by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 14, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1987, was truly a grand night on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It was a celebration that rivaled any Boardwalk event, the Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day parades and included, for sheer excitement and star power. The stars were Jerry...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 7, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, History, South Jersey
By William Kelly Sitting in the shade of an apple tree near the first tee at the Atlantic City Country Club in the summer of 1914, Clarence Geist exhaled from his cigar and complained about having to wait to play a round of golf. Geist, or “CH” as he was known, was a...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 7, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber The years 1900 to 1920 were a time of unprecedented growth in Atlantic City. Records show that in 1890, the city’s population was around 13,000. By 1915, the number of residents was close to 52,000. When weekend visitors were factored in, let’s just...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 29, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, History, South Jersey
How the Black Horse and White Horse Pikes got their names By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer Ever wonder how South Jersey’s two equestrian roadways got their names, or why they are so prominent in our communities? Here’s a look at the histories of the White Horse and...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 22, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, History, Northfield, South Jersey
By Gabriella Bancheri Nestled inside the corner of Fire and Mill roads in Northfield, Birch Grove Park has quite an interesting history, composed of several curious turns of events. Historically used for clay mining in the 19th century, the 271-acre park now sits in...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 22, 2024 | Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, History, South Jersey
By Mari D’Albora Dattolo Col. John McKee, known in his day as “the wealthiest man of color in America,” developed McKee City in Hamilton and Egg Harbor townships, not long after his Union Army service in the Civil War. McKee was both a Civil War veteran and visionary...
