SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY'S NEWSMAGAZINE
We Salute Our Veterans
November Events & Entertainment
Area Businesses Step Up for SNAP
Lighthouse a Lifesaver for Whales
Flags for the Forgotten
Flags for the Forgotten: Honoring heroes still fighting battles within
Letter from the editor
When driving along the black Horse Pike, you may notice hundreds of American flags displayed in front of the Pleasantville m usic Shoppe. o r perhaps you’ve seen even larger displays in brigantine and along the White Horse Pike in Galloway. These flags are part of Flags for the Forgotten.
each flag represents a life of service — a life of courage, sacrifice and love of country. Yet each also stands for a hero who survived active service to our country, only to lose the battle to suicide at home.
Across our communities, Flags for the Forgotten places flags in public spaces to honor veterans we’ve lost to suicide and to raise awareness of
the invisible wounds many continue to carry. each flag is both a tribute and a call to action — to reach out, to listen and to ensure that no veteran feels invisible or alone.
As veterans Day approaches, these displays serve as a powerful reminder of the hidden battles so many veterans face long after their service ends. The local initiative shines a light on the devastating toll of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other service-related injuries. on average, 17 veterans die by suicide each day in the United States — a tragic figure, though down from 22 per day when Flags for the Forgotten began in 2017. Still, 17 a day is 17 too many.
m uch more must be done to support veterans as they transition to civilian life and cope with the lingering effects of war, including PTSD and traumatic brain injury.
photo of Carter Doorly by Dawn Doorly.
This veterans Day, as we proudly salute those who served, let’s also remember those still fighting battles we cannot see. Healing begins with awareness, compassion and connection. Sometimes, it
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starts with something as simple as a phone call, a conversation — or a flag fluttering gently in the November breeze.
If you or someone you know is a veteran struggling with mental health challenges, help is available. The veterans Crisis Line can be reached by dialing 988, then pressing 1 — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. each call is answered within seconds, and according to the U.S. Department of veterans Affairs, more than 86% of veterans who make that call find the help they need to choose life.
If you’re interested in supporting Flags for the Forgotten or hosting a display at your business or community space, contact John Demarco, a vietnam veteran who, along with the villa marie Knights of Columbus Council 1642, brought the initiative to South Jersey. Dimarco and his volunteers have set up approximately 50 displays each year since 2018. He can be reached at jadbklyn@gmail.com.
Let’s stand together for all who stood for us. may God bless America.
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‘No Kids Go Hungry’: South Jersey responds to SNAP suspension with community support
By Julia Train
With the ongoing government shutdown halting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — which provides food assistance to about 42 million low-income Americans, including roughly 40,000 in Atlantic and Cape may counties — the Community Food bank of New Jersey’s (CFb NJ) Southern branch and local businesses are stepping in to help fill the gap.
o n m onday, Nov. 3, the Trump administration announced it would partially fund SNAP with a $4.65 billion payment.
The money will come from an Agriculture Department contingency
fund that currently holds $4.65 billion — about half of the $8 billion typically needed each month to cover SNAP payments.
In a court filing, the administration told Judge Jack m cConnell it had declined his suggestion to make full November SNAP payments by reallocating at least $4 billion from the Child Nutrition Program and other sources. Instead, it will use the entire remaining balance of the contingency fund allocated by Congress to cover about half of eligible households’ current allotments for November.
Although it could provide some relief, a top U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) official said using emergency funds to distribute the reduced benefits could take several weeks to months.
“Delayed SNAP benefits and unpaid federal employees really just increases the demand for emergency food. o bviously, as an organization, we can't fully replace the support that SNAP provides, but we're working with our pantry partners,” Torrina bennett- michael, CFb NJ director of external affairs, said.
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CFBNJ feels the strain as demand ramps up
Located in egg Harbor Township, the CFb NJ Southern branch reported a 25% increase in visitors seeking help on Saturday, Nov. 1, as more South Jersey residents are turning to food assistance during the shutdown.
The branch operates a pantry that’s open four days a week — by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and for walk-ins on Saturdays. CFb NJ serves 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties, with about 800 pantry partners statewide, 300 of them in South Jersey.
The organization is now operating with 35% less food received from the federal government, forcing the food bank to purchase additional supplies to meet growing demand.
b ennett- m ichael said CFb NJ’s purchasing power allows it to provide three meals for every dollar donated, making financial contributions especially critical as food insecurity rises.
Last year, CF b NJ distributed roughly 90 million meals statewide — a figure that could climb sharply if the shutdown continues.
In South Jersey, roughly 36,000 households — representing about 68,000 individuals — rely on SNAP benefits. bennett- michael noted that the region faces particular challenges due to its seasonal economy, with many residents working in hospitality and tourism. When those industries slow down, especially during fall and winter, the need for assistance rises sharply.
Food insecurity disproportionately affects families with children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Nearly half of New Jersey SNAP households include children, and about 14,000
veterans in the state depend on the program.
“A lot of individuals, they are working poor, they're low-income, and they just can't make ends meet. New Jersey is a very high cost of living state, so we have people working multiple jobs and still are not able to make ends meet and SNAP is really a lifeline for these individuals to ensure that they're getting fed and children are getting fed. Putting politics aside, whatever side people gravitate toward, I think we can all agree that there should be no hunger amongst children.”
According to the USDA, which administers the SNAP program, in fiscal year 2023, children accounted for about 39% of all SNAP participants. Children younger than 5 made up about 11% of participants, while school-age children made up 28%.
As the shutdown drags on, CFbNJ continues to coordinate with local officials and schools to ensure children and families have access to meals, particularly during school breaks and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
South Jersey restaurants provide free meals
In addition to CFbNJ, local restaurants are coming together to help the community during this time.
o n Thursday, oct. 30, Tony’s Baltimore Grill (TbG) on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City announced on social media that it will offer free kids’ meals to SNAP families.
“Kids should always be off limits. Pull up to the joint for as many kids meals as needed (one meal per child, and a child must be present). No charity, just being decent human beings,” the restaurant stated.
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o n top of that, an anonymous community member donated $1,000 to help them feed children in need and said that if others donate another $1,000, they will match that. TbG sparked a chain of other local eateries to do the same.
Freddy J’s Bar & Kitchen, and Kneble’s Auto Service Center, on Somers Point road in mays Landing, will also offer free kids’ meals to SNAP families.
“This isn’t about politics. It’s about ensuring every child in our community has a meal on the table. No Kids Go Hungry in mays Landing as long as we are around,” according to a social media post.
Tony's Baltimore Grill inspired a chain of restaurants to give out free kids' meals to SNAP families. Photo credit: Tony's Baltimore Grill Facebook
o cean City has the kids covered for breakfast. The cafe announced that kids get a free breakfast when dining with a parent or guardian who presents a Families First or SNAP card.
The bar and auto center also announced that they’re launching a fund to help support the rest of the families. For every $50 donated, they will give a $10 gift card as a “thank you” to the donor. They will also be collecting canned and nonperishable food to support the main Street Food Pantry.
The Varsity Inn on eighth Street in o cean City will offer free kids’ meals to SNAP families. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said they were also inspired by TbG.
“No strings attached, just present your SNAP card,” the post said.
Sunrise Cafe on Asbury Avenue in
Julia graduated from Rider University in 2024 with a BA in multiplatform journalism and minor in social media strategies. In addition to reporting on local news for Shore Local, she is a social media strategist for small businesses. Connect with her: shorelocaljulia@gmail.com or @ juliatrain on Instagram.
The 2025-2026 Jersey Shore winter forecast
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci
Expect the 2025-2026 winter weather to be pretty similar to last winter. However, there’s enough support in the forecast to give snow lovers hope this season. my Jersey Shore friends, it’s that time of the year again – time for the winter forecast.
With the sun setting by 5 p.m., holiday decorations for sale at nearly every store and sweatshirt weather during the day, snow season is around the corner.
b efore we get into predictions, here’s a few important notes to remember:
1. I don’t do my own winter forecasting. It takes a lot of time and research that begins in August and ends around Halloween. This forecast is a mix of some research I’ve done and information from trusted sources like Steve Dimartino of NY NJ
PA Weather, a fellow certified digital meteorologist.
2. miles make a difference. In one storm, o cean City could be all rain, while egg Harbor Township has 3 inches of snow and Asbury Park has a foot. This forecast is for the general shore area, not one particular house.
3. Average snowfall is meaningless
at the shore area. Atlantic City International Airport averages 17.3 inches of snow, according to the National o ceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, since records began in 1944, four winter seasons had less than an inch of snow, and six were buried in more than 40 inches of snow.
4. The ocean, which keeps our fall warmer than the New Jersey Turnpike corridor during the fall, also keeps us milder during the winter. An onshore wind with a nor’easter will keep the lawns brown, not white. You have to go to northwestern New Jersey, the Poconos and places north to be guaranteed snow.
Still, the winter forecast is exciting. It’s the most popular outlook of the year and I love talking about it with you.
How did last year’s winter forecast do?
Lower Township, at the southern end of Cape m ay County, had the most snow in the entire Jersey Shore area – 20.5 inches fell there. In fact, the only places in the state that were higher were northwest of Interstate 287, in the typically colder northwest New Jersey.
o therwise, most of Atlantic, Cumberland and Cape may counties saw between 12 and 18 inches of snow.
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Farther north, the rest of the shore only had 7 to 12 inches.
Last year’s forecast column stated: “It’s safe to say that we can expect fewer storms with a possibility of snow.” I gave the shore a 65% chance of snow being 3 inches below the 14.8-inch seasonal snow average at the immediate coast, and the 17.4-inch average for the mainland. Consider it a pretty good forecast.
The not-so-great forecast was the coastal flooding outlook. I wrote that “near-to-slightly-above-average coastal flooding” was likely. Thank goodness this was wrong. Coastal flooding and beach erosion were nearly nonexistent.
The column also stated that temperatures would be “warmer than usual overall.” Turns out, our 37.9-degree average from December to march was just above the 30-year climate average of 37.6 at Atlantic City International Airport. At the beaches, the average at Sen. Frank S. Farley State marina in Atlantic City was 38.9 degrees – below the average of 39.7.
Quick Jersey Shore winter forecast
e xpect a couple of lighter snow events (less than 4 inches), with a better-than-average chance for big-
ger storms (4 to 8 inches). However, massive snow of more than a foot is less likely than usual.
Temperatures should be about average when everything is said and done. However, this should be due to big swings in temperatures averaging out to near average throughout the year. Four days of near-60-degree weather, followed by four days of 30-degree weather, is a strong possibility. o ur first sustained cold shot looks to be at some point between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
e xpect more coastal storms than usual. At the risk of sounding wishywashy, some will be mostly rain, and some will be mostly snow.
b each erosion and tidal flooding will be more of a quantity than a quality (big issues) thing. However, with the beaches already damaged in spots, it’s a concern.
Jersey Shore winter forecast in more detail
The outcomes for this winter will be largely driven by three factors.
1. Weak La Niña, or colder-than-average water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific ocean.
2. m uch warmer-than-average water temperatures in the Pacific o cean, off the United States West Coast.
3. Less-than-usual Arctic o cean
sea ice in North America. You can’t start a winter forecast without looking at the state of the el Niño Southern o scillation. This explains whether water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific o cean are warmer or colder than average. We’re in La Niña, so it’s cooler than average.
However, a weak La Niña is only expected to last until February, according to N oAA. We may then go into a neutral state for the rest of the winter. either way, the point is La Niña favors a slightly cooler and drier winter.
The next two factors both support stormier-than-usual winter patterns. The relatively warm water off the West Coast supports a storm track right through the mid-Atlantic. Storms during the winter love a clash of cold and mild, and these line up perfectly for our region to be the battleground.
m eanwhile, sea ice is well below average on the North American continent. Unless something crazy happens, it will stay this way. That opens the jet stream – the river of air about 30,000 feet high – which is also the storm track, causing it to look like a rollercoaster, snaking south to north over the eastern United States.
When the Jersey Shore is on the northern side of the track, storms are mostly snow. When the Jersey Shore is on the southern side of the track, they are mostly rain. e xpect to see the classic 55 degrees and rain in Cape may, with 30 degrees and snow in Trenton a few times.
It’s tempting to go above average for snow at the Jersey Shore given all of this, with one or two big snows. However, the coastal storms that do develop off this jet stream will tend to start in virginia or North Carolina. even if it is mostly snow for us, they will have a short “runway” as they move northeast to develop heavy precipitation. These are called miller b storm systems.
The high number of expected
storms increases the likelihood of a few significant snowfalls, ranging from 4 to 8 inches. However, without a storm forming off the coast of Georgia or Florida – known as m iller A storms – it’s unlikely we’ll see major snow accumulations.
