Where Skate AC began: Back Sov reopens Oct. 3
After growing from an unauthorized do-it-yourself skate spot into the birthplace of a community movement, Atlantic City’s Sovereign Avenue Skatepark is ready for its next chapter. Skate AC will celebrate the reopening of the park, widely known as “Back Sov,” from 1 to...
Four years after last AC beach concert performance, Phish returns with three shows at Boardwalk Hall
Tune In, Turn On One of the biggest recent beach rock concerts in Atlantic City took place on Aug. 7, 2022, when famed jam band Phish wrapped up a three-night run. The band also played on Atlantic City’s beach from Aug. 13-15, 2021. I remember being bummed at the...
When the Steel Pier made jazz history
As reported in these pages and just about everywhere else, Atlantic City’s venerable Steel Pier, a part of the town’s entertainment landscape since 1898, is for sale. The Cantanoso family, owners of the Pier since 2011, bought it for $4.25 million and is selling it...
Meet the breed: The Hound Group
The Hound Group was established by the American Kennel Club in 1930 when the two-group system of judging dogs became too large. The common thread among this diverse-looking group was that they were all bred to hunt. They range in looks from the small, compact Bassett...
