by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, Somers Point, South Jersey
Dylan calls the Hawks at Tony Mart’s By Bill Kelly Few events in the history of rock ‘n’ roll are considered more significant than when Bob Dylan plugged in his guitar, went electric and began playing with the Hawks, better known by the name they...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look Back at Ocean CityBy Fred Miller 1880—First public sale of lots 1880—First hotel—The Brighton 1881—First postmaster—William H. Burrell 1881—First doctor—Gilbert E. Palen 1882—First school—built on Central Avenue 1883—First bridge to mainland opens 1884—First...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber Musically, the year 1950 was noteworthy for artists like Red Foley, Frankie Laine, Patti Page, Teresa Brewer, The Ames Brothers and Perry Como. Among the biggest hits of that year were now-forgettable novelties such as Frankie Laine’s “Mule Train,”...
by Cindy Fertsch | May 11, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, History, Somers Point, South Jersey, What's Happening
An Archeological Dig By Krystle J Bailey Archaeologists from Monmouth University, along with members of the public and The Patriots for Somers Mansion, broke historic ground in Somers Point last week – literally. On Saturday, May 6, a team of anthropologists and...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 20, 2023 | A Look Back, Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look BackBy Fred Miller Seventy-five years ago, there were four movie theaters on the Ocean City Boardwalk: Surf, Strand, Village, and Moorlyn. Last year there were none, but that may change in 2023. There are plans to re-open The Moorlyn Theatre this summer. The...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 27, 2022 | Atlantic County, Cape May, Editorial, History, South Jersey, Weather
WeatherBy Dan Skeldon A lot happens in 10 years. Over the last whirlwind decade, I got married to my beautiful wife, rescued two loving dogs, and have been blessed with two adorable daughters. We’ve lived in four houses, the current our hopeful forever home. Even more...
