by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 27, 2024 | Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Somers Point, South Jersey
By Steffen Klenk From the historic bars and restaurants along Shore Road to the beaches and nightclubs of Bay Avenue, Somers Point is a city rich in history and culture. Today, part of that history is being preserved in a new documentary being filmed by PBS. Before...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 27, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey, Sports
By Bruce Klauber “And there used to be a ballpark where the field was warm and green, And the people played their crazy game with a joy I’d never seen, And the air was such a wonder, from the hot dogs and the beer, Yes, there used to be a ballpark right here.” –...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 27, 2024 | Cape May, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
By David Weinberg Local lifeguard races are about to celebrate a special anniversary. This summer marks a century since the first lifeguard races were held in the area. They began in 1924, when a doubles rowing competition was won by Atlantic City Beach Patrol members...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 27, 2024 | Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
By William Kelly P.F. Kluge’s book “Eddie and the Parkway Cruisers,” and Martin Davidson’s movie, “Eddie and the Cruisers” are two different things. Though Davidson is mostly faithful to Kluge’s storyline, there are some basic differences that should be noted. Paul...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 27, 2024 | Atlantic County, Calendars, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
Absecon Concerts in the Park Sunday, June 30, 7 p.m. Heritage Park 699 Blenheim Ave. The City of Absecon presents Concerts in the Park. This week, enjoy live music from the Matrix Band, playing the biggest hits from the ’60s to today. All concerts start at 7...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 27, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Chuck Darrow It doesn’t matter where you stand on the subject of Pink Floyd, the revered British “space-rock” band whose enduring popularity is rivaled only by such giants as The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Queen. Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, you have to admit...