I expect more than the usual number of tidal flooding and beach erosion days. m ost of these should be minor to perhaps moderate issues, but with the weakened state of our beaches in some locations, this will bring worsethan-usual impacts. The good news is the New Jersey Department of environmental Protection believes the sand that was eroded will return by natural processes next spring. It won’t repair the dune cliffs seen along Jersey Shore; it will only fill in the erosion on the more gently sloping sand.
Being a citizen scientist, for cheap
The Community Collaborative rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoraHS) is the nation’s largest group of volunteers in the weather community. each day, over 200 people in New Jersey and thousands across the United States report on how much precipitation they receive.
For $50 upfront (to purchase the rain gauge), your observations will be used by many in the weather community. I look at this constantly during storms and would love to see what you have at your home. In fact, New Jersey’s official state record for most yearly precipitation is from a CoCoraHS gauge.
email joe@cupajoe.live with any questions. We hope to see your reports this winter!
Joe Martucci, a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and Digital Meteorologist, is the President and Director of Meteorology for Cup A Joe Weather and Drone. You can connect with him at cupajoe.live.
Levinson announces drive-through food distribution event for SNAP customers
Atlantic County e xecutive Dennis Levinson has announced a countywide food distribution event on Friday, Nov. 7 to assist low-income adults and children in approximately 17,000 Atlantic County households who await partial payment of their November Supplemental Nutritional Food Assistance (SNAP) benefits from the federal government.
“These are some of our most vulnerable residents, including the elderly and young children, who rely on this food assistance,” stated Levinson. “We want to help fill the void and lessen the hardship. County government has always been a safety net for those in need.”
on Nov. 3, the federal government reported it would issue partial SNAP benefits as the longest government shutdown continues. It is unclear at this time when those benefits will become available.
The issue is even more problematic for New Jersey school-aged children who normally receive breakfast and lunch at school but will miss those meals with most schools in the state being closed several days this week.
The county will offer a variety of food items provided by the Community Food bank of New Jersey to verified Atlantic County SNAP customers on Friday, Nov. 7 at the county’s
public works yard in Northfield near the intersection of r t. 9 and Dolphin Avenue. The drive-through distribution will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All participants must present their ebT card. They will be able to choose the items they need. Those items will then be placed into their vehicles.
Federal employees who have been furloughed during the government shutdown are also welcome to participate with proper government identification.
“We appreciate the support of the Community Food bank and all our local food pantries along with many area restaurants and businesses that have stepped up to assist those impacted by this unfortunate, yet preventable, situation,” added Levinson. “We also thank the many volunteers for their time and efforts.”
residents can visit the county website for ongoing updates regarding SNAP benefits at atlanticcountynj. gov. To locate food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and more, visit cfbnj.org or call the Community Food bank m ultilingual Food Assistance number at 908-838-4831.
o n Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 7, the Community Food bank will offer extended hours at its egg Harbor Township facility at 6735 b lack Horse Pike from 4-7 p.m. for anyone in need of food assistance.
Veterans Day Ceremonies
Tuesday, November 11
Atlantic City
▶Saturday, Nov. 8, 12 p.m.
Jackson Avenue & the boardwalk
Join the Saracini- o ’Neill 9/11 m emorial will holds its annual veterans Day Ceremony to celebrate the brave men and women who have served our nation. The community is invited to join in remembrance, gratitude, and appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veterans. rain date: Sunday, Nov. 9.
Cape May Court House
▶1 p.m.
Gerald m . Thornton veterans’ Cemetery 129 Crest Haven rd.
Join the Cape may County board of Commissioners for their annual veterans Day Ceremony. The program will include speeches and remarks from local leaders and dignitaries, with live music by the John Walter Cape Community band. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Egg Harbor City
▶5 p.m.
American Legion Hall 527 Philadelphia Ave.
Galloway
▶11 a.m.
Galloway Senior Center 621 W. White Horse Pike
Join Galloway Township Community Services for a special ceremony honoring our local veterans.
Longport
▶11 a.m.
Thomas b . reed Park 28th & ventnor Ave.
The boro of Longport honors local veterans in a ceremony held this Tuesday. Sponsored by the John A. Kuzmann m emorial American Legion Post 469.
Northfield
▶2 p.m.
meadowview Nursing and rehabilitation Center 235 Dolphin Ave.
Atlantic County will recognize 19 military veterans who currently reside at the county’s m eadowview
Hosted by American Legion Post #158 & Auxiliary Unit, richard m cAnney, vFW Post #5341, and the City of egg Harbor. The ceremony will include performances by the Ceder Creek High School m arching band under the direction of valerie Adams. This event will be held outdoors. Please bring your own chair. m eet at the American Legion Post afterwards for an open House and refreshments.
facility during their annual veterans Day Program, held in coordination with the Atlantic County veterans Advisory board. This year’s program will also include recognition of the 100th birthday of a World War II veteran and m eadowview resident.
Ocean City ▶11 a.m.
o cean City Tabernacle 550 Wesley Ave.
Join the City of ocean City in honoring our local veterans. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Shore Medical Center
▶12:30 p.m.
1 m edical Center Way
Shore m edical Center will honor
military veterans on the front lawn of the hospital along bay Ave. this m onday. The program will include musical renditions and speeches by local military members and dignitaries.
Stockton University
▶monday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.
Campus Center Grand Hall 101 vera King Farris Dr.
This enduring Stockton tradition will include a rendition of the National Anthem, speeches by individuals from the mvSC and mASS, and a keynote address by a prominent member of the military community.
Upper Township
▶10 a.m.
Sergeant William Godfrey m emorial Park 1731 route 9, Seaville
Join the annual veterans Day Service, held just off of route 9 at osprey Dr, hosted by local resident and Army veteran Lee rominiecki. This year’s guest speaker is local Army veteran Steve Cole. Guests and attendees are invited to visit the veteran photo display in the Clubhouse after the service, where refreshments will be served.
All ceremonies scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 except where noted.
Photo credit: Benjamin Howard
Events and Happenings
Thursday, November 6
Champions for a Cause
▶6-10 p.m.
Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore road
Join Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club for an unforgettable evening that brings together the community in celebration, generosity and hope. Attendees will enjoy delicious food, an open bar, restaurant raffle and more. All proceeds benefit CSCNJ’s support programs, helping individuals and families touched by cancer. Tickets and information are available at www. cscnj.org.
Friday, November 7
Ventnor PBA Beef & Beer
▶6-8 p.m.
ventnor Social, 6417 ventnor Ave.
Come join the members of the ventnor City PbA Local No. 97 for their 3rd Annual beef & beer Fundraiser. There will be plenty of food and drinks, along with music, raffles and silent auctions to support the men and women of the ventnor City Police Department. event tickets are $35. For more information, call 609350-4885.
Ocean City Library Fall Concert Series
▶7 p.m.
1735 Simpson Ave.
This week, hear the Fabulous Silver Wings as they perform traditional country music. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. For more information, call 609-399-2434.
Saturday, November 8
EHT Holiday Craft Show
▶9 a.m.-3 p.m.
egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 english Creek Ave.
mark your calendars for egg Harbor Township’s 15th Annual Holiday Craft Show. Shop for unique holiday gifts from over 90+ vendors. Doors open at 9 a.m. and admission is free.
Lift & Glitz Galloway Grand Opening
▶10 a.m.-2 p.m.
68 W. Jimmie Leeds road, Galloway
Join Lift & Glitz Training Studio for the opening of their second location, celebrating women, wellness and community with free fitness classes, membership specials, giveaways and a chance to tour the brand-new women’s-only training studio. Plus, enjoy
special promotions and treats from local businesses.
Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All-Star Band
▶1:30 p.m.
Pleasantville m usic Shoppe, 15 e black Horse Pike
Join the Singing Lifeguard Jim Craine this Saturday for a concert saluting our veterans. The show will feature the Atlantic City All-Star band and other special guests. Admission is free. While you are there, be sure to check out the Flags for the Fallen.
Cape Shore Chorale: From Ragtime to Swingtime
▶6-9 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church, 11 e Dawes Ave., Somers Point Next Saturday, the Cape Shore Chorale will present “From ragtime to Swingtime” with the vintage Jazz band. A $50 donation includes appetizers, desserts and beverages. reservations are required. For more information, contact Claire Thies at 609-214-5323 or email clairethies@ hotmail.com.
St. Vincent de Paul Designer Bag Bingo
▶6:30 p.m.
St. Gianna b eretta m olla Parish Hall, 1421 New road, Northfield
along with food trucks, live music, a beer garden and much more. Plus, local restaurants will compete in the Somers Point Chicken Tender Cooko ff, with proceeds benefiting New Jersey Amvets. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in OCNJ
▶10 a.m.
ocean City Civic Center, Sixth St. and boardwalk
Join over 5,000 walkers Sunday for the making Strides Walk, a celebration of courage and hope to end breast cancer for everyone. This 18th annual event has grown into one of the area’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movements, providing a supportive community for survivors and thrivers, caregivers and families. Learn more at www. makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitynj.
Community-Wide
Cemetery Cleanup Day
▶10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
beth Israel Cemetery, 6804 black Horse Pike, egg Harbor Township
NIGHT NIGHT BINGO BINGO
Designer Bag Designer Bag
Gather your friends for a fun night of bingo, with an amazing array of designer bag brands, a 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, door prizes and more. Tickets are $35 per person in advance, with proceeds to benefit the students of St. vincent de Paul regional School. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.facebook. com/share/1bokNgDk16/ Bay Atlantic Symphony Veteran’s Day Concert
▶7:30 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 vera King Farris Drive, Suite K-144, Galloway bay Atlantic Symphony presents ‘A m usical Tribute to All veterans of the Armed Forces,’ Saturday. The musical salute to America will be led by conductor Jed Gaylin. Admission is free, but space is limited. reserve your seat by visiting www.stockton. edu/pac or by calling 609-652-9000.
Sunday, November 9
Greate Bay Country Club Fall Festival
▶10 a.m.-5 p.m.
901 mays Landing road, Somers Point
Greate b ay Country Club’s inaugural Fall Festival takes place this Sunday and there’s something for everyone. There will be plenty of vendors, games and activities,
The community is invited to take part in this sacred and meaningful event, dedicated to preserving and maintaining our local Jewish cemeteries. by caring for these resting places, participants will fulfill the value of showing dignity and respect to those who came before us. Two 90-minute volunteer shifts will be offered at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. rSvP is required to participate. To sign up, contact Josh Cutler at the board of Jewish education by calling 609-822-4404, ext. 124, or email bJ eJosh@aol.com.
Monday, November 10
Musical Connections
▶1 p.m.
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., margate
Whether a caregiver, cared for, or community member, you are welcome to participate. This program will take place in the JCC boardroom. rSvP by Nov. 6 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org.
Tuesday, November 11
Senior Dance Society
▶7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. No. 1, 447 bethel road
Join in the fun for an evening of dancing with live musical duos every Tuesday. Activities include social dancing, line dancing, dance mixers and more. For more information, contact Sharon at kookiecar@yahoo.com.
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Gather your friends for a fun night of Bingo, with an amazing array of Designer Brand Bags, 50/50 Raffle, Basket Raffles, Door Prizes, and more!
Wednesday, November 12
Upper Township Community Night
▶5:30-7:30 p.m.
Upper Township e lementary School, 50 o ld Tuckahoe road, marmora
Join the Upper Township business Association for their 12th Annual Community Night as they kick off the holiday shopping season with residents and local businesses. Dozens of area businesses will be in attendance. Plus, check out the nonprofits, enjoy special giveaways and door prizes and see all the Upper Township has to offer. Admission is free.
Thursday, November 13
Ocean City Community Care Day
▶2-6 p.m.
ocean City Civic Center, Sixth St. and boardwalk
Join the Cape m ay County Department of Health and volunteers in m edicine for a free day of care, and meet with community vendors. A variety of services will be offered, including cholesterol and diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks, exams, skin cancer screenings, flu vaccinations and more. Admission is free.
Rotary Club OCUT Meeting
▶5:30 p.m.
Point Diner, 8 m acArthur b lvd.,
Somers Point
Join the rotary Club of o cean City and Upper Township for their upcoming meeting. This month’s guest speaker will be eric Hitchner, acting postmaster of the o cean City Post o ffice. Guests, prospective members and the general public are invited to attend. To learn more, visit www. ocutrotary.org.
Friday, November 14
November Dinner and a Movie
▶5:30 p.m.
Mike Marino: New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy
▶7:30 p.m.
The Claridge Hotel, 123 S. Indiana Ave., Atlantic City mike marino is one of the state’s most beloved comedians, celebrated for his sharp wit, storytelling and classic Jersey humor. His shows consistently sell out across the state and this one-night-only performance is expected to draw a strong local crowd. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or at www.claridge. com/events-promotions.
Monday, November 17 Colony Club of Ocean City Open House
▶6:30 p.m.
Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Join Longport Library for a special screening of the new “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.” Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. with dessert and discussion after the presentation. Call 609-457-7403 to register or learn more.
