Pope Francis dies at 88; Local Catholics respond
By Julia Train Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a tireless advocate for the poor and marginalized, died Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican announced. Just a day earlier, he had appeared in a wheelchair to bless...
Cheese dreams coming true for ‘Mad Mutz’
Business BuzzBy Rich Baehrle Did you know that there is a mad scientist in Atlantic City? Yes, there is and his name is Mad Mutz (aka Mike Hauke). His laboratory is located on Fairmont Avenue, where the creations of the best-tasting variety of mozzarella you will ever...
EHT to dedicate Marco Polo Smigliani Purple Heart Way
By James FitzPatrick At 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, Egg Harbor Township will rededicate Swift Drive as Marco Polo Smigliani Purple Heart Way in honor of not just one veteran, but all who have given of themselves, sometimes all of themselves, so that the rest of us can...
New Playland pirate ship goes up
By Steffen Klenk There was much excitement in Ocean City on Wednesday morning as the first pieces of a new and improved pirate ship were installed atop Playland’s Castaway Cove. Totaling over a dozen pieces, the structure will come complete with the iconic pirate and...
Atlantic County Firefighters Association honors courage and commitment at the 2024 Harold J. ‘Whitey’ Swartz Valor and Service Awards
By Julia Train On Wednesday, April 16, members of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association (ACFA) gathered at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Fire Training Center for the Harold J. “Whitey” Swartz Valor Awards and Service Recognition ceremony. Hosted by the Margate City...
