by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg Celebrations abounded for some local high school teams and competitors last weekend. Absegami wrestler Lamiah Berry earned a state championship at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, a day after the Ocean City boys basketball team won its first...
by Cindy | Mar 6, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg When it comes to enjoying top sports events in our area, this is the best time of year for local fans. This week is part of a four-week stretch that features an intriguing mix of high school, college and professional competitions in and around...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 2, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey, Sports
By Chloe Cramutola My Filipino family loves the Eagles. Naturally, that makes me an Eagles fan. And while I once had to forgive my stepdad for being a Steelers supporter, I admit I sport black and gold every once in a while, too. But my...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 27, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg Atlantic City continued its minor resurgence in professional boxing in 2024. The boardwalk was host to 10 cards at six different venues – ACX1 Studios in the Pier Shops at Caesars, Bally’s Atlantic City, Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall’s Adrian Phillips...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 25, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Mays Landing, News, South Jersey, Sports
When he was hired in the spring of 2024, Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers women’s basketball Head Coach John Miller understood the challenges that accompanied his decision to take over a rebuilding ladies hoops program that had not played a full National...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey, Sports
A law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2019 aimed to settle a long-standing debate: If you’re simply crossing the beach to access the ocean—whether for surfing or fishing—you shouldn’t need a beach tag. But not every town got the memo. Or, if they did, they didn’t...