Saturday, November 15
ARCS Christmas Craft Fair
▶9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Assumption regional Catholic School, 146 S. Pitney road, Galloway
Save the date for this Christmas shopping extravaganza. The 35th Annual ArCS Christmas Craft Fair will welcome over 90 vendors selling jewelry, ornaments, holiday décor, crochet, clothing, accessories and more. There’s fun for the whole family with character meet and greets, pictures with Santa, craft tables, carnival games and performances by the ArCS Choir.
Ocean City Winterfest by the Sea ▶9 a.m.-3 p.m.
ocean City Civic Center, Sixth St. and boardwalk
The ocean City Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Winterfest by the Sea Holiday Shopping extravaganza. enjoy a full day of shopping with craft vendors, food vendors and special guests strolling the market. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 609-399-1412.
Storybook Land’s Christmas Fantasy with Lights
▶2-9 p.m.
6415 black Horse Pike, egg Harbor Township
Holiday magic is returning to Storybook Land next Saturday as the Christmas Fantasy with Lights returns. Watch as Storybook Land is transformed into a winter wonderland as Santa Claus lights up the park with over 1 million Christmas lights. Tickets can be purchased online at www.storybookland.com.
o cean City Community Center, room 111, 1735 Simpson Ave.
The Colony Club of o cean City invites the public to their annual open House. All are invited to meet club members, learn about volunteering and scholarship fundraising. Light refreshments will be served. Join the club for a meeting immediately after the o pen House. For additional information email colonyclub.oceancitynj@gmail.com.
Friday, November 21
Charity League Christmas Mart
▶10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore road, Linwood mark your calendars for the Charity League’s 78th Annual Christmas mart. This year’s event will be held at a new time and location in Linwood. enjoy a full day of shopping under one roof. Free valet parking. visit www. charityleague-ac.com for more information.
Multi-day Events
JCC Arts Books & Culture Festival
▶Now-Nov. 25
Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave., margate
The marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC is hosting its annual festival, featuring a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking events, captivating authors and an array of cultural experiences that offer something for every taste and interest. m ore than 25 events will encompass the entire festival throughout the month. Learn more and view the entire schedule at www. jccatlantic.org.
Seton Christmas Bazaar
▶Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
St. elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Ave., Absecon Get ready for two full days of shopping with dozens of local vendors. Guests will enjoy a visit from St. Nick 12-4 p.m. each day along with homemade and gluten-free baked
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EHT's Holiday Craft Show is Saturday, November 8.
goods, basket raffles and a white elephant sale. Food, vendors and fun for the whole family. Plus, enjoy a Saturday night pasta dinner from 4-6 p.m. bazaar admission is free, Fall Book and Bake Sale
▶Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Linwood Library, 301 Davis Ave.
The Friends of the Linwood Library are hosting their annual Fall book and bake Sale in the All-Purpose room. There are many great book selections and delicious homebaked goodies to choose from. On Location Landscape Photography Workshops
▶Saturday, Nov. 15 and 22
The Somers Point Arts Commission is offering three landscape photography workshops. These outdoor workshops are designed for intermediate photographers with a manually controlled camera and tripod. Cost is $30 for all workshops. email danmyersphoto@gmail.com to register and for further details.
Bus Trips
Elf the Musical in LBI
▶Saturday, Dec. 6
The Absecon Galloway rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Surflight Theater on Long b each Island to see “ elf the m usical.” Ticket price is $135 per person and includes
round-trip transportation from egg Harbor Township and lunch at buckalew’s restaurant. Trip proceeds will benefit Absecon Galloway rotary Club’s Community Service Projects. For more information, contact rose m cCarthy, Club President, at president@rotaryabsecongalloway.org.
Health and Wellness
Coffee Talk
▶Saturdays, 11 a.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
The Atlantic County Wellness Center hosts a weekly gratitude-themed group. During this one-hour meeting, participants discuss, enhance and deepen their practice of gratitude, which is shown to reduce stress, improve mood and increase optimism. For more information, call 609-6523800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Monday Meditation and Stretching
▶mondays, 11:30 a.m.
m ental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 e . Jimmie Leeds road, Galloway
The Atlantic County Wellness Center provides a weekly meditation, follow-up discussion and light stretch on mondays. Newcomers and people with all levels of experience in meditation are welcome. For more
Atlantic County's Charity League Christmas Mart is on Friday, Nov. 21 at Linwood Country Club.
information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
NAMI Family Support and Connection Groups
▶monday, Nov. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 606 Shore road, Somers Point Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ experiences and challenges. visit www. namiacm.org or email info@namiacm. org for more information.
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
▶Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by
mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include stress-reduction, self-care, resources and advocacy. Contact Gail Christian at 609-652-3800 ext. 0301, or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
Depression and Anxiety Group
▶Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center, 1125 Atlantic Ave., Suite 617, Atlantic City
This weekly in-person group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness and recovery. m eetings are led by peers who have lived experience. No cost to participate. o ffered by the m ental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Dementia Support Group
▶Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 english Creek Ave. Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.
Pleasantville entrepreneur builds the nation’s largest African American-owned bike retailer, gives back to community
By Julia Train
Nearly a decade ago, in october 2015, James bussey turned a simple love of bicycles into what would become the largest African American–owned bicycle retail chain in the country. Freedom City bike Club, headquartered in Pleasantville, began “humbly,” as bussey said.
b ussey, a single father of four, had worked a string of jobs over the years — chef, casino server, musician. He wanted to build something meaningful that would not only provide for his family but also allow him to spend more time with his children. That desire led him back to a childhood passion: repairing and refurbishing bicycles.
addition to its headquarters, the company operates a retail store at Quaker bridge mall in mercer County and several more locations across military bases throughout the m id-Atlantic, including maryland, Pennsylvania and virginia. The newest store, at Fort belvoir in virginia, marks the brand’s sixth location.
Although it started as a small side business, it quickly gained traction as word spread.
Today, Freedom City bike Club has grown far beyond Pleasantville. In
The company’s presence on military bases reflects bussey’s recognition of an unmet need: access to affordable mobility. many service
members and their families rely on bicycles for transportation across sprawling bases, where public shuttles can be infrequent and walking distances long. Freedom City bikes not only sells and repairs traditional bicycles but also provides electric bikes — an option that had been largely unavailable through the military exchange system until bussey’s team stepped in.
b ut beyond bikes, b ussey has a deep commitment to helping the community.
His philanthropic efforts are wide-ranging and quietly consistent. The company regularly donates bicycles, parts and funds to local schools, youth sports teams and charitable organizations. o ver the years, b ussey has sponsored equipment for athletic teams, provided bikes for anti-violence initiatives, donated T vs to transitional housing and helped replace stolen bikes for neighborhood children — often without seeking publicity.
In Pleasantville, bussey created a summertime program where children could earn bike parts or repairs by collecting litter around town. The idea was to reward community pride and teach responsibility while keeping kids engaged and outdoors.
This holiday season, Freedom City b ikes is organizing food drives for Jewish Family Services in m argate and the m ercer County Food Pantry, along with toy drives for families in need. The business also continues to support local outreach groups such as Angels in m otion, which operates a food pantry in Pleasantville.
“You can't take any stuff with you. You leave as a memory of a person — who you are, your character,” bussey said. “I believe what you want from the universe, you have to put into the universe. [That’s how] I was raised. m y father always gave back. m y grandmother especially, she always cooked dinners for people in need. That's my upbringing. We come up from humble beginnings.”
b ussey’s approach to business blends entrepreneurship with empathy. He views giving back not as a marketing effort but as a natural extension of how he was raised.
“There's nothing better than to give in this world because a lot of people take, take, take. I just find joy in giving, especially if I have a window. even if I don't have the opportunity, I still will try to create an opportunity to give.”
In 2015, James Bussey opened Freedom City Bike Club. Photo credit: Freedom City Bike Club Facebook
As a single father of four, Bussey wanted a job that would allow him to spend time with his children. Photo credit: Freedom City Bike Club Facebook
Bussey at Freedom City Bike Club. Photo by Nastassia Davis
Leftover Halloween candy? No problem here
By Delaney Crawford
Astay in the bowl? Let’s change it up and use some leftover treats to bake right into your favorite desserts. Chop up chocolate bars and add them to cookie dough, brownie batter, or blondies. Leftover peanut butter cups could be a great bottom in cupcakes, and crushed Kit Kats or Twix bars make a fun topping for ice cream or cheesecake.
For an easy family activity, try a leftover candy party. m elt chocolate chips, spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and sprinkle bits of candy, pretzels, or miniature
nother Halloween has come and gone, and I’m sure your home is full of chocolatey goodness and more sweets than you know what to do with. The costumes have been packed away, the decorations are coming down, but the sugar rush is nowhere close to wearing off. Whether your trick-or-treaters collected more than they can eat, or you bought too much in anticipation of the neighborhood kids, that mountain of sweets doesn’t have to go to waste, or sit on your counter and tempt you every day.
Instead of letting it tempt you for weeks (or months) to come, here are some creative, charitable, and downright delicious ways to make the most of your leftover Halloween candy.
Bake it into something sweet
Who said the candy just has to
marshmallows on top. Pop it in the fridge to harden, then break it into chunks. It’s a great way to get kids involved and use up a variety of treats all at once.
Donate it to a good cause
o ne of the best ways to clear out extra candy is to share it with those who could use a sweet pick-me-up. m any organizations accept candy donations to send to troops, first responders, or children’s charities.
Certain programs collect wrapped candy to include in care packages for military members overseas. You can also check with local shelters, food banks, or nursing homes to see if they’re accepting donations.
Just be sure the candy is unopened and individually wrapped. A small bag of treats can go a long way in brightening someone’s day, and you’ll feel great knowing your stash went to a good cause.
Get creative in the kitchen
If you’re looking to think outside the box, there are plenty of unexpected ways to repurpose Halloween sweets, not just in more sweet treats. Use crushed candy bars as a topping for pancake batter, yogurt parfaits, or even popcorn. melt down leftover caramels for an easy caramel drizzle on apples or ice cream sundaes.
You can also make a candy trail mix by combining small chocolates, pretzels, nuts, and dried fruit for a balanced sweet-and-salty snack. It’s
perfect for movie night or road trips, and it feels a little less indulgent than diving straight into a candy bar.
Save it for the holidays
m ost Halloween candy can last several months if stored properly. Seal it in an airtight container, and stash it in the freezer or a cool, dry place. Then, when December rolls around, you can reuse it for gingerbread houses, Christmas cookies, or holiday dessert trays.
Hard candies and m & m ’s make great decorations for baked goods, and peppermint treats can easily blend into winter recipes. You’ll thank yourself when the holiday rush hits and you already have colorful sweets ready to go.
Reward yourself in moderation
o f course, there’s no shame in keeping a little candy for yourself. In fact, portioning out a few pieces
as an occasional treat can help curb cravings without overdoing it. Separate the stash into small snack bags, tuck one in your desk drawer or gym bag, and enjoy a bite-sized indulgence when you need a pick-me-up.
Make it a local tradition
If you’re feeling inspired, consider starting a small candy swap or donation drive in your community next year. encourage neighbors to drop off their extras, then deliver them together to a local charity, food pantry, or school. It’s a great way to connect after the holiday and teach kids about giving back, one candy bar at a time. So, before you toss that halffull bucket in the back of a cabinet, remember that leftover Halloween candy doesn’t have to be a problem. With a little creativity (and maybe a sweet tooth), it can become a chance to bake, share, give, and celebrate the season just a little bit longer.
Delaney Crawford is a dynamic entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and digital marketing. Driven by a desire to empower local businesses, Delaney founded DLC Media, a company dedicated to helping businesses enhance their brand image and thrive online.
Ten South Jersey nonprofits to support this holiday season
By Sarah Fertsch
South Jersey families continue to feel the strain of economic uncertainty. The recent government shutdown has increased food insecurity and financial stress, while rising living costs and an
unpredictable job market leave many searching for stability.
Yet amid the challenges, South Jersey’s nonprofit community continues to step up. These organizations provide compassion, resources and hope to those in need — and during the holidays, their work is more vital than ever. Whether you give time, money or simply spread the word, your support helps.
Here are ten South Jersey nonprofits making a difference this holiday season — and how you can help.
1. Community FoodBank of New Jersey – Egg Harbor Township
The Community Foodbank of New
Jersey remains a cornerstone in the fight against hunger. As families face SNAP benefit disruptions, the Food b ank’s network of pantries, soup kitchens and schools has seen a surge in need. beyond distributing millions of meals each year, the organization provides nutrition education and workforce training.
How to help: Donate funds or nonperishable items, volunteer to sort food, or advocate for hunger-relief programs.
Website: cfbnj.org
2. Wyatt Strong Foundation –Smers Point
celebrates designated drivers as heroes who save lives — a message especially important during the holidays.
