by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic City, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber Contrary to the widely-held belief, Louis Prima did not invent the concept of the Las Vegas lounge act. That honor belongs to guitarist/vocalist Mary Kaye. Kaye and her trio were a wildly entertaining unit that virtually created the lounge phenomena...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
The 3rd annual FACES 4 Autism Halloween Dance Party felt more like a summer event with July-like temperatures this past Saturday. Over 350 attendees enjoyed arts and crafts, interactive vendor tables, sensory-friendly tricks and treats, a barbecue lunch, and a dance...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
By Dana Difilippo Still, the judges pushed back on the state on several issues. Several sensitive places deemed gun-free zones, like schools and nursing homes, were included because “vulnerable people” congregate there. Porter questioned the state’s definition of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Health and Fitness, South Jersey
By Andrew Hoffman In my last article, I wrote about the second of three points of view that come into play with funerals. We looked at the immediate families’ perspective and my own feelings at my mother’s service. It was very gratifying to hear from all the people...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 1, 2023 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Yesterday, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) held an event to mark the official launch of a new SNAP mobile outreach vehicle. Sarah Adelman, Commissioner of New Jersey Human Services, was in attendance. The ribbon cutting took place at CFBNJ’s South Jersey...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 1, 2023 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Mays Landing, South Jersey
Students from six local area high schools spent a day learning about the latest technological media and communication innovations, trends and educational opportunities available to them in college at the Atlantic Cape Community College Early College Program’s Annual...
