by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 31, 2024 | Features
By Julia Train As November rolls in, it brings a sense of coziness and reflection. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to embrace gratitude, connect with loved ones and indulge in seasonal delights. From experimenting with comforting...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 31, 2024 | Atlantic City, Features
By Bruce Klauber Those of a certain age still call it Convention Hall, although it was renamed Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in 1997, in honor of the former mayor. Whatever one calls it, the cavernous facility at 2301 Boardwalk, which opened in 1929, is one of the last...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 31, 2024 | Cape May County, Features, Ocean City
By William Kelly Ocean City is losing its beloved Ferris wheel, but it could have very well been an Observational Roundabout. That was the name given by the inventor of the first attraction we know now as a Ferris wheel, according to historians. George Washington Gale...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 31, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Longport
By Bruce Klauber The Borough of Longport was officially established in 1898. The record will show that, other than the building of luxury homes and condos, being one of the wealthiest zip codes in the state of New Jersey, and surviving some devastating storms over the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 31, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, Somers Point
By Chef Christina Martin When someone in your group is plant based, vegetarian, vegan or gluten free, it can be difficult to find a restaurant that offers all these dietary preferences and does it well; a place where you are not just eating a house salad. Enter Josie...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 31, 2024 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features
Somers Point-Mays Landing Road in Egg Harbor Township was reopened to motorists Friday, Oct. 25 – three months earlier than expected following the completion of the reconstruction of bridge EH-29 over Lakes Creek. The detour had been in place on the roadway between...