How to help: Pledge to be a designated driver, donate to support education programs, or share their message online.
Website: herocampaign.org
7. No1 Hungry in EHC – Egg Harbor City
No1 Hungry in eHC operates a food pantry, thrift store and outreach programs serving families across Atlantic County. Their mission is simple: to ensure no one in the community goes hungry.
How to help: Donate food, gift cards or funds; volunteer at the pantry or thrift shop; or help spread awareness.
Founded in memory of Wyatt Hopkins, this foundation supports children and families through an annual toy drive, community projects and outreach inspired by Wyatt’s love and caring spirit. Their work brings joy to children facing hardship and fosters connection when it’s needed most.
How to help: Donate toys or funds to the “ blue Christmas” drive, volunteer at events, or share their mission online.
Website: oldsoulwyatt.org
3. Atlantic City Rescue Mission –Atlantic City
The Atlantic City rescue m ission provides emergency shelter, hot meals and programs that help individuals experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. The mission also offers job training, addiction recovery and faithbased counseling to restore hope and independence.
How to help: Donate warm clothing or toiletries, serve meals, or support their “Hope for the Holidays” campaign.
Website: acrescuemission.org
4. Humane Society of Ocean City – Ocean City
The Humane Society of ocean City rescues and rehomes animals while helping pet owners through affordable veterinary care and education. As costs rise, many families depend on the organization to keep their pets healthy and loved.
How to help: Adopt or foster a pet, donate supplies, or volunteer at the shelter.
Website: hsocnj.com
5. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties – Margate
Jewish Family Service provides mental health counseling, food assistance and career services to families in need. As more households face hardship, JFS continues to serve as a vital lifeline across the region.
How to help: Contribute to the food pantry or gift drive, volunteer for the annual Turkey Drive, or sponsor a family.
Website: jfsatlantic.org
6. HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers - South Jersey
The H ero Campaign honors ensign John r elliott by promoting safe and sober driving. Through community partnerships and outreach, the campaign
Website: no1hungryinehc.com
8. Toys for Kids Foundation – Atlantic County
Toys for Kids has brightened the holidays for thousands of local children for more than 30 years. Founded by law enforcement officers, the nonprofit collects and distributes toys to families in need throughout Atlantic County. Their annual campaign ensures every child experiences the joy of the season, regardless of circumstance.
How to help: Donate new, unwrapped toys or funds, volunteer to sort and deliver gifts, or host a collection drive.
Website: toysforkidsac.org
9. MudGirls Studios – Atlantic City mudGirls Studios empowers women facing poverty, homelessness or domestic violence through the art of ceramics. by learning creative and entrepreneurial skills, participants gain confidence and economic independence. each handmade piece sold supports their journey toward stability.
How to help: Purchase pottery, host a workshop or fundraiser, or donate to support training programs.
Website: mudgirlsstudios.org
10. Mental Health Association in Atlantic County – Galloway
The m ental Health Association in Atlantic County provides advocacy, education and peer support for those affected by mental illness. Its community wellness centers offer a safe space for connection and recovery. This season, the association’s Holiday boarding Home o utreach delivers gifts and care packages to residents who might otherwise be forgotten.
How to help: Donate gift cards, men’s gloves or socks, or make a contribution online.
Website: mhaac.info
Making the Season Bright
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of giving back — volunteer, donate, or simply share the good work of these amazing nonprofits. every small act of kindness makes our community a little warmer, a little brighter and a lot stronger.
Grow ‘twins’ of your favorite plants this fall to create a thriving spring garden
By Tammy Thornton
Did you know that you can grow “twins” of your favorite plants this fall to create a thriving spring garden? In the past, we have talked about different ways to propagate or multiply your plants. o ften, this occurs in spring when your plants are in full growing mode and you take advantage of their tender, new growth and energy. During that time, you would take the pliable new shoots called softwood cuttings to create additional plants. Spring would be the perfect time to grow cuttings from plants such as false indigo. However, in fall, we choose dormant plants to propagate by taking pencil-thick cuttings from the almost sleeping plant. These less pliable shoots are taken
from the growth of the plant from the last season and are referred to as hardwood cuttings. This method works best for deciduous shrubs and trees (those that “decide” to lose their leaves in the fall). Using this method, you will be encouraging the “sticks” to form new roots during fall and winter, giving you free new plants for your spring garden.
When you propagate plants by taking cuttings, you are basically making a twin or clone of the original plant. Fall propagation of hardwood cuttings of dormant plants is less fussy and more hands-off than other methods of taking cuttings of plants. So while you are inside enjoying a steaming cup of hot chocolate, your plants will be quietly working to form roots underground. Great candidates for propagating your plants with this method are forsythia, mock orange, viburnum, weigela, willow, dogwood, fig, and blueberry plants. If you picture most of these plants, you realize we are looking at woody plants, which helps us understand how to choose hardwood cuttings.
b efore you get started, gather
Label your fall cuttings and wait for patiently for free, new plants.
your supplies and tools. You should make sure that your pruning shears are sterilized so that you don’t spread diseases between plants. It is a good idea to clean your pruners with rubbing alcohol between each cut. You will want to fill your pots or containers with a mixed growing medium that will retain some moisture
but is also well-drained. You can use coarse builder’s sand, a combination of perlite and vermiculite, or potting soil and sand. While not necessary for growing cuttings, powdered rooting hormone will encourage root growth and increase your chances of success. bottles of rooting hormone can be found in garden nurseries or online, and a little bottle will go a long way.
When you have all your supplies assembled, look for a nonflowering stem that is approximately six to eight inches long, and cut just below a leaf node. You should have a few more leaf nodes on the stem before you get to the top. If your cutting still has leaves, remove all but the top set. Dip the end of the stem in the rooting hormone and shake off the excess. Then make a two to four-inch hole with a pencil in your soil. Push your cutting into the hole and firm the soil around the stem. Water the soil well, making sure it drains so that your cutting doesn’t rot. You should take a few cuttings from each type of plant that you want to propagate to increase your odds for success. be sure to label each cutting, because
you will not remember what it is. Unlike softwood cuttings taken in spring, these hardwood cuttings will probably not have leaves to help you identify the plant.
o nce you have planted your cuttings, you can place them outside in an area protected from harsh weather. Check your cuttings every once in a while; they should not need supplemental watering other than rain, but make sure they do not become either dried out from lack of rain or overly watered after a deluge. Some gardeners prefer to grow their hardwood cuttings indoors, but you
need to make sure they receive sufficient (but not direct) sunlight and do not dry out. Keep in mind that propagating from dormant cuttings takes patience. It may take several weeks or months for your cuttings to develop roots. Fall propagation is for the long game. but your patience will pay off in spring when you have healthy new plants to fill your garden or share with friends.
I have tried to give detailed instructions that may sound overwhelming at first glance. However, multiplying your plants with hardwood cuttings can be as simple as plopping a cutting directly in your garden and forgetting about it. o nce you have successfully grown a “twin” from an existing plant, you may become addicted to finding ways to grow new plants. e xperiment with different methods, such as growing the same types of cuttings indoors and out. We would love to hear about your successes and what you learned when things did not turn out so well. Send your comments and questions to shorelocalgardener@gmail.com.
Tammy Thornton lives with her husband, children, and crazy pets while enjoying a life of gardening, cooking, and going to the beach.
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Forsythias are easy to grow from cuttings and give you a cheery welcome in spring.
Protecting the right whale: A new era of conservation at Jersey’s historic lighthouse
By Michelle Gladden
The majestic right whale, an endangered species that navigates the Atlantic coastline from Canada to Florida, faces increasing threats from fishing accidents and vessel collisions.
These gentle giants, often traveling near the water's surface, are especially vulnerable while migrating with their calves. Today, a beacon of hope comes from New Jersey's historic lighthouses, where innovative technology helps protect these creatures.
The Absecon Lighthouse Conservancy, home to the state's tallest masonry lighthouse, has joined the effort. As part of a network of station keepers along the east Coast, the lighthouse is employing advanced
technology to monitor the presence of right whales and to alert vessels in the vicinity. The system encourages boats, including military vessels, to slow down in areas where the whales are present, thereby reducing the risk of collisions.
“We are excited to be part of a network that helps protect the right whale population,” said Ariana Sellers, a special projects associate at the conservancy. “This project not only aids in conservation but also strengthens our community's commitment to environmental stewardship.”
The station keeper technology, offered at no cost to the lighthouse, is a testament to the collective effort in preserving marine life, Sellers said. The network tracks vessels over 65 feet in length, ensuring they travel at reduced speeds in designated areas during migration seasons. This initiative is more than just a technological advancement; it represents a new era in the long-standing tradition of lighthouse keeping.
b eyond the new conservation, the epsseon Lighthouse continues to serve as a vital cultural and educational hub.
At 171 feet, it is not only the tallest lighthouse in the state, it is the third-tallest masonry lighthouse in the nation.
The lighthouse hosts year-round events, including its upcoming “Kids Light Up the Arts” contest, where Atlantic City students can showcase their talents in art, photography, and poetry. Holiday events, such as the Luminary Light Festival, further engage the community with activities like a full moon climb, caroling, and a festive tree lighting.
And as the lighthouse community looks forward to the future, there is hope that other lighthouses along the New Jersey coast will join the cause, e xecutive Director Jean m uchanic said.
“If we have a string of our historic lighthouses helping to save whales, it would herald a wonderful new era of light keeping,” she said.
In an era where marine conservation is more critical than ever, the
collaborative efforts at epsseon Lighthouse shine a guiding light, not just for vessels at sea but for the future of our planet’s marine life.
Michelle Gladden is a freelance journalist and editor with over 25 years of professional experience. She was the founding executive director of a local arts support nonprofit and has served on various community boards and organizations.
Five favorites: Shop small this holiday season
By Cindy Christy Fertsch
The holidays are coming fast, and if you’re like me, November is the time to prepare. When it comes to shopping, local businesses are always the best choice.
When you shop local, you help small businesses thrive right here at the Jersey Shore. The unique charm of our local shops can’t be replicated by big-box retailers. each purchase supports a neighbor’s dream, and a much larger share of that money stays right here in our community.
Here are five of my favorite local spots that make holiday shopping joyful, personal and meaningful.
1. Three Little Birds
In the heart of o cean City on Asbury Avenue, Three Little birds is a cozy independent bookstore filled with warmth and inspiration. Step inside and you’ll find shelves lined with bestsellers, children’s classics, works from local authors and thoughtful gifts for book lovers of all ages. The friendly staff are always ready with a smile and recommendation — helping you find just the right gift.
2. Jilly’s
my kids absolutely loved going to Jilly’s Arcade in every season. Now in their late 20s, they still do! I look forward to one day seeing my grandkids learn to play skee-ball and pinball there, too.
For a nostalgic and fun gift, you can give a Jilly’s Fun Card. Jilly’s also offers ocean City apparel, ornaments, puzzles and sweet treats that capture the spirit of summer. Whether you’re
shopping for family, a beach lover or a friend, Jilly’s has the perfect gift.
3. Storybook Land –The gift of memories
The best gifts aren’t things — they’re experiences and Storybook Land in egg Harbor Township is one of the best! It has been delighting children for nearly 70 years. Give the gift of memories with a season pass or day tickets, and you’ll be giving
joy that lasts far longer than any toy. During the holidays, the park glows with thousands of twinkling lights and timeless cheer.
4. Tilton Square Theatre
For the film fans in your life, a gift card to Tilton Square Theatre in Northfield or any of the Square Theatres, is a perfect choice. With comfortable recliner seating, modern design and top-of-the-line concessions, it’s an outing everyone can enjoy. Add a bag of candy and a bow, and you’ve got a thoughtful, easy gift for teachers, coworkers or friends.
5. Heritage Surf & Sport
With locations in o cean City, margate and Sea Isle City, Heritage Surf & Sport has everything for those who love surfing, skateboarding and the beach lifestyle. You can gift surf lessons, boards, wetsuits or stylish apparel — perfect for anyone who loves the ocean and adventure. So this season, skip the crowded chain stores. Shop small, shop local and spread a little hometown joy. When you support local businesses, you’re giving gifts that truly matter — to your loved ones and to the community we all love.
Photo by Steffen Klenk
Ocean City gets ready for
Ocean City is looking forward to a month of special events and the start of holiday celebrations in November. Here are some of the highlights of what’s coming up.
A coastal storm led to the postponement of the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in o ctober. b ut the rescheduled event is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, inside the ocean City Civic Center at Sixth Street and boardwalk. The schedule will include music, dancing, an inspiring stage program, a powerful survivor speaker and the signature “Survivor & Thriver Celebration,” along with an informal walk on the boardwalk. Learn more at making-
StridesWalk.org/oceanCityNJ.
ocean City’s traditional Veterans Day program will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 inside the ocean City Tabernacle. The Cape may County Department of Health will sponsor a Community Care Day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. The event offers an opportunity to check your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. There will be a variety of other health screenings and community organizations. For more information, call (609) 463-6521.
