Lucy the Elephant: Our quirky hometown roadside attraction needs your vote
By Erica Hoffman In the wide world of roadside attractions and National Historic Landmarks, Lucy the Elephant stands tall—quite literally, at six stories. From his unmistakable yearly color-changing toenails to her distinguished howdah, which boasts one of, if not the...Somers Point Beach Concert in national spotlight
The Somers Point’s Beach Concert Series has earned national acclaim, topping USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards leaderboard as the premier outdoor concert series in the country. Renowned for its enchanting ambiance and stellar lineup, spanning from classic...Miss America 1923
A Look Back By Fred Miller Miss America 1923, was the third Miss America pageant, held at the Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City on Friday, Sept. 7, 1923. At the conclusion of the event, King Neptune crowned the incumbent titleholder Mary Katherine Campbell as Miss...Basset hounds galore at the Doo Dah Parade
By Steffen Klenk Tails were wagging and smiles were seen all around at the annual Doo Dah Parade, held in Ocean City on Saturday, April 13. Hundreds lined Asbury Ave. and the Boardwalk as more than 300 basset hounds strutted their stuff, many appearing in costume....A look back at Storybook Land
In April of 1955, Storybook Land first opened, delighting children of all ages! John and Esther Fricano Sr. founded and operated the park since its beginning. Even after her husband’s passing in 2009, Esther Fricano continued to be active in its operations until...
