Atlantic City’s oldest schools are still going strong
Long before Nucky Johnson ruled the Boardwalk, before Atlantic City became known as “The World’s Playground” and before the first dice were cast, the city placed an important bet on educating its children. Atlantic City opened its first elementary school in 1858, four...
Ten coffee stops to add to your South Jersey Shore morning routine
For many people, coffee is more than a morning caffeine fix. It can be the start of a beach day, a meeting spot with friends, a quick stop before work or a reason to slow down and enjoy a quiet morning. Around the South Jersey Shore, local coffee shops and cafes have...
Inside the world of an airshow pilot: Patrick McAlee set to perform at the Wildwoods Air Show
When spectators watch Patrick McAlee perform at the Wildwoods Air Show, they will see 5-10 minutes of aerobatic flying. Behind those minutes are decades of aviation experience, hours of preparation and a highly modified Pitts S1S known as The Blue Demon. McAlee, 46,...
Margate Fall Funfest celebrates 25 years of bayfront festivities
Margate’s annual Fall Funfest by the Bay will return for its 25th year Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, along Amherst Avenue and the city’s bayfront promenade. The free festival, presented by the Margate Business Association and Philadelphia Area Lexus Dealers, will...
Five South Jersey day trips made for shoulder season
Summer may get most of the attention in South Jersey, but September and October make a strong case for sticking around. The stretch between beach season and the holidays brings cooler temperatures, lighter crowds and a different kind of weekend outing. Instead of...
