by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 16, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo
By Holly Fertsch When Jason Klotz, the founder of Skate AC, was growing up, the cops chased him out of a favorite skating spot in Atlantic City. Today he’s building a skatepark in that exact location. His vision is to create a community where everyone, especially...
by Cindy Fertsch | Dec 5, 2024 | Atlantic County, Downbeach, Features, Margate
By Holly Fertsch On Nov. 30, the Margate Shop Small Saturday parade headed down the streets. From the Shore Local van I saw a Lucy the Elephant float, Darth Vader, Miss Jersey, a unicorn prancing down the parade route and dancers who braved the cold. In the age of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 10, 2024 | Cape May County, Ocean City, Sarah Fertsch
By Holly Fertsch As a local, I grew up visiting Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. My brother even had a birthday party there when we were kids. The sounds of laughter, the thrill of the rides, and the smell of funnel cake made it a childhood utopia. I loved racing my twin...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 13, 2024 | Atlantic City, Features, South Jersey, Sports, Wahoo
By Holly Fertsch On Saturday, June 8, professional skateboarders took over Atlantic City’s Sovereign Avenue skate park. After their demo, Skate AC, a local nonprofit that builds skateparks and offers free skate programs, held a best trick contest. Organized by pro...
by Cindy Fertsch | Apr 18, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey
By Holly Fertsch If you have ever worked in education, you know what time of year it is. It’s the time when teachers and students alike begin to see a glimmer of hope because summer is around the corner. Only a few more months, then there will be freedom....
