its Villages and Neighborhoods
Exploring Egg Harbor Township: A Guide to Its Villages and Neighborhoods

Egg Harbor Township NJ is a patchwork of villages, from wooded lots and bikeway trails to bayfront homes. Compare Bargaintown, Scullville, English Creek, Seaview Harbor and more to find where you fit.

4 min read
Daniel Rallo
Ventnor Boardwalk Rebuild: How It Affects Home Values for Buyers and Sellers
Ventnor Boardwalk Rebuild: How It Affects Home Values for Buyers and Sellers

Ventnor rebuilt a big stretch of its boardwalk in 2026, and the next phase is on the way. Here's what the project means for buyers and sellers with homes near the beach.

4 min read
Daniel Rallo
Living in Historic Somers Point, Atlantic County's Oldest Town
Living in Historic Somers Point, Atlantic County's Oldest Town

Somers Point NJ traces its roots to 1693. Discover Somers Mansion, Bay Avenue and the historic bayfront, plus what all that history means for buyers and sellers in Somers Point.

4 min read
Daniel Rallo
Beach Block vs Bayside: Where Should You Buy in Margate?
Beach Block vs Bayside: Where Should You Buy in Margate?

Shopping for a home in Margate NJ? Compare the beach block, mid-island, Marven Gardens and the bayside, with flood, parking and bridge tips to help you choose your street.

4 min read
Daniel Rallo
Living Near the Linwood Bike Path: A Buyer's Guide
Living Near the Linwood Bike Path: A Buyer's Guide

he Linwood NJ bike path began as a trolley line and is now a 6.5-mile paved trail. Here's what living near it means for buyers and sellers in Linwood today.

4 min read
Daniel Rallo
Ventnor Boardwalk Closed This Fall? Where to Walk, Eat and Gather Instead
Ventnor Boardwalk Closed This Fall? Where to Walk, Eat and Gather Instead

Beginning October 12, Ventnor fences off the boardwalk from Suffolk Avenue to Jackson Avenue. Here's what stays open, who's paying for the work, and where October's events have moved.

5 min read
Daniel Rallo