by William Kelly | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
For many years the Smuggler’s Shop on the Ocean City Boardwalk, between 13th and 14th streets, was one of the most popular places to visit for locals and tourists alike. With a nautical motif, it offered a variety of seashells from all over the world, some from the...
by Bruce Klauber | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey
Anyone who saw the HBO series, “Boardwalk Empire,” or read the book that inspired it knows that for years Atlantic City was a hotbed of corruption, especially during the 1920-1933 Prohibition years. Probably the most notorious and corrupt was political boss Enoch...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 12, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, History, South Jersey
The entry to Atlantic City in 1956, with the lighthouse replica that still stands on the Black Horse Pike. This was prior to the AC...
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
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...
