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Remembering Stainton’s Department Store

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Cape May County, A Look Back, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey

A Look Back By Fred Miller On April 13, 1913, Howard S. Stainton bought Emma Morris Corson’s dry goods store at 808 Asbury Avenue. It was the beginning of what would become the largest department store in Cape May County. The store was always busy in the summer, but...

Same old story: amusements versus hotels

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Features, Cape May County, Ocean City, South Jersey

By Bill Quain It is impossible to be a weekly columnist from Ocean City and not write a story about the end of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and the beginning of the “ICONA in Wonderland” Hotel.  I tried to avoid it, but I got an email from the AAWC (American Association...

Navigating Thanksgiving conversations: Five topics to avoid and what to talk about instead

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

By Sarah Fertsch Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and cherished traditions, whether it’s tossing the football before the turkey’s ready, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or cheering on a favorite pup at the National Dog Show. However, one...

Unwrap the magic of the holidays in Cape May

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Features, Cape May, Cape May County, South Jersey

As the crisp air of winter approaches, Cape May begins to transform into a Christmas wonderland—a place where the spirit of the season is both celebrated and embraced. The quiet coastal town, known for its grand Victorian homes and holiday charm, invites visitors to...

Big crowd at Tropicana sees Figueroa, Seldon earn wins

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Back in the day, boxing promoter Don Elbaum was a major force in helping to put Atlantic City on the boxing map. As the casino era took off on the boardwalk, virtually every property added boxing to its entertainment menu. And it wasn’t long before...
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