The Father of Atlantic City and The Railroad to Nowhere
The contributions of Dr. Jonathan Pitney By Mari D’Albora Dattolo The mid to late nineteenth century was a period of immense development for South Jersey, most notably in Atlantic City. Much of the development is thanks to a local physician, Dr. Jonathan Pitney, who...Signs of hope from the not-so-dormant garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton When you look out your window, the garden appears to be sleeping. In reality, however, a quiet storm rages beneath the earth, hidden from sight. Venture out into the brisk weather with attentive eyes, and you’ll spy a flurry of activity...Charley Gondorff and ‘The Sting’ in Atlantic City
By William Kelly When the hit movie “The Sting” came out in 1973, featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as big-time con artists and confidence men, University of Louisville Kentucky linguistics professor David Maurer thought he had been stung. Maurer wrote a book...Events and Happenings
Multiday Events Have a Heart for Veterans Now – Feb. 8 2409 Bay Ave. Ocean City United Methodist Communities is asking for the public’s support by donating items for gift bags to be delivered to veterans at Meadowview Nursing Home. Accepted items include wrapped...
