Kohr Bros. and Steel’s Fudge: A century of sweetness at the Jersey Shore
There was a time when a visitor to the Jersey Shore couldn’t walk a block on the boardwalks of Atlantic City, Ocean City, Wildwood, or other seaside resorts without running into a Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard or a Steel’s Fudge store. Though not as ubiquitous as they...
Remembering when George A. Hamid was AC’s entertainment emperor
Remembering When The house that is Atlantic City was built on a foundation of providing people experiences they couldn’t have in their everyday lives. One of the chief architects was George A. Hamid who, for decades, was arguably Our Town’s most successful—and most...
Has the weather been windier at Jersey Shore in recent years?
At the start of this month, I went to Sea Isle City to give a talk to the Garden Club. The group of ladies was nice, and one of them asked me a question that was a lot like this one. “Has it been windier at the Jersey Shore lately?” Sea Isle City isn’t the only town...
Storybook Land illuminates with over one million lights
The spirit of the season has returned to Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township. Last Saturday, Nov. 15, the popular South Jersey attraction was illuminated with over one million holiday lights. Children young and old gathered by Santa’s house as the man in the red...
NO1hungryinEHC flourishes in community support: A Thanksgiving spotlight
Amidst today’s numerous challenges, 233 Philadelphia Avenue in Egg Harbor City stands as a community-led beacon for those in need. The white building, accented by blue and lavender hues, next to the post office, houses NO1hungryinEHC Inc and Angela’s on the Avenue...
