Shore Fast Line once connected mainland towns with resort cities
For more than four decades, the Shore Fast Line carried passengers between Atlantic City and Ocean City, passing through the mainland communities of Pleasantville, Northfield, Linwood and Somers Point. Operated by the Atlantic City and Shore Railroad, the electric...
The waves we never forget
How a Heart of Surfing event became a reminder of what matters most Letter from the editor Some days have a way of changing your perspective. Saturday was one of those days. It was a glorious morning on the beach in front of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City....
Lifeguards’ legacy comes to life: International Lifeguard Museum planned for Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City’s legacy as the birthplace of organized beach patrols will soon be highlighted at its permanent home. The International Lifeguard Museum, a nonprofit founded in 2024, is working to create an immersive museum inside historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk...
Absecon Lighthouse celebrates National Lighthouse Day, continues to shine as a beacon of history and community
For nearly 170 years, Absecon Lighthouse has watched over the Atlantic City skyline, standing as a reminder of the city’s maritime past while continuing to serve the community in new ways. The state’s tallest lighthouse and the nation’s third-tallest...
