by David Weinberg | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey
Local lifeguard races began over a century ago, when Atlantic City Beach Patrol members Harry Yates and Jack Woodworth won a doubles rowing competition in 1924. Over the last 100-plus years, lifeguard racing has expanded and evolved into one of the most popular events...
by David Weinberg | Jun 26, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, South Jersey, Sports
Part of the magic of baseball is its unpredictability. The season typically features more twists than a Chubby Checker concert – fun fact: Chubby first performed “The Twist” as a 18-year-old at the Rainbow Club in Wildwood in the summer of 1960. The latest turn of...
by David Weinberg | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Cape May, Cape May County, History, South Jersey
The stories have grown over the years, like the bamboo stalks that once rimmed the original Cape May Little League Field on Lafayette Street. “I hit 55 home runs one year,” Ed McDuell said with a smile. “Actually, I hit one.” It was 70 years ago, but seemed like...
by David Weinberg | Jun 12, 2025 | Sports, Atlantic County, Features, Galloway, South Jersey
Jennifer Kupcho didn’t give a dam Sunday. Midway through the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Golf Club, she was looking for ways to ease the tension that comes with being in contention. As she headed to the 10th tee with caddie Josh Udelhofen, her...
by David Weinberg | Jun 5, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Sports
This weekend’s 37th ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament will have plenty of star power. The 144-player field for one of the LPGA’s top events will feature the world’s top-two players in Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitkul. Four other top players — Lauren Coughlin (9th),...