Two events will help start the holiday shopping season. The fifth annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the
o cean City Civic Center will include craft vendors, food vendors and a strolling Santa. The “Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 22, invites everyone to shop in their pajamas for early bird shopping specials along downtown Asbury Avenue on the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Free horse-drawn carriage rides will start from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, with boarding at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. They will continue during the same hours on Nov. 28, 29 and 30, then on weekends in December.
The ocean City Humane Society’s annual Fast & Furriest 5K Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving morning on the o cean City b oardwalk. For more information and registration
details, call 609-3989500 ext. 4 or visit hsocnj.org.
Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” will give everyone a chance to celebrate “ b lack Friday” o cean City-style from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 28. Join the local merchants and the Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned downtown Christmas, culminating at 5 p.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus. This year’s celebration will conclude with a holiday-themed drone light show in the sky over Asbury Avenue, starting at approximately 5:15 p.m.
The annual Ocean City Pops Holiday Show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, will feature classic Christmas song favorites and modern hits, led by conductor vince Lee, and showcasing the ocean City Pops Festival Chorus. The show is at the o cean City m usic Pier. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice, by visiting any Welcome Center or by calling 609-399-6111.
Santa Claus will visit with children and be available for photos on weekends starting Nov. 29 and 30. He will be downtown at m ark Soifer Park (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., then outside the m usic Pier in a lifeguard boat from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
mark your calendars for the annual Christmas Parade on Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. registration information for participants is available at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.
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November shines a light on men’s health
By Robin Stoloff
November isn’t just about football, falling leaves, and the start of the holiday season. It is also
a time to focus on something that often gets overlooked: men’s health. Two major awareness campaigns, No Shave November and movember, encourage men to grow a little extra facial hair for a good cause. b oth movements aim to raise awareness, start conversations, and inspire men to take charge of their health.
The story behind No Shave November
No Shave November began as a simple idea with a powerful message. Skip shaving for the month and do -
nate the money you would have spent on grooming products to cancer research and awareness. It became a way to honor those who lose their hair during cancer treatment while helping raise funds for prevention and education.
The campaign took off in 2007 when the children of m atthew Hill decided to expand the idea after losing their father to colon cancer. They wanted to honor his memory and help others fight the disease. What started as a small family initiative quickly grew into a worldwide movement. Participants can even create fundraising pages and team up with friends or coworkers to support organizations such as the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s research Hospital.
While facial hair might seem like a fun excuse to skip shaving, the meaning behind it runs much deeper. The scruffy beards serve as a daily reminder of those battling cancer and the importance of early detection and regular screenings.
The rise of Movember
Around the same time, another campaign was gaining traction on the other side of the world. m ovember began in Australia in 2003 when a group of friends decided to bring the mustache back in style. Their goal was lighthearted at first, but they soon realized their fun challenge could be a force for good.
They turned their mustache-growing contest into a fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness, and in that first year, they raised over $40,000. Since then, m ovember has expanded globally, inspiring millions of men to grow mustaches each November and openly discuss their health.
Today, m ovember focuses on three main areas of men’s health: prostate cancer, testicular cancer,
and mental health, including suicide prevention. The campaign has raised more than $700 million worldwide, funding innovative research and support programs that help men live longer and healthier lives.
Why men’s health awareness matters
The numbers are clear. m en face significant health challenges but are often less likely to talk about them or see a doctor regularly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men die at higher rates than women from the top ten causes of death, including heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries. They are also less likely to schedule regular checkups, get screenings, or seek help for mental health concerns.
That is where campaigns like No Shave November and m ovember come in. They help break down stigmas and spark conversations that can literally save lives. When a friend or coworker grows a mustache or beard for the month, it opens the door to talk about topics that men often avoid, from prostate exams and colonoscopies to stress, depression, and suicide prevention.
Growing facial hair is fun, but it is only one part of the message. November is an excellent time to encourage the men in your life to schedule their annual check-ups, get blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, and discuss any changes or concerns with their healthcare providers.
m en should also pay attention to mental well-being. Stress, anxiety, and depression can affect anyone, yet men are often taught to “tough it out” instead of seeking help. Take time to exercise, eat well, connect with friends, and talk about what’s going on. It can make a world of difference.
If you are participating in No Shave November or m ovember, use it as an opportunity to spread awareness. Share your progress on social media, encourage donations, and talk about why the cause matters to you. Whether it is honoring someone you love, supporting a friend in treatment, or just promoting healthy habits, your participation helps move the conversation forward.
Some people combine both campaigns into one lighthearted version called “No Shave m ovember.” The idea is simple: skip shaving altogether and let your facial hair grow. The point is not perfection, but purpose. It’s a reminder that health matters and deserves attention.
As the holidays approach, life gets busier, and self-care often falls to the bottom of the list. November underscores the importance of healthcare. m en, please make your health a priority, if not for yourself, then for the people who love you. Schedule that physical, get that screening, and check in with your mental health. Ladies, if you have men in your life who you care about, encourage them to do the same. encourage older men to get their prostate screenings and young men to be aware of testicular cancer, since about 75% of cases in the U.S. occur in men aged 20 to 44 years.
So, this November, let the whiskers grow, start the conversation, and help raise awareness for men’s health. A little facial hair can go a long way in making a difference.
Robin Stoloff is a health reporter and host of Living Well with Robin Stoloff, airing Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on Lite Rock 96.9 WFPG and as a podcast on all major platforms. Follow Robin at LivingWellWithRobinStoloff. com for more health and wellness tips.
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The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the library is bustling with activity!
With best-selling books, workshops, children’s activities, and more, the Ocean City Free Public Library has something for everyone this fall.
Visit OceanCityLibrary.org for a complete list of events and resources.
Four local boxers fighting at Tropicana
By David Weinberg
Justin Figueroa, Josh Popper, Julio Sanchez III and b ruce Seldon, Jr. all earned acclaim as top-notch local high school athletes.
All are off to encouraging starts in their quest to duplicate that success as professional boxers.
The quartet, which sports a combined record of 26-1 with 21 knockouts, will be showcasing their talents on m argate promoter Larry Goldberg’s boxing Insider Promotions card Friday at Tropicana Atlantic City.
(Dallas Cowboys), bo melton of Cedar Creek (Green bay Packers), and Isiah Pacheco of v ineland (Kansas City Chiefs). He also excelled as a wrestler, placing second in District 29 at 220 pounds.
“When I played football, I weighed about 215 pounds,” Figueroa said in an earlier interview. “I wanted to drop some weight and I lived right up the street from the (Atlantic City) PAL at the time. I started boxing again and realized that’s what I wanted to do.”
Popper (4-0, 4 Ko s), a 2011 Holy Spirit grad who grew up in e gg Harbor Township, will be fighting in Atlantic City for the first time Friday in a four-round heavyweight bout against Trevor Kotara (4-4-1, 1 Ko), of Gilbert, Arizona.
The 32 year old turned to boxing recently after an outstanding football career.
As a senior for the Spartans, he was a defensive end on one of the
Justin Figueroa captured the Junior NABF super welterweight title Aug. 23 in San Antonio — his first professional championship. Now, the undefeated fighter (13-0, 10 KOs) returns home to headline this Friday’s bout at Tropicana Atlantic City.
Figueroa (13-0, 10 Kos), a former football player and wrestler for Holy Spirit High School, is the most accomplished fighter of the group to date. The 26 year old will be defending his Junior NA b F super-welterweight title in an eight-round bout against Uruguay’s Jose Perdomo (9-7, 5 Kos).
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The 2017 Holy Spirit graduate made his pro debut three years ago after a tremendous high school career. As a senior, Figueroa rushed for 785 yards and 10 touchdowns on 100 carries as a running back while registering 43 tackles and three interceptions for the Spartans. He was among the local standouts in a league that also featured current NFL players markquese bell of bridgeton
best teams in school history. Holy Spirit went 12-0 in 2010 and won the State Non-Public Group III championship behind future NFL quarterback Joe Callahan, USC linebacker Anthony Sarao, and villanova defensive back Joe Sarnese.
Popper, who also played basketball for the Spartans, next played football for rowan University. As a senior in 2015, he earned first-team All-NJAC honors with 56 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks and an interception. That led to tryouts with the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts.
He eventually moved to New York City, where he now owns and operates bredwinners boxing.
Sanchez (2-1, 1 Ko) will take on m ike randolph (2-6, 1 Ko), of Fort m adison, Iowa, in a four-round, super-lightweight fight.
The 2020 Pleasantville High School grad is the rare fighter who took up boxing after playing a sport other than football. The 23 year old played point guard for Atlantic City and Pleasantville, and West Hills Community College in Coalinga, California.
Like Figueroa and Popper, he initially began hitting a heavy bag as a way to stay in shape. As he gradually improved, he began to view boxing as a potential career.
b efore he could enter the ring, however, he needed permission from his father, Julio Sanchez, Jr., who is also his trainer.
“It was definitely his idea to pursue a boxing career,” Sanchez Jr. said in an earlier interview. “He’s always wanted to box and I was always against it. I told him if he really wanted to do this, he had to be totally committed to it and he’s done that. I’m very proud of him.”
Seldon (7-0, 6 Kos), a 2012 Absegami High School grad and Smithville resident, will take on Jose m edina (8-2-1, 3 Kos), of Lake Wales, Florida, in a scheduled six-round fight.
Seldon has gotten off to a spectacular start in his boxing career. Five of his six knockouts occurred in the first round. Two of his last three fights ended after less than a minute.
He has succeeded under significant pressure. The 31-year-old is the son of b ruce Seldon Sr., the former World b oxing Association heavyweight champion.
“I feel the presence of it, the expectations, but that’s something I’ve had to deal with my whole life,” Seldon Jr. said in an earlier interview.
“I feel the pressure to succeed, for sure. but I don’t think that’s because of my dad. I’m doing this for myself.”
Six other bouts are scheduled, including an eight-round, co-main event pitting New York heavyweight contender o tto Wallin (27-3, 15 Kos) against Forked river’s Chris Thomas (15-2-2, 10 Kos).
Doors to the Tropicana Showroom open at 6 p.m., with the first bout scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $53 and are available through Ticketmaster.
Nine local teams still alive in state playoffs
Atlantic City, Cedar Creek, mainland regional and Pleasantville are among nine high school football teams from Atlantic, Cape m ay and Cumberland counties still in contention for state championships.
Second-seeded Cedar Creek and third-seeded Pleasantville will square off against each other in a South Jersey Group 3 semifinal Saturday at 12 p.m. mainland, the fourth seed in the group, will travel to top-seeded burlington Township Friday.
In Group 2, Lower Cape m ay regional is the fourth seed and will travel to take on top-seeded Haddonfield Friday at 7 p.m. The Caper Tigers earned the first playoff win in school history last week with a 34-13 victory over Gloucester.
St. Augustine Prep is the No. 7 seed in Non-Public Group A and will play No. 2 St. Peter’s Prep on November 14. Holy Spirit and St. Joseph are both in Non-Public Group b . Holy Spirit is No. 5 and will play host to 12th seed St. m ary’s of rutherford Friday. St. Joseph is 11th and will visit No. 6 Paul vI Friday.
Atlantic City, the top seed in South Jersey Group 5, opened the playoffs with a 37-7 win over Cherokee in the first round and will next play host to fifth seed Toms river North Friday at 6 p.m.
m illville is the second seed in South Jersey Group 4 and will play host to No. 6 Northern burlington Friday at 6 p.m. after dispatching Toms river east 49-7 in the first round.
David is a nationally recognized sports columnist who has covered Philadelphia and local sports for over 40 years. After 35 years with The Press, he has served as a columnist for 973ESPN.com and created his own Facebook page, Dave Weinberg Extra Points. Send comments to weinbergd419@comcast.net.
South Jersey’s most recognizable radio voices are once again teaming up with the Community Food b ank of New Jersey to help ensure every food-insecure person in South Jersey can have a Thanksgiving meal.
103.7 Wm G m rocks, South Jersey’s biggest rock station, and its sister stations Kool 98.3, News Talk 1400 and 92.3 Wo ND are proud to present the 18th annual o peration Help campaign, collecting food and monetary donations for local families in need. This year’s event is presented by broadley’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning and features three days of live broadcasts at the Community Food bank of New Jersey in egg Harbor Township.
Those who prefer to donate online can do so at Longportm edia. com, powered by Hard rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. o peration Help collection bins for nonperishable food items are also located at participating area businesses.
“ e ach dollar donated provides
three nutritious meals,” said Kool 98.3’s David Allen Pratt. “It’s amazing how big of an impact each of us can make even with just a few dollars.”
