Black History Month: Highlighting Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton During the turbulent times of the Revolutionary War, some names were forever etched into American history. From our earliest education, we were taught about George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Betsy Ross....
Levoy Theatre in Millville booking big-name headliners
Tune In, Turn On With Doug Deutsch We South Jerseyans are pretty fortunate when it comes to seeing/hearing live music. All nine Atlantic City casinos offer live music of one form or another seven nights a week. Many clubs and restaurants, from Atlantic City to Mays...
Remembering when two future comedy legends spent time in A.C.
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...
Atlantic City’s Ritz: the last grand hotel standing
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...
Celebrating Atlantic City’s history through art
By Julia Train Between glimmering casinos and bustling streets, Atlantic City is rich with history. There are a plethora of stories that remain untold and local artist and community leader Kenneth Lazan Faulk Jr. is aiming to shine a light on some of them. Faulk, a...
