Beach bucket cocktails made for holiday weekends
Before the burgers hit the grill and the first sparkler lights the night sky, another holiday weekend tradition is already taking shape around the Jersey Shore: someone arrives carrying a brightly colored beach bucket sloshing with ice, fruit and enough cocktails to...
The legendary Louis Prima in Atlantic City
Had he lived, the ground-breaking trumpeter/vocalist/bandleader Louis Prima might have been one of the most popular and highest paid attractions ever booked by an Atlantic City hotel/casino. Though he died on Aug. 24, 1978 at the age of 67, just about three months to...
‘1676 Project’ tells how South Jersey shaped America
We are now celebrating the 250th year of American independence. However, our exceptional nation was created long before July 4, 1776. Our “revolution” was fought to preserve what Americans already had — a nation of freedom and “boundless opportunities.” Much of that...
Hermit crabs: Nature’s mobile homes
How to properly care for these crustacean companions While visiting the Jersey Shore, many beachgoers look to bring home a souvenir to remember the experience. Hermit crabs, commonly sold as pets along the boardwalk, are a popular option — but they require more care...
