Brigantine business owner releases new book, ‘Black Resilience’
By Krystle J Bailey 30-year-old Braeden Anderson, owner of Brigantine’s Black Turtle Coffee Co. and Kook Burger, released his 2023 book, Black Resilience, this April. The restauranteur, lawyer, philanthropist, and father has overcome seemingly impossible situations...Shore Local Talent: Bilal Grate
By Krystle J Bailey Local photographer Bilal Grate knew he was meant to carve his own path when he found himself in deep discussion about LLCs, taxes, and business ownership with his professors as a college sophomore. He had discovered a love for photography a few...A unique musical experience for kids comes to Ocean City
By Krystle J Bailey ROCK-ED, a musical experience for young aspiring performers, is coming to Ocean City this summer. Hosted by Ace Enders, lead singer of The Early November, ROCK-ED is unlike traditional music classes. With a focus on musical performance and...Local makeup artist tours with Cyndi Lauper
By Krystle J Bailey Like countless other 80’s kids, Nafra Gonzalez spent childhood Halloweens decked out in brightly colored hair and eccentric makeup, singing “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” in honor of the iconic Cyndi Lauper. So, when the Egg Harbor Township makeup...Atlantic City’s first casino – Resorts – celebrates 45th anniversary in grand fashion
By Scott Cronick Resorts Casino Hotel may not be the biggest casino in Atlantic City, but it certainly is the most historic. The first casino to open in Atlantic City on May 26, 1978, it has withstood the test of time in pretty astonishing fashion. Despite being one...
