Keep spending in check this holiday season
By Eric Reich Christmas is often called the season of giving, but with that comes spending. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations,...Atlantic City International Airport enhances passenger flow with new exit lane technology
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) announced the installation of new exit lane technology, designed to significantly improve passenger flow and streamline the process of exiting the terminal. This system replaces the previous exit portals, and meets the demands...What’s happening in Ocean City
Downtown ‘Earlier Than the Bird’ Celebration Set for Saturday The early forecast calls for clear skies and mild temperatures on Saturday – ideal conditions to kick off the holiday season along downtown Asbury Avenue. In Ocean City, that means shopping in your pajamas...Remembering Stainton’s Department Store
A Look Back By Fred Miller On April 13, 1913, Howard S. Stainton bought Emma Morris Corson’s dry goods store at 808 Asbury Avenue. It was the beginning of what would become the largest department store in Cape May County. The store was always busy in the summer, but...Same old story: amusements versus hotels
By Bill Quain It is impossible to be a weekly columnist from Ocean City and not write a story about the end of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and the beginning of the “ICONA in Wonderland” Hotel. I tried to avoid it, but I got an email from the AAWC (American Association...
