by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
In April of 1955, Storybook Land first opened, delighting children of all ages! John and Esther Fricano Sr. founded and operated the park since its beginning. Even after her husband’s passing in 2009, Esther Fricano continued to be active in its operations until...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, History, South Jersey
The Wawa business began in 1803 as an iron foundry. In 1890, George Wood, an entrepreneur from New Jersey, moved to Delaware County, Pennsylvania; it was here that he began the Wawa Dairy Farm. Wood imported cows from the British Crown dependency island of Guernsey...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 11, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Food & Beverage, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber Atlantic City has had its share of iconic, larger-than-life personalities over the years, ranging from Nucky Johnson to Paul “Skinny” D’Amato. Any list of quintessential shore characters would have to include the Orsattis, specifically Arnold, Sr.,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 11, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
By William Kelly At 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 1964, showtime finally came for The Beatles. Atlantic City Police Officer Robert Clifton escorted the Fab Four from the dressing room, down a narrow staircase to the backstage area. “Each Beatle remained calm,...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 4, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, History, Mays Landing, South Jersey
George May and the story of Mays Landing By Steffen Klenk From Smithville to Sea Isle City, and Brigantine to Buena Vista Township, South Jersey is filled with a rich history that dates back centuries. What were once small towns have since been transformed into...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 4, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber From the 1940s through the 1960s, Atlantic City was a moviegoer’s paradise. Given that there is currently only one movie theater operating within the city limits today – IMAX at the Tropicana – it’s hard to believe that at one time Atlantic City was...
