Jerry Blavat’s Memories were made of this
By Bruce Klauber Almost everyone in our region has heard of Jerry Blavat: aka, “The Geator with the Heater.” It was almost impossible not to be aware of him as Blavat was a disc jockey, nightclub owner, concert promoter, producer, radio and television host, record...Cannabis can help AC become the World’s Playground once again
By Stephen Weiss There is a lot of noise lately in Atlantic City about cannabis, specifically the expansion of the green zone to include Albany Avenue. Most of the noise is coming from opposition to the expansion using “reefer madness” propaganda to sway public...Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society puts black music centerstage
By Julia Train The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society in Atlantic City is a nonprofit that creates and promotes events to educate the public about black music and its history, and to preserve its legacy. It was founded in December of 2018 by Perry Thompson with the...Governor Murphy backs jury service for those with felony convictions
By Nikita Biryukov Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports ending New Jersey’s prohibition on jury service for those with felony convictions, which is among the strictest in the nation. Legislation now in the Statehouse would do that, excluding people with convictions...The educational crisis of financial literacy
By Eric Reich Did you know that April was Financial Literacy Month? Even though it might not be a particularly exciting topic, financial literacy is arguably among the most important things you’ll ever learn in life. I’ve learned a few things in school that, as...
