O.C. museum to celebrate Grace Kelly’s dynasty
Al Crescenzo knows a lot about the history of Ocean City. The retired teacher and docent at Ocean City Historical Museum is commonly known by his nickname ‘TriviAL’ and is particularly versed in Grace Kelly’s storied past on the island. Now, he is sharing his wealth...
Atlantic City’s first radio stations
There was a time when thousands of beachgoers came to the shore armed with transistor radios that were tuned in to oldies, the Phillies game, or maybe even talk radio. Though transistor radios have been replaced by cellphones, Atlantic City residents, and visitors,...
Remembering South Jersey’s quest for independence
As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it brings to mind another struggle for freedom that began a mere 50 years ago, right here in South Jersey. In 1976 the Burlington County Herald – a weekly newspaper in Mount Holly –...
The hidden, haunted history of Cape May Point’s Battery 223
Less than a mile from the historic Cape May Lighthouse is another legendary structure with a different feel. Battery 223 has been part of the coastal landscape in Cape May Point since it was completed in 1943. The bunker/gun emplacement boasts 20 rooms, six-foot-thick...
More than a century of music on the pier
A Look Back No look back at the 20th century in Ocean City would be complete without mention of the two piers the city built at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. On Saturday, April 22, 1905, Mayor Joseph G. Champion led the ceremony opening the new Boardwalk and the...
