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Remembering when two future comedy legends spent time in A.C.

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 13, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Chuck Darrow The discussion of Atlantic City’s important role in the careers of immortal entertainers usually begins with the summer, 1946 pairing of the then-unknown Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at the storied 500 Club on Missouri Avenue. While that may be the most...

Fondue night: a Valentine’s Day tradition

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Features, Food & Beverage, Recipes, South Jersey

By Julia Stacey Reilly My husband and I used to spend Valentine’s Day making hard-to-get reservations and fighting crowds, only to be frustrated by special, fixed-price menus that weren’t nearly as good as the restaurant’s daily fare. On one occasion, the meal was...

Atlantic City Headliners

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 13, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey

Friday, February 14 Widespread Panic 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena UpDating 8 p.m. Sound Waves at Hard Rock Dean Z 9 p.m. Resorts Atlantic City Tom Papa 9 p.m. The Music Box at Borgata Saturday, February 15 Widespread Panic 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess...

Wine: it’s all about skin contact

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up! By David Setley Aah, February. Cupid is on the loose and romance is in the air! Hallmark movie images come to mind of hand-holding, hugging, and forehead kisses. It’s safe to say that skin contact is integral to romance… and it is to winemaking as well. Did...

Atlantic City’s Ritz: the last grand hotel standing

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 13, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey

By Bruce Klauber The Ritz Condominiums, at Iowa Avenue and the Boardwalk, is the last of Atlantic City’s grand hotels still standing. And it’s still thriving. Yes, portions of hotels like the Dennis and Haddon Hall are still in use as part of Bally’s and Resorts...