103.7 Wm G m host Sean Patrick said, “It’s so heartwarming to see the community pull together year after year.”
everyone is invited to drop off food and monetary donations in person during three days of live broadcasts at the Community Foodbank of New Jersey’s egg Harbor Township location, Nov. 18–20.
Since 2009, o peration Help has raised more than $300,000 in cash donations and more than 100 tons of food, distributed by the Food bank to families in need throughout South Jersey. For more information on o peration Help 2025 or to donate online, visit www.1037Wm G m .com, www.Kool983.com or www.Wo NDradio.com.
What to bring: Nonperishable food items, especially canned soups, meals in a can, peanut butter and jelly, canned tuna and other canned meats, as well as cereal, pasta, and rice. With the holiday season approaching, frozen turkeys are also needed. Cash donations are always welcome. Where/how to bring it: Donate online at www.Longport m edia. com, www.1037Wm G m .com, www. Kool983.com, or www.Wo NDradio. com. Donations can also be dropped off at any operation Help partner location or directly at the Community Foodbank of New Jersey, 6735 black Horse Pike, egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
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Entertainment & Dining at the Shore
Top Weekly Entertainment Picks
By Steffen Klenk
The weekend is upon us and there is so much to do throughout our area. Take your family to see Disney on Ice in Atlantic City, get your ink on at the annual Tattoo e xpo, laugh out loud with Jim Gaffigan, or celebrate the legendary sounds of Led Zeppelin with Jason bonham. read all about it in the Top Weekly entertainment Picks.
What : Disney on Ice: Jump In Where: Jim Whelan boardwalk Hall
When : Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9
Time : Friday 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Website : https://www.board -
walkhall.com/events/detail/disneyon-ice-2025 experience the magic of Disney on Ice this weekend as beloved characters
and Under
and unforgettable stories come to life. mickey, minnie, Donald and Goofy guide you through favorite moments from some of the most well-known Disney movies of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and “ encanto.” relive cherished memories and create new ones at this magical celebration.
What : Atlantic City Tattoo e xpo
Where: Hard rock Live at etess Arena
When : Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9
Times : Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Website: www.actattooexpo.com
The Atlantic City Tattoo expo returns for its 19th year. Set on the iconic Atlantic City boardwalk, this ultimate celebration of tattoo culture features live tattooing, entertainment, shopping and more. Don’t miss this exciting weekend packed with ink, art and attitude.
Who: Jim Gaffigan
Where: borgata event Center
When : Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Website : https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/ event-center/jim-gaffigan.html
Seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer and best-selling author Jim Gaffigan brings his hilarious observations to the borgata event Center this weekend. His distinctive comedic style and impressive accolades have attracted audiences globally and has earned him three emmy awards, multiple platinum-selling albums and stand-up specials. Join Gaffigan for a night of unforgettable laughs.
Who: Gaspare randazzo
Where: The Claridge Hotel
When : Thursday, Nov. 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Website : www.claridge.com/ events-promotions
Gaspare randazzo is a New York City teacher by day and touring standup comedian on weekends. He combines his love of the classroom with his love of comedy. Check out his stand-up comedy tour in Atlantic City this Thursday.
Who: Jason bonham’s Led Zeppelin evening
Where: Sound Waves at Hard rock
When : Friday, Nov. 7
Time: 8 p.m.
Website : https://casino.hardrock. com/atlantic-city/event-calendar/ jason-bonhams-led-zeppelin-evening
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock music as Jason bonham, son of iconic drummer John b onham, arrives in Atlantic City for one night only. Hear the legendary sound of Led Zeppelin come to life with amazing energy, world-class musicianship and encapsulating spirit. You won’t want to miss this electrifying concert experience.
What : 1964 The Tribute
Where: Golden Nugget Atlantic City
When : Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: www.goldennugget.com/
atlantic-city/entertainment/entertainers/1964-the-tribute/ e xperience one of the most authentic beatles tributes on stage at The Grand inside Golden Nugget on Saturday. This acclaimed show captures the magic of a live b eatles performance with accuracy, bringing the spirit of the ’60s to life.
Who: Second Saturday Club beach rave
Where: Anchor rock Club
When : Saturday, Nov. 8
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.anchorrockclub.com
This Saturday, noetrope and friends bring their high-energy DJ dance party to life with their monthly beach rave mix series. enjoy an evening of nonstop beats, an incredible atmosphere and unforgettable moments.
Steffen Klenk is a photographer and multimedia journalist who enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life. You may contact Steffen at shorelocalsteffen@gmail.com.
Atlantic City Headliners
Friday, November 7
Jim Gaffigan
▶8 p.m.
borgata event Center
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin
Evening
▶8 p.m.
Sound Waves at Hard rock
Sal Valentinetti
▶9 p.m.
Superstar Theater at resorts
Saturday, November 8
Jim Gaffigan
▶8 p.m.
borgata event Center
Rob Schneider
▶8 p.m.
The m usic box at borgata
Charlie Sheen
▶9 p.m.
Sound Waves at Hard rock
ISMO
▶8 p.m.
The Concert venue at Harrah’s
1964 The Tribute
▶9 p.m.
The Grand at Golden Nugget
Sunday, November 9
Motown Forever
▶4 p.m.
The m usic box at borgata
"Sex and the City” author Candace Bushnell appears at Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars, Saturday, Nov. 15. Photo credit: Candace Bushnell Facebook
Friday, November 14
Sting
▶8 p.m.
borgata event Center
Morgan Jay
▶7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Tropicana Showroom
Warren Zeiders
▶8 p.m.
Hard rock Live at etess Arena
Anthony Rodia
▶8 p.m.
The m usic box at borgata
Saturday, November 15
Sting
▶8 p.m.
borgata event Center
Freestyle Free for All
▶8 p.m.
Hard rock Live at etess Arena
Candace Bushnell
▶8 p.m.
Circus maximus Theatre at Caesars
Pete Holmes
▶8 p.m.
The Concert venue at Harrah’s Swift Nation: A Tribute to Taylor
Swift
▶8 p.m.
Tropicana Showroom
Anthony Rodia
▶8 p.m.
The m usic box at borgata
Sunday, November 16
Erykah Badu
▶8 p.m.
Hard rock Live at etess Arena
Friday, November 21
KC & the Sunshine Band
▶9 p.m.
ovation Hall at ocean Casino
Tom Morello & Friends
▶9 p.m.
The m usic box at borgata
Lindsey Stirling
▶9 p.m.
Tropicana Showroom
Sonu Nigam
▶8 p.m.
Hard rock Live at etess Arena
NOVEMBER SPECIALS 2 COURSE MENU
CHOICE OF SO UP OR S AL A D
BACON WRAPPED TURKEY 22
Roasted turkey wrapped in crispy bacon with sides of stu ng and sweet mash topped in gravy.
GARLIC HERB SALMON 24
Wild-caught salmon smothered in garlic and herb butter served with garlic smashed potatoes and sautéed broccoli rabe.
FLOUNDER FRANCAISE 25
Egg and cheese battered flounder served over fresh fettuccine in a white wine lemon garlic sauce.
CHICKEN FRANCAISE 18
Egg and cheese battered chicken served over fresh fettuccine in a white wine lemon garlic sauce.
BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF 24
Classic meatloaf wrapped in crispy bacon served over grilled asparagus and garlic smashed potatoes and topped with mushroom gravy.
SPINACH RAVIOLI ALFREDO 20
Ricotta stu ed spinach ravioli in a cheesy cream sauce.
CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP 24
Jumbo shrimp served over fresh fettuccine in a creamy pesto sauce.
CHICKEN ALFREDO 20
Tender grilled chicken breast served over fresh fettuccine in a cheesy cream sauce.
SUNDAY & MONDAY
Early Bird Special 4-6pm
3 Course Meal 25
Ron White
▶8 p.m.
borgata event Center
Saturday, November 22
Beandy & Monica
▶8 p.m.
Jim Whelan boardwalk Hall
Night Ranger
▶8 p.m.
The m usic box at borgata
Nek
▶8 p.m.
Sound Waves at Hard rock
A.J. Croce
▶8 p.m.
Circus maximus Theatre at Caesars
On Sale This Week
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
▶Friday, February 6
ovation Hall at ocean Casino
The Jersey Shore Roast w/ Chris Distefano
▶monday, December 1
Sound Waves at Hard rock
Ricardo Montaner
▶Wednesday, September 2
Jim Whelan boardwalk Hall
Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.
DESSERTS
TUESDAY 12 oz PRIME RIB 25 NOW OPEN DAILY 7AM-9PM
SPAGHETTI FRIDAY House made meatballs 22
Rocker Malcolm Tent to perform at The Ministry of ARTeriors event Sunday
Tune In, Turn On
With Doug Deutsch
We here at Tune In Turn o n are fond of both music and art; so when
we learned of an event called The ministry of ArTeriors, featuring local artists, plus a performance by the one and only malcolm Tent, we had to write about it.
“We are thrilled to host The ministry of ArTeriors this year at 2601 Pacific Ave.,” said m ichael Atkins, executive director of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation. “This is an excellent program where we invite artists to transform a vacant commercial space
into a pop-up art gallery and group art show.
“If you haven't seen ArTeriors before, this is a great time to come check out the great work of local artists and the Atlantic City Arts Foundation,” Atkins continued. “We invite everyone to come and share this transformational experience during our opening weekend Nov. 7-9, and at our gallery hours through November and December.”
“With the guidance of our resident-led advisory committee, 10 artists across various mediums were given the opportunity to express themselves as part of this immersive and ephemeral art exhibit,” said Tina Notero, program manager for the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, and passionate promoter of music and art-themed events in Atlantic City. “It's immersive in the sense that you feel as if you've entered another world – the world of the artist and their imagination.
Longtime rocker Malcolm Tent, right, will perform with 1adam12 at The Ministry of ARTeriors event in Atlantic City Sunday. Photo by Doug Deutsch
“And it's ephemeral because this experience won't last forever,” Notero continued. “See it while you can because this art is here and now, but never again. From scenic and sculptural installations, to technological and visual constructions, mechanical cardboard puppets and crystallized neon dreamscapes, The m inistry of ArTeriors will enchant and inspire.”
Learn more at https://atlanticcityartsfoundation.org/arteriors
Malcolm Tent
o n Sunday, Nov. 9, from noon until approximately 3 p.m., rock accordionist/vocalist malcolm Tent will perform live with his regular musical accomplice, 1adam12 (Adam berardo). Tent is the dean of Jersey Shore performers (70-something and still going strong) and has just released a solid new 15-song album, “A Fade Worse Than Deaf” (Tent is the king of puns).
o f the album’s many enjoyable tracks (recorded with a full band that included b erardo’s son, Niko, from local rockers Te vista), our favorite is “ m ute Commute,” where Tent sings about seeing a woman on the train each day that he’s too shy to approach (or, as 1adam12 describes it, “a beautiful snapshot of loneliness in the middle of 7 million people in New York City”).
Another favorite: “Hell Afar,”
Tent’s love story to WLFr 91.7Fm , Stockton State's longtime radio station (which is back on the airwaves after several months being online streaming only). Should be a cool event! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/the-ministry-of-arteriors-opening-weekend-tickets-1778393646269?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Tune-Ups
I Like It, I Love It , So Glad We Saw Tim McGraw: Longtime country music star Tim mcGraw came to Atlantic City’s Hard rock live last Saturday night and put on a stellar, close-totwo-hour set before a practically full etess Arena crowd, most of whom sang along to virtually every song. mcGraw only began performing again last spring after several serious knee and back surgeries; he beamed as he mentioned his entire immediate family - wife/singer Faith Hill and his three daughters – were all in attendance. This reviewer’s favorites: “ real Good man” (‘I may be a real bad boy, but baby, I’m a real good man’) and his huge 1995 hit, which everybody (including Sue and I) sang along to, “I Like It, I Love It.” m cGraw is the real deal.
Doug is the owner/operator of Doug Deutsch Publicity Services, which since 1995 has been servicing nationally touring acts, and working record release campaigns for clients. Doug can be reached at ShoreLocalDoug@ gmail.com
‘Song-and-dance man’ Tony Danza still kickin’ it old-school
By Chuck Darrow
In some ways, actor-entertainer
Tony Danza was born too late. While the 74-year-old native of b rooklyn’s east New York section earned fame and fortune in two classic T v sitcoms, “Taxi” and “Who’s The boss?” between the late1970s and early 1990s, there’s a large part of him that belongs to earlier generations of show business.
lot of acts,” offered the affable onetime boxer during a recent phone call. “Well, in this show, I'm the host and I'm all the acts. I sing, I dance, I play ukulele, we get laughs. It’s a full show.”
A prominent element, he added, is the inclusion of anecdotes from his life and career. Hence the program’s title, “Standards and Stories.”
