The hold music is not helping: How poor customer service is stressing us out
Can I vent for a moment? I know I’m not alone here. You’ve been there too, phone pressed to your ear, staring at the ceiling, tapping your foot to a distorted, looping jazz instrumental that you never asked to listen to. You’ve memorized the...
Big crowds return to Bayfest despite rain
Thousands made their way to historic Bay Avenue on Saturday, April 25, for the 37th Annual Bayfest. Despite the overcast skies and windy conditions, crowds enjoyed a plethora of activities including live music and entertainment, amazing food vendors, dozens of...
Eagles draft picks have bright future
Contrary to some beliefs, I did not cover the Philadelphia Eagles’ first draft. That was in 1936, when the Birds selected University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger – the 1935 Heisman Trophy winner – with first overall pick. My first draft as the Eagles’ beat...
Top Weekly Entertainment Picks
Step outside and celebrate the season at the Margate Cherry Blossom Festival, hear iconic reggae and freestyle music in Atlantic City and shop hundreds of vendors at Ocean City’s Spring Block Party. Read all about it in the Top Weekly Entertainment Picks. Who: Anna...
Even Penn & Teller can’t make the passage of time disappear
For a half-century, masters of the comedy-magic universe Penn & Teller have seemingly defied the physical laws of nature with many of their you-gotta-see-’em-to-believe-’em feats of prestidigitation. But so far, the loquacious Penn Jillette, 71, and his silent...
