AC’s famous flagpole sitter
Every decade seems to be characterized by the fads within those years as they have been by important historical events. Music tended to encourage new fads such as the flappers in the roaring ’20s, the hippies in the 1960s, disco in the ’70s and heavy metal...
From planks to pillars of the Shore: The history of the Atlantic City and Ocean City Boardwalks
Nothing says “summer at the shore” quite like a stroll along a boardwalk with the scent of saltwater taffy in the air, the sound of waves crashing on one side and laughter ringing out on the other. Here in South Jersey, we’re lucky enough to have not just...
Remembering Zaberers:
Where families went to get ‘Zaberized’ It was around 1962, about a year after Zaberers restaurant opened on the Black Horse Pike in the McKee City section of Egg Harbor Township. To a 10-year-old, the place looked like a gigantic playhouse, decorated with Tiffany...
Remembering when an OC lifeguard won Olympic gold medals
A Look Back The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s tradition of winning intercity rowing and swimming has its roots in the Olympic Games. Long before the lifeguards won either a Cape May County or South Jersey championship, OCBP Hall of Famer John B. Kelly Sr. was wearing...
Historic Smithville: How one couple created a town
While Smithville is known for its local charm and small-town shops, few know of its true origin. The weekend getaway destination, with a quaint bed and breakfast, six eateries, and plenty of homemade baked goods, actually gained its start with only one building. In...
