AC’s questionable shipwreck
Atlantic City businessmen bought an old whaling ship and purposely took it on the beach at Michigan Avenue. The “stranded” boat was on exhibition for a 10-cent admission. Atlantic City authorities forced it to move after a week. It was refloated and moved...
Early tourist attractions in Atlantic City
In the 1890s, Atlantic City offered a flume ride much like the extreme thrill rides of today. “Shooting The Chutes” was a major attraction on the boardwalk. Riders were pulled up a long incline in an open car, then were transferred to a flat-bottomed boat....
Lifeguards rescue lifeguards, keeping paddleboarding for a cause event afloat
When a group of paddleboarders were forced to cut their 120-mile fundraiser for premature babies short due to treacherous weather and injuries, it would have been easy to give up. Instead, the organization, Cal’s Pals, reached out for help, and lifeguards all along...
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Announces Closure of Premier Nightclub on August 31
Future plans for space to be announced as property continues to evolve Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced the forthcoming closure of Premier Nightclub on Sunday, Aug. 31. Since its debut in 2016, Premier has been a destination for world-class DJs,...
Disco Ball raises $100,000 for the arts
The Schultz-Hill Foundation is proud to announce that its annual benefit concert, The Disco Ball, raised an impressive $100,000 to support arts, education and cultural programming across South Jersey. Held on Friday, Aug. 1, at the Superstar Theater in Resorts Casino...