If this rings a bell, it’s likely because this is hardly Danza’s first rodeo as it were. He’s been doing some version of the show on-and-off for some 30 years (his first local appearance was at resorts Atlantic City Casino-Hotel in the mid-1990s).
The ensuing decades have allowed the program to evolve and have provided Danza a chance to hone his
As those who attend his Nov. 13 matinee performance at Tropicana Atlantic City will witness, Danza’s live act is a throwback to the days when many headliners weren’t pigeonholed into specific roles like singer or comic, but instead showcased multiple talents. Among them were legends like Danny Kaye, Donald o ’Connor and Sammy Davis Jr. (whose act generally included songs, tap dancing, celebrity impersonations and even an occasional demonstration of his talent as a quick-draw artist).
There may be no firearms in Danza’s act, but there certainly will be plenty else to capture the audience’s attention.
“It’s like the old T v variety shows; you have a host, and then you have a
non-acting performance skills. That first resorts presentation, while engaging and entertaining, definitely had a few rough spots, foremost among them the star’s obvious inexperience in the live-presentation realm. Today, his credits include multiple successful residencies at Café Carlyle, where his Frank Sinatra-focused program has drawn thousands to the legendary intimate manhattan cabaret.
An ’accidental’ career turn
Pivotal moments in people’s lives often happen by accident. That was literally the case as it applies to Danza’s non-acting career.
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“I had an accident in 1993,” he explained. “I hit a tree while skiing, and I almost killed myself. I broke my back. I was in intensive care for three weeks and they started [giving] me all these dire predictions for what was gonna happen to me, including I might not walk and all that bull.
“ o f course, it didn't work out that way, thankfully, but it took me two years to come back. I had this conversation with myself about what did I wanna do since I was getting a second chance, and I decided I wanted to be a song-and-dance-man. So, I tried it. I wrote an act and we rented
[the theater at] Pepperdine University” in malibu, Cal. by his own admission, it was a less-than-stellar effort.
“When I got through,” he recalled, “I asked my assistant, ‘What'd you think? And she said it was ‘almost not-embarrassing.’
“So, yeah, it's come a long way,” he added with a chuckle.
For all of his show business success, Danza may be most proud of the Stars of Tomorrow Project, the m anhattan-based nonprofit organization he created to encourage and foster the participation in the performing arts of disadvantaged young people ages 14-22.
“I was at rehearsal,” he said referring to the group’s recent show, “and I was watching them. They're doing ‘Grease.’ And I had the biggest smile on my face as I was watching them. It was like, it's so charming. And they're so wonderful.”
His bragging about his youthful charges isn’t just hyperbole; at least one alum has already hit the big time.
I had a kid who came to the program,” he said. “He didn't wanna go to college, wasn't interested in acting. I said, ‘What'd you come here for?’ He
said, ‘Well, it was free.’ He was a kid after my own heart.”
The young actor, Danza continued, ultimately left the program, but he was convinced to return. With the group’s help, he enrolled in the State University of New York’s outpost in the town of Purchase. earlier this year, Daniel b ravo Hernandez made his b roadway debut in the cast of
“ romeo and Juliet.”
but for Danza, that isn’t the best part of the story.
“So, the other night I go to the [organization’s] headquarters on 39th Street, and he’s there teaching a class for younger kids.
“It's like a community. It's really terrific.”
For tickets, go to ticketmaster. com.
New Borgata dance club set for 2026
borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has announced plans to replace its popular Premier disco, which closed on Aug. 31.
The party pit will be operated by the New england-based hospitality group, b ig Night. “Partnering with b ig Night allows us to bring something bold and new to Atlantic City,” promised borgata President & Coo Niklas r ytterstrom. “Together, we’re creating a venue that will set a new standard for live experiences and offer guests unforgettable moments worth returning for.”
A summer, 2026 debut is planned for the as-yet-unnamed danceteria.
Chuck Darrow has spent more than 40 years writing about Atlantic City casinos.
Live & Local Music Calendar
5 – 8 p.m.
3426 Atlantic Ave.
Council Oak at Hard Rock
Indelible Groove Trio
6 – 10 p.m.
1000 boardwalk
Hard Rock Café
Dueling Pianos
8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
1000 boardwalk
Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino
Who brought the Dog Duo
7 p.m.
Lost in Paris
10 p.m.
500 boardwalk
Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget
Zone Duo
5 p.m.
Loop
10 p.m.
600 Huron Ave.
The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock embers the band
5 – 8:30 p.m.
band of make believe
9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
1000 boardwalk
The Wave at Golden Nugget
minute by minute: michael mcDonald & Friends Tribute. 9 p.m.
600 Huron Ave.
Villain and Saint at Ocean Casino
The Coconutz
8:30 p.m.
500 boardwalk
Egg Harbor Township
The Roost Pub & Grill
Live m usic
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
500 St. Andrews Dr.
Margate
Bocca
CJ Sooy
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
7805 ventnor Ave.
Somers Point
Caroline’s by the Bay
Jump the Line
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
450 bay Ave.
Crab Trap
Doug Jennings
6 – 9 p.m.
2 broadway
Josie Kelly’s
Tom brett
7 – 9 p.m.
908 Shore rd.
Tuckerton
The Lizzie Rose Music Room
Singer Songwriter evening in the round
7:30 p.m.
217 e main St.
Saturday, November 8
Atlantic City
Anchor Rock Club
Club beach rave
10 p.m.
247 S. New York Ave.
Bar One at Resorts
Gerald esposito
6 – 9 p.m.
DJ Chaz
9:15 p.m. – late
1133 boardwalk
Borgata B Bar
Dan Jost Trio
6:30 – 10 p.m.
big bang baby Trio
10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
1 borgata Way
Council Oak at Hard Rock
emily Drinker Trio
6 – 10 p.m.
1000 boardwalk
Hard Rock Café
Dueling Pianos
8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
1000 boardwalk
Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino
Indelible Groove Duo
7 p.m.
band of make believe
10 p.m.
500 boardwalk
Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget vahe Trio
5 p.m.
The Deck band
10 p.m.
600 Huron Ave.
The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock
No Standards
5 – 8:30 p.m.
Daddy Pop
9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
1000 boardwalk
Villain and Saint at Ocean Casino
o ut of Spite band
8:30 p.m.
500 boardwalk
Wyndham Skyline Tower
m agic Comedy Hour feat. Joe
Holiday
4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
100 S. North Carolina Ave.
Egg Harbor City
Renault Winery
Sam Noche
12 – 4 p.m.
72 N. bremen Ave.
Margate Bocca
No Clue Duo
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
7805 ventnor Ave.
Somers Point
Caroline’s by the Bay
Sindi raymond band
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
450 bay Ave.
Crab Trap
Doug Jennings
6 – 9 p.m.
2 broadway
Josie Kelly’s
Chris Yoder band
9 p.m.
908 Shore rd.
Tuckerton
The Lizzie Rose Music Room
The Weeklings. 7:30 p.m.
217 e main St.
Sunday, November 9
Atlantic City
Anchor Rock Club
David e arl’s b irthday Show w/ Sleeper Creek, Wave break, o utline Soul, end November, beverage manager. 5 p.m.
247 S. New York Ave.
Council Oak at Hard Rock
Gypsy Joe vlado
5 – 9 p.m.
1000 boardwalk
Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino
Dueling Pianos
8 p.m.
500 boardwalk
The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock
billy Walton band
4 – 7:30 p.m.
Porch
8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
1000 boardwalk
Egg Harbor City
Renault Winery
Daniel rodriguez
12 – 4 p.m.
72 N. bremen Ave.
Somers Point
Caroline’s by the Bay big Foot band
3 – 7 p.m.
450 bay Ave.
Tuckerton
The Lizzie Rose Music Room mike Farris
7:30 p.m.
217 e main St.
Monday, November 10
Atlantic City
Byrdcage
m usic m onday with Kelli Glover
7 – 10 p.m.
3426 Atlantic Ave.
The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock my Hero Zero
7 – 11 p.m.
1000 boardwalk
Somers Point
Caroline’s by the Bay Trivia Night w/ DJ bill
7 – 9 p.m.
450 bay Ave.
Gregory’s
Tom Angello’s All-Star Jazz Series
7 p.m.
900 Shore rd.
Tuesday, November 11
Atlantic City
Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget
Patty & bugzy
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
600 Huron Ave.
The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock
Cat 5
7 – 11 p.m.
DJ Johnny Looch
9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
1000 boardwalk
Somers Point
Caroline’s by the Bay m usic bingo w/ DJ Chris
7 – 9 p.m.
450 bay Ave.
Josie Kelly’s
908 Shore rd.
Wednesday, November 12
Atlantic City
Anchor Rock Club v inyl Wednesday: Neil Young
birthday Tribute
8 p.m.
247 S. New York Ave.
Bar One at Resorts
DJ Gary
9:15 p.m. – 12 a.m.
1133 boardwalk
Rush Lounge at Golden Nugget michael Stevens
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
600 Huron Ave.
The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock
Kristen & The Noise
7 – 11 p.m.
1000 boardwalk
Egg Harbor City
The Inn on St. Louis Karaoke Night
7 – 10 p.m.
446 St. Louis Ave.
Margate Bocca
Live Jazz by b ob & The b occa boys
7 – 10 p.m.
7805 ventnor Ave.
Somers Point
Caroline’s by the Bay o pen mic Night w/ blue eagle
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
450 bay Ave.
Crab Trap
Doug Jennings
6 – 9 p.m.
Tuckerton
DJ Ken 5 – 9 p.m.
2 broadway
The Lizzie Rose Music Room
Albert Castiglia w/ Kelli baker
7:30 p.m.
217 e main St.
Events subject to change.
Springsteen biopic does not disappoint
By Don Preston
This has been the year for biopics with a Jersey connection.
First came James m angold’s “A Complete Unknown,” with Timothée Chalamet channeling a boyish b ob Dylan, and Cape m ay standing in for Newport, circa 1965. Now New Jersey’s favorite son, bruce Springsteen, gets his turn in Scott Cooper’s “Deliver me from Nowhere.” b oth films examine pioneering artists on the cusp of superstardom, just before the tsunami of fame, fortune, and global adulation. “Deliver m e” opens in the early 1980s, two years before “ born in the USA,” the breakthrough album that made Springsteen a cultural phenomenon. It’s a time of deep introspection for the musician. As Columbia r ecords demands more hits, he struggles with depression sparked by memories of his traumatic boyhood. Almost in defiance, Springsteen spurns his trademark anthemic rockers and goes acoustic. He records most of the brooding songs for his next album, “Nebraska,” on a cheap tape recorder. To the despair of record company execs, he insists that
the album be released without fanfare, without a tour — even without his face on the cover.
Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen doesn’t have that famous face, but he’s credible and sympathetic in the starring role, especially in scenes with love interest Faye (o dessa Young), a single mom who slings hash at the local diner. When they meet, she’s a fan, in thrall to his stage persona. Then, as she discovers the troubled man beneath, she longs for a deeper bond.
Stephen Graham is powerful as Springsteen’s dad, a bus driver who
drowns his frustrations in booze and takes out his misery on his young son, even forcing him into sparring matches. As the young Springsteen, m atthew Anthony Pellicano Jr. is like any child in a chaotic home: on constant high alert, knowing at any moment the old man may come after him. vivienne barrus is wonderful as Faye’s young daughter, Haley, playing the secondary role with natural sweetness.
As b ruce’s manager, Jon Landau, Jeremy Strong has the most thankless role. He is the earnest father-confessor, wringing his hands
over the artist’s suffering, nobly defending him from record company execs, and doling out platitudes like edgar Guest.
The film’s plodding pace might have been leavened by more onstage interludes, where Springsteen plays the raw, bracing rock 'n' roll he’s known for. but “Deliver m e from Nowhere” — based on the book by Warren Zanes — is ultimately affecting. In a moving final scene, Springsteen and his father reach out to each other, trying to mend their fractured relationship. That awkward détente helps the rocker move with new confidence into a spectacular future.
o f course, for New Jerseyans, it’s great fun to see local landmarks like the Asbury Park beach and boardwalk, that beautiful, decrepit carousel, and the Stone Pony, where the boss got his start. If you love Springsteen, you’ll find much to appreciate in this film. I give the film four out of five stars.
Don Preston is a retired educator and actor who spent 30 years teaching film and theater in New Jersey schools.
Ever hear of Garden Pier? Probably not
By Bruce Klauber
Garden Pier has been standing in the Inlet section of Atlantic City, on South New Jersey Avenue and the boardwalk, since 1913. Not a lot of residents or visitors have heard of it, and the few that have, know little of its history.
It’s sad and hard to believe that the pier, now closed and almost empty, was once home to a nationally known legitimate theater, an arts center, a ballroom, the Atlantic City Historical m useum, and the very first miss America Pageant, held in 1921. It was such a popular attraction during its first several decades of operation that companies like Underwood Typewriter, Hoover and Pennsylvania rubber Company advertised everything from vacuum cleaners to automobile tires on Garden Pier.
e xperience website. “First opening on July 19, 1913, its uptown location placed it away from the frenzied activity of the bustling downtown.
