Prohibition: When Atlantic City was wide open
On Jan. 17, 1920, the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, a law that banned “the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States,” went into effect several months after it was ratified under the aegis of President Woodrow Wilson. “The...
Renewable natural gas facility opens at ACUA EHT landfill
A renewable natural gas (RNG) facility is now officially operating at the ACUA’s Egg Harbor Township landfill. On Oct. 6, OPAL Fuels, South Jersey Industries (SJI) and the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) launched a project that captures emissions at ACUA’s...
Atlantic City Public Schools booting up districtwide esports program
Atlantic City Public Schools are powering up a new era of learning with a districtwide esports program that combines gaming, technology and career readiness. District officials say the new, comprehensive esports program will allow them to leverage gaming to enhance...
‘Roll Them Bones’ novel: A love letter to Atlantic City with haunting twists
Atlantic City takes center stage in a chilling new novel that reimagines our local resort’s iconic casinos as more than a gambling fun ground, but as portals to something far darker. In “Roll Them Bones,” author Danielle Gomes fuses supernatural suspense with local...
Fall fun and frights: Local farms and attractions to visit this October
Fall is in full swing across South Jersey, bringing crisp air, colorful leaves and plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly pumpkin patch, a scenic hayride or a spine-chilling haunted experience, local farms and attractions...
