by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 27, 2024 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg Grandsons Hampton (8), Graham (6) and Nixon (3) wrote letters to Santa weeks ago. Hampton was hoping to have some Phillies swag under the tree Christmas morning while Graham asked for some Eagles gear. It was tough to decipher what Nixon was wishing...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 19, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg Banner planes are commonplace at the Jersey Shore. They fly over the beaches each summer, toting signs that range from advertising for local businesses to marriage proposals. “Will you marry me, (insert woman’s name)?” is usually spotted at least...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 12, 2024 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg There are times in sports when everything aligns. It’s when the golfer knows the Titleist is splitting the fairway when it’s still on the tee, when the bowler knows the pins will topple when the ball is halfway down the lane, when the pitch looks...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 5, 2024 | Sports, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
By David Weinberg The Mainland Regional High School football team was supposed to be rebuilding this season. The renovation was completed much faster than expected. A year after winning the state Group 4 title, the Mustangs defied preseason expectations by reaching...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 27, 2024 | Sports, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
By David Weinberg The kids’ Thanksgiving table has to be expanded. Mimi and Poppy Weinberg are now proud grandparents to four boys. Whit arrived on Aug. 18, joining brothers Hampton (8), Graham (6) and Nixon (3). Whenever we host Thanksgiving dinner, children all sit...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 21, 2024 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, South Jersey, Sports
By David Weinberg Back in the day, boxing promoter Don Elbaum was a major force in helping to put Atlantic City on the boxing map. As the casino era took off on the boardwalk, virtually every property added boxing to its entertainment menu. And it wasn’t long before...