“Garden Pier stood apart from the other piers in Atlantic City,” Heather Perez wrote for The Atlantic City
The red-tiled roofs and iconic architecture style of the buildings, and the beautifully landscaped gardens gave the pier a formal appearance, which attracted an upscale crowd.”
The main attraction, however, was b .F. Keith’s Theatre, which hosted stars like Sophie Tucker and Douglas Fairbanks in first-run plays including “Tobacco road” and “George White’s Scandals,” which starred a relatively new slapstick comedy team, The Three Stooges.
“Scandals” was a gigantic hit, ac-
cording to a New York Times story dated Aug. 11, 1931. “ m r. White's representatives were not backward in announcing that the Garden Pier Theatre, where a $5.50 ticket price was in effect, had broken all records for receipts,” read the Times story.
Despite the pier’s popularity, Heather Perez believes “the uptown location made it less commercially successful.” What she did not say is that, as the city moved into the 1930s, Garden Pier just couldn’t compete with the gaudy flash of competitors like the Steel Pier and the million Dollar Pier.
“George White’s Scandals” ran in the summer of 1931, but about three years later, Garden Pier shut down.
Though the 1944 hurricane caused significant damage, the city bought Garden Pier in that year. records show that the city did little with it until it reopened in 1954, just in time for the city’s Centennial Celebration. The property was renamed the Garden Pier Civic Center and was totally renovated. The new pier had a fountain, a band, and a concert shell
Not a lot of residents or visitors have heard of Garden Pier.
– the sound system was said to be world-class for its time – and was home to the Atlantic City Art Center.
Though it was anything but flashy, the Garden Pier Civic Center thrived, presenting shows like the “ boardwalk Star revue,” headed up by vocalist Lucille r usso, that rivaled Tony Grant’s “Stars of Tomorrow” at the Steel Pier in terms of popularity.
A fire caused severe damage in 1981, but it was once again rebuilt, and by 1985, it was home to the Atlantic City Historical m useum. With funding coming from the City of Atlantic City, the pier was renovated again in 1994.
In 1999, the m G m Corporation expressed interest in buying and re -
developing Garden Pier, but the offer was turned down by City Council. In retrospect, it was not one of City Council’s better decisions.
In December of 2010, the city closed it down permanently. Not much happened there until February of 2016, when news broke that developer bart blatstein of Showboat and The Playground fame bought Garden Pier for $1.5 million.
A February 2016 story in Downbeach b uzz read: “Atlantic City City Council is expected to name b art blatstein the redeveloper of Garden Pier and will have 90 days to execute a final deal. even with Atlantic City in the middle of a non-stop s— storm, blatstein and other developers keep
buying up properties. Smart. b latstein wants the 100-year-old pier to become an entertainment destination with art, music, food… all within steps of HIS future hotel rooms, retail, food, and gaming operations.”
Nothing thus far has come of the plans b latstein spoke of back then, but the ideas he had for retail and restaurants on Garden Pier were instituted when he opened The Playground on the site of the Pier Shops mall in 2015. Some diehard Garden Pier fans are not happy that blatstein continues to sit on what they believe could be a wonderful attraction for the city.
“Why is Garden Pier in AC pad -
locked ever since bart blatstein took over?” wrote Steven Allen on the “Atlantic City Casino era” Facebook page. “Is it an insurance issue? It’s a waste of a nice resource.”
b art b latstein has long spoken about getting a casino license for his Showboat property, and in that he purchased Garden Pier less than two years after he bought the Showboat, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he turned the vacant pier into some kind of family-focused attraction, ala the Island Water Park and Lucky Snake Arcade.
If he did, that would be a good thing. maybe a real amusement pier is just what Atlantic City needs.
In December of 2010, the city closed Garden Pier permanently.
In February 2016, Bart Blatstein of Showboat and The Playground fame bought Garden Pier for $1.5 million.
Drink Up!
By David Setley
As the breeze gets cooler, the leaves slowly fall, and we turn back the clocks, we exchange our shorts and tees for jeans and sweaters. Thankfully, wine enthusiasts do not follow the same rules as fashion critics when it comes to avoiding whites after Labor Day. Although lighter whites, like Sauvignon blanc or Pinot Grigio, may be put away, richer, more full-bodied white wines still have a place at the table in the fall and winter.
This time of year, many of us seek warm comfort foods and savory seasonings. remember the 1966 Simon and Garfunkel classic “Scarborough Fair,” in which parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme were immortalized? These herbs, along with tarragon, are the seasonings most synonymous with fall. If your dining plans include
wines for fall weather
vegetable-based dishes (i.e., butternut squash soup, potato au gratin, or roasted brussel sprouts) or meats using any of these herbs, consider pairing them with a vouvray or a Chablis. Allow me to spotlight these must-try white wines for the fall season, as well as a few from Spain and Portugal.
Personally, I love vouvray. vouvray is the region of the mid-Loire valley where the thickskinned white grape Chenin b lanc rules. m uch like Sancerre, m uscadet, and Chateauneuf du Pape, this wine is known by its region’s name rather than the grape varietal. Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes range from semi-sweet to sparkling. m ost vouvray wines are quite dry with flavors of stone fruits and the minerality of the limestone and silex that make up the soil of the region. It has the acidity you find in riesling or Sauvignon blanc but with the body of Chardonnay. vouvray utilizes French oak barrels to age the wine, which imparts light wood notes
on the palate. my wife and I visited the Loire valley last summer and discovered a great vouvray winery. We have been able to bring the same wine we tried into Passion vines. Grab a bottle of vigneau-Chevreau Cuvee Silex vouvray, a traditional dry still wine, or try the vigneau Selection vouvray Sparkling brut that is made in the same style as Champagne.
The Chenin b lanc grape can also be found in South Africa and California. The Den from Painted Wolf Wines in Swartland, South Africa, is a great example. The Den features fresh citrus and tropical fruit notes with a wet stone minerality and a creamy mouthfeel. Crisp acidity and a hint of vanilla oak add to the delicious complexity and lingering finish. o ne last example of this wine is California’s Pine ridge Chenin b lanc v iognier blend. This blend marries the crisp green apple and honey notes of the Chenin b lanc with the juicy white peach flavors of the viognier. Try each of these reasonably priced, outstanding wines,
and see how significantly the terroir of where these grapes are grown impacts how the wine tastes.
Chablis is also a wine region, located in the northern portion of b urgundy. The Chardonnay grape reigns there. Chardonnay is produced throughout the world, but is most known for its French and California options. Unlike California Chards, Chablis wines do not have oaky or buttery flavors. Chablis is very dry with a medium body and moderately high acidity. The flavors are mostly pear and green apple with notes of stone minerality. For a great example of this classic French white, try either the Simonnet-Febvre Chablis or the Daniel- etienne Defaix Chablis Premier Cru.
Two other very reasonably priced burgundy Chardonnay wines are the Deux roches Saint-véran Tradition and the Le Grand Cheneau m acon-verze Chardonnay. Saint-véran and m âcon are respected appellations (Ao C) of b urgundy. b oth of these wines are fermented and aged in stainless steel to enhance the great flavor of the Chardonnay grapes without the intense oak notes that many have come to equate with this varietal. Try any of these wines with
poultry or seafood this fall.
If you prefer the more buttery, oaky California version of this varietal, my recommendation for fall is the raeburn Chardonnay from the russian river valley of Sonoma County. This award-winning wine is 100% Chardonnay and is grown using sustainable viticulture practices. The flavors are apple and nectarine with notes of vanilla and oak. Also, try the Trefethen oak Knoll District Napa Chardonnay or the ersol Sonoma Coast Chardonnay for great examples of the New-World styling of this Noble Grape. Some California vineyards are now producing Chardonnay in the less oaky o ld-World style. Try the balletto russian river valley Teresa’s Unoaked Chardonnay.
Spain and Portugal are best known for their luscious, full-bodied reds, but they also produce some wonderful white wines that would be perfect for fall. Spain grows a wonderful white grape called verdejo. rueda is the region most recognized for this varietal, and the o ro de Castilla verdejo is a must-try wine for autumn. This wine is the perfect balance of pear and peach fruit, stone minerality, and balsamic savoriness. From rioja, Spain, the Larchago rioja Alavesa blanco has a lovely floral aroma with the fruit flavors of green apples and pears and a long finish.
The Quinta De Chocapalha Arinto from Liboa, Portugal, has citrus and tropical notes and pairs extremely well with fish and white meats. o r, from Alentejo in southern Portugal, the m oinante b ranco Curimenta is the work of Antonio macanita, one of the region’s most respected master winemakers. blending is an art form in the Alentejo, and this wine is a masterwork. This blend of the region’s indigenous white grapes, Antao vaz, Arinto, verdelho, and encruzado, is a skin contact, aka orange, wine. The light tannins from three days of skin contact not only give this wine its distinctive color but also the aroma and flavor of tangerine, nectarine, stone fruit, and citrus. This wine pairs well with pasta dishes, shellfish and poultry.
I hope you enjoyed this article and will give some of these white wines consideration for your next dinner. You will not be disappointed. As always, stop in the store to see me or contact me at dsetley@passionvines. com. Until next time, happy fall y’all and happy wining!
David Setley is enjoying his retirement from higher education as a wine educator and certified sommelier at Passion Vines in Somers Point, New Jersey.
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potato breads
Christmas puddings
biscuits
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Full Deli & Grill Breakfast Sandwiches
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Some newspaper reports claim that Abe’s opened in 1923, although promo materials including matchbooks and menus that are still around, say that it actually opened in 1897. What we do know is that it was located at 2031 Atlantic Ave., right down the block from the still-standing, and very successful Dock’s oyster House at 2405 Atlantic Ave.
It was, as I recall, more family-oriented and somewhat cheaper than Dock’s.
“With a long, narrow, white dining space lined by wooden benches, it
afforded casual, inexpensive meals,” according to a description written in the early 1970s.
Historically, it was said to be the city’s first crab house, and it was open only during the season. Long lines were the norm on weekends, and they did a healthy convention business as well. An early 1960s newspaper ad read, “Welcome Commissioners and Telephone Pioneers of America.”
Abe’s was a darn good place to eat, and it hung on for a long time, despite competition from another seafood house just blocks away. Interestingly, no news stories could be found that
reported on Abe’s closing, though those who frequented the restaurant say that it hung on until the early 1990s.
Hackney’s
It’s hard to imagine a seafood restaurant that seated more than 3,000 customers actually existed in the Inlet section of Atlantic City.
Unlike Abe’s, Hackney’s is well-remembered, perhaps not so much for the food – though it was very good –but for the spectacle of a 3,200-seat restaurant known as, according to just one of its catchy slogans, “The
Famous Garden of Seafood.” It also happened to be, for its time, the world’s largest seafood restaurant.
Harry Hackney, born in 1871, was something of a visionary and risk-taker. His restaurant started out as a clam shack at the Inlet circa 1912. The very idea of a seafood restaurant at
that location – maine Avenue and the boardwalk, to be exact – was so novel and did so much business that by 1929 its capacity grew to 3,200. During the season, hungry diners probably could have filled a venue twice that size.
As a result of his success in Atlantic City in the 1920s, Harry Hackney opened a large branch at 500 ocean b lvd. in m iami b each, Fla., which eventually moved to Alston road and finally to biscayne boulevard in North miami. When this restaurant closed is not known.
Harry Hackney believed in advertising. He put the Hackney image of a lobster on almost everything related to the restaurant, including plates, cocktail glasses, swizzle sticks, sugar
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Abe's was said to be the city’s first crab house.
Hackney’s started out as a clam shack at the Inlet circa 1912.
packs, pocket protectors, ashtrays, delivery trucks, a sailing yacht and much more. Hackney’s matchbooks not only had the lobster image on them; Harry Hackney had his ad people put messages on the actual matches as well.
Though the menu was extensive, lobster was the specialty, offered in every variety a diner could think of, including fried lobster, rock lobster tails, a special baby lobster platter, Icelandic baby lobster tails, lobster thermidor, a lobster cutlet – whatever that was – lobster salad, lobster cocktail, lobster Newberg, and, of course, Hackney’s famous $5 lobster platter. Who could ask for anything more?
Hackney’s was rebuilt after the hurricane in 1944 and the m arch nor’easter of 1962, but a fire in 1963 did much more damage to the restaurant than the storms did.
final days. A detailed post on the real b rigantine Facebook page states that, while the new owners closed it in the early 1980s, they held on to the property until 1993, when they sold it again. In 1994, the new owners announced plans for a $2 million renovation/rebuilding that would downsize the venue again, this time to around a 750-seat capacity.
Nothing ever came of it, according to real brigantine