by Chuck Darrow | Jun 5, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, History, South Jersey
The Casino File The reason cliches become cliches is because they are grounded in truth. For instance, one of pop music’s most ingrained tropes is that of groups of 1950s urban youths gathering in subway stations, school bathrooms or other, similarly tiled spaces in...
by Rebecca Oldham | Jun 5, 2025 | History, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
Atlantic City is more than just beautiful beaches and resort casinos; it’s a history-rich destination that holds immense meaning to its residents and visitors. But it wasn’t always like this. The resort town on Absecon Island earned its notability from Dr. Jonathan...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 5, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey, Wahoo
In 1929, the same year the Great Depression began, Atlantic City opened the doors to what was then the world’s largest auditorium and convention hall. Built by the municipal government at a cost of $15 million, the massive structure—known today as Jim Whelan Boardwalk...
by Sarah Fertsch, Staff Writer | May 29, 2025 | Brigantine, Atlantic County, Features, History, South Jersey
For decades, beachgoers along South Jersey’s picturesque coastline stumbled upon scattered human bones, an eerie reminder of an unsolved mystery. What story could these remains tell? This question puzzled investigators for nearly 30 years — until now. Thanks to...
by Bruce Klauber | May 29, 2025 | History, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
The list of television personalities who have had some success hosting late-night talk shows through the years is pretty short, especially since the concept of a late-night television talk show goes back to May of 1950, when comedian Jerry Lester hosted a program...
by Fred Miller | May 22, 2025 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look BackMemorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally called, has been commemorated in Ocean City for 144 years. While the day signals the beginning of the summer in America’s Greatest Family Resort, residents and visitors have always remembered the...
