Memories of ‘The World’s Playground’
By Seth Briliant My parents owned the Barclay Motel in Atlantic City, which was known in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s as “The World’s Playground.” I worked at the motel during my teenage years, first as a bellhop, then as a lifeguard, snack bar cook, and finally as a...
Thelma Witherspoon: A trailblazer in Hamilton Township politics
By Julia Train In 2022, Dr. Thelma Witherspoon made local history as the first Black woman to serve on the Hamilton Township Committee. This year, she’s running for the position again. Born and raised in Atlantic City, Witherspoon’s path to politics was inspired by...Beyond awareness: South Jersey’s autism community builds support, advocacy and inclusion
By Robin StoloffHealth & Wellness April has arrived, bringing more than just blooming flowers and warmer days. Marks Autism Awareness Month, also known as Autism Acceptance or Neurodiversity Acceptance Month. Let’s be honest; awareness alone is no longer enough....
Pass it down: My grandmom’s chopped liver recipe will have your guests singing ‘Dayenu’ and your praises
Life is What HappensBy Lisa Zaslow Segelman “Dayenu” means “it would have been enough” in Hebrew and is the refrain of a lively Passover song. It lists blessings God bestowed on the Israelites, emphasizing that each act alone would have sufficed, yet God did more....
Gnocchi: ‘Little pillows of heaven’
By Chef Joseph Massaglia I love gnocchi! Made properly, these little, light, airy dumplings usually made with potatoes are, as a friend says, “little pillows of heaven.” It’s believed gnocchi originated in Northern Italy. The name came from the word “nocca,”...
