by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 4, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber From the 1940s through the 1960s, Atlantic City was a moviegoer’s paradise. Given that there is currently only one movie theater operating within the city limits today – IMAX at the Tropicana – it’s hard to believe that at one time Atlantic City was...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 28, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber It’s impossible to pigeonhole Michael Pedicin, Jr. He is a first-rate jazz saxophonist, jazz educator and recording artist. He’s been a star sideman with everyone from Brubeck to Bowie, and a musical contractor and conductor for five hotel/casinos in...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 21, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber “I only wish I could go out and hear somebody who’s doing me.” — Frank Sinatra, circa 1963 There are a number of singers out there these days who are “doing” Frank Sinatra (I am one of them). They range in quality from very good to okay. In seasons...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 14, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1987, was truly a grand night on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It was a celebration that rivaled any Boardwalk event, the Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day parades and included, for sheer excitement and star power. The stars were Jerry...
by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 7, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber The years 1900 to 1920 were a time of unprecedented growth in Atlantic City. Records show that in 1890, the city’s population was around 13,000. By 1915, the number of residents was close to 52,000. When weekend visitors were factored in, let’s just...
