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Iron Mike and Sam McDowell: An Ocean City Boardwalk story

Iron Mike and Sam McDowell: An Ocean City Boardwalk story

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...
AC’s long history of political scandals

AC’s long history of political scandals

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...
Postcards from the Past

Postcards from the Past

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...
‘Little’ Anthony Gourdine: From the subway to eight decades of stardom

‘Little’ Anthony Gourdine: From the subway to eight decades of stardom

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...
The father of Atlantic City:The history of Dr. Jonathan Pitney

The father of Atlantic City:The history of Dr. Jonathan Pitney

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...
A giant on the boardwalk:The remarkable story of Boardwalk Hall

A giant on the boardwalk:The remarkable story of Boardwalk Hall

by shorelocalnews | Jun 5, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey, Wahoo

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...
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