Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace
By David Weinberg It was a Friday afternoon and the boxing gym at the Pleasantville Rec Center was packed. Young fighters smacked the heavy bags beneath pictures of late trainer Mike Hall, former Pleasantville middleweight Kevin “Killer” Watts and other members of the...
Motivated Mommies empowers women, builds community
By Julia Train In 2017, Morgan Orlowski was 36 weeks pregnant with her son and feeling lost and confused about motherhood. So, she created a private Facebook group, called “Motivated Mommies,” for local moms, hoping to connect with others who felt the same. The group...
Atlantic City’s boxing renaissance: Larry Goldberg’s on a mission to restore a fight town and inspire its youth
By Dennis Hayes Atlantic City’s storied boxing legacy is making a triumphant return, thanks to the relentless efforts of local promoter Larry Goldberg. A native of Atlantic City’s downbeach community of Margate, Goldberg has embarked on a mission to restore the...
Daffodils announce the arrival of spring
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Congratulations, if you are reading this, you have safely made it to spring! In South Jersey, especially near the coast, the signs are all around us. The birds are singing more sweetly, trees are in bud, and daffodils, unable to contain...
Top Weekly Entertainment Picks
By Steffen Klenk Spring has officially arrived and there is an array of activities happening in South Jersey this weekend. From headliners like Ginuwine and Montell Jordan, to renowned comedians such as Jeff Dye and Vir Das, plus local music, and college basketball...
