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Rediscovering the magic of Castaway Cove in Ocean City

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, South Jersey

By Bruce Klauber During my college years at Trenton’s Rider College, now Rider University and later at Philadelphia’s Temple University, my childhood fascination with amusement parks and amusement piers developed into something that was, shall we say, slightly more...

Surrey Beach House celebrates one year with art-filled revival in Ventnor

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Ventnor

By Julia Train Just steps from the sand in Ventnor, Surrey Beach House Boutique Hotel blends coastal charm with a vibrant celebration of local art. The city’s only boutique hotel is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an Open House Gallery on April 17. At the...

Reed’s Farm celebrates spring at SpringFest

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Entertainment, South Jersey

Reed’s Organic Farm in Egg Harbor Township, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting regenerative agriculture and sustainable living, held its annual SpringFest on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly celebration of the spring...

South Jersey roadside sights: The hubcap tree

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, History, South Jersey

Traveling west on the Black Horse Pike — Route 322 — it’s hard to miss the shiny, hubcap pyramid standing 22 feet tall. The hubcap tree stands on the property of a Lakewood man and does sell hubcaps — lots and lots of hubcaps. The tree is made of between 80 and...

Getting a bite to eat at ‘The World’s Playground’

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey

By Seth Briliant Let’s begin with a stroll down the Boardwalk to the Traymore Hotel. In the central arcade on the ground floor, there was an amazing Art Deco restaurant called the Submarine Grill. The interior walls were covered with frosted glass that had been etched...

Pinball machines and arcade games take center stage at new Brigantine Airbnb

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Brigantine, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey

A new Airbnb in Brigantine is turning heads — and flipping paddles! The Pinball Palace, a one-of-a-kind pinball-themed Airbnb in Brigantine welcomes guests to relive the golden age of arcade games – all with stunning waterfront views. The three-bedroom,...