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Jerry Blavat’s Memories were made of this

by Cindy Fertsch | May 9, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Music, South Jersey

By Bruce Klauber Almost everyone in our region has heard of Jerry Blavat: aka, “The Geator with the Heater.” It was almost impossible not to be aware of him as Blavat was a disc jockey, nightclub owner, concert promoter, producer, radio and television host, record...

Cannabis can help AC become the World’s Playground once again

by Cindy Fertsch | May 9, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Business, Features, South Jersey

By Stephen Weiss There is a lot of noise lately in Atlantic City about cannabis, specifically the expansion of the green zone to include Albany Avenue. Most of the noise is coming from opposition to the expansion using “reefer madness”  propaganda to sway public...

Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society puts black music centerstage

by Cindy Fertsch | May 9, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Music, South Jersey

By Julia Train The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society in Atlantic City is a nonprofit that creates and promotes events to educate the public about black music and its history, and to preserve its legacy. It was founded in December of 2018 by Perry Thompson with the...

Governor Murphy backs jury service for those with felony convictions

by Cindy Fertsch | May 9, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey

By Nikita Biryukov Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports ending New Jersey’s prohibition on jury service for those with felony convictions, which is among the strictest in the nation. Legislation now in the Statehouse would do that, excluding people with convictions...

Organization gives beach vacations to needy families

by Cindy Fertsch | May 9, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey

By Julia Train Beachview Dreams Foundation board members and volunteers spent the past two weekends getting ready to host 14 “Dream Families” in Ocean City this summer. The non-profit organization aims to provide individuals with disabilities or significant health...

How harnesses affect dog training

by Cindy Fertsch | May 9, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Pets, South Jersey

By Heidi Clayton The use of a harness to prevent pulling has become a hot topic in the dog world. The misconception among pet owners is that simply wearing a harness teaches them to not pull. Conversely, the resentment among some trainers is that they lead to...
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