Local tragedy serves as a ‘wake up’ call
By Julia Train In February 2016, Mays Landing lost a young boy to suicide. His name was Cole Rocap. He was 14, grew up on Lake Lenape and loved to wakeboard, a water sport in which one stands on a wakeboard and performs aerial maneuvers while being towed behind a...Documentary film to spotlight ‘Eddie and The Cruisers’, Tony Mart’s
By Steffen Klenk From the historic bars and restaurants along Shore Road to the beaches and nightclubs of Bay Avenue, Somers Point is a city rich in history and culture. Today, part of that history is being preserved in a new documentary being filmed by PBS. Before...Former Phillies mascots live in Atlantic County
By Julia Train When attending a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, it’s impossible to miss the furry, green, muppet-like creature known as the Phillie Phanatic interacting with the crowd, players, coaches and umpires. While he’s a Philadelphia sports icon, he wasn’t...The Sandcastle: Atlantic City’s own Field of Dreams
By Bruce Klauber “And there used to be a ballpark where the field was warm and green, And the people played their crazy game with a joy I’d never seen, And the air was such a wonder, from the hot dogs and the beer, Yes, there used to be a ballpark right here.” –...Lifeguard races about to celebrate centennial
By David Weinberg Local lifeguard races are about to celebrate a special anniversary. This summer marks a century since the first lifeguard races were held in the area. They began in 1924, when a doubles rowing competition was won by Atlantic City Beach Patrol members...
