The rise and fall of the Atlantic City Surf
A short-lived baseball team For more than a decade, summer nights in Atlantic City offered an attraction far removed from slot machines, beach bars and the Boardwalk. At Bader Field, fans could buy a ticket, grab a hot dog and watch professional baseball beneath the...
Hotel competitions of old Atlantic City
From the 1930s through the early 1970s, Atlantic City hotel owners used spirited employee competitions to boost winter tourism. The goal was to keep the tourists and their money “down the shore” into the fall season. Legendary oceanfront hotels like the Traymore,...
Phillies, Eagles fans seeing red
Most people in these parts love autumn. The air and the ocean are still warm enough to enjoy the beach, though it’s getting a tad tough to duck under waves without a wet suit. Brilliant, vivid colors abound. Orange, gold and red are everywhere, whether it’s leaves,...
Ocean City Arts Center concert pairs classical music with ballroom dance
The Ocean City Arts Center will bring classical music and ballroom dance together for “Where Classical Music Moves: Strings & Piano Meet the Art of Dance” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Ocean City High School. The free program will feature live performances by...
Beyond the pink: Honoring loved ones and supporting breast cancer awareness
October brings crisp autumn air, falling leaves, pumpkin patches and spooky seasonal activities. It also brings a familiar color to storefronts, local businesses and community events: pink. Pink ribbons, decorations and fundraisers mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month,...
