Jordan Davis rumbles into Eagles history
Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis swatted away a field goal attempt last Sunday, scooped up the football and rumbled toward the opposite goal line at Lincoln Financial Field. He sprinted 61 yards, the turf shaking beneath his feet, until he reached the end zone. He...
COVID is surging again: A personal reminder to protect ourselves
I am writing this while recovering from COVID-19. My daughter and I probably picked it up at a crowded concert last week. At first, I thought it was just a bad cold. My throat was scratchy, I felt tired and I had an annoying cough. Within a day it hit harder, and we...
Ventnor Plaza is proof that retail centers can thrive
Business Buzz To say that Ventnor Plaza has been a successful turnaround is an understatement. When I was president of the Atlantic County Mainland Chamber of Commerce, we used to give out awards to people that made renovations similar to what local resident Mark...
The Excursion House, Ocean City’s first amusement park
A Look Back at Ocean City All the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker...
Concert at Josie Kelly’s honors Danny Eyer
More than 30 performers and hundreds of fans filled the ballroom at Josie Kelly’s Public House on Monday, Sept. 22, for a five-hour tribute concert honoring local guitarist and singer Danny Eyer. The evening began with sets by Patty Blee, Randy Bocelli, Dr. Phil, and...
