Uptown skatepark kickstarted in AC
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...ASL Santa helps Margate celebrate 10 years of accessible holiday fun
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...What it was like working at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
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...Skate AC, local pro kick-start effort to grow skateboarding here
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...
