Bobby Rydell: Beloved at the Shore for five decades
The late and great Bobby Rydell was a show business rarity: He became an international name who never succumbed to the bright lights of Hollywood, but chose instead to live in the Philadelphia area for all of his life. Because of his stardom, popularity and...
California’s ‘forgotten’ red wines
Drink Up! You are likely aware that the Golden State is popular for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, both of which have found a home in California despite originating in France. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s that they became so popular, in large part due to...
Where survival meets the Shore: A conversation with Molly Golubcow
Author of “The Hotel on St. James Place — Growing up in Atlantic City between the Boardwalk and the Holocaust” shares her story Coastal Conversations Along the bustling boardwalk of 1970s Atlantic City, Molly Golubcow grew up between two very different...
ACX1 bankruptcy dims Atlantic City’s film industry hopes
Just three years after bold promises to transform the Jersey Shore into a hub for film and television production, ACX1 Studios has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, casting doubt on the city’s ability to reinvent itself beyond gaming and seasonal tourism. The filing,...












