The Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is anything but conventional
Since it opened in 1929, Atlantic City’s Convention Hall, renamed Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in honor of the late mayor in 2017, the iconic venue has presented everything from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, to the Democratic National Convention and the Miss...
Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City launches Hall of Fame, honors five community leaders
The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City marked a historic milestone Dec. 11 with its inaugural Hall of Fame celebration, honoring five individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have left a lasting impact on the Club and the greater Atlantic City...
Meet Donald DeGrazia: A 107-year-old Atlantic City native
Atlantic City native Donald DeGrazia is now 107 years old — yes, you read that right — and is now living in Linwood. He has more than a century of memories, milestones and improbable encounters — stories his son, Gregg DeGrazia, says still define his remarkable...
When Merv Griffin ruled the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Who would have thought that a modestly talented afternoon television talk show host would eventually become not only a media mogul, but one of the top players in the hotel/casino business? Probably no one. But it happened and the legacy of Merv Griffin, both on...
Stock the Sleigh for MBCA, Essl’s gets a facelift, hit the Moondeck at Borgata
There’s so much going on this month that my usual column format of focusing on one amazing thing per week is out the frosty windows. This week, I’ll tackle a great outdoor experience at Borgata and Essl’s getting a complete makeover, but first I want to remind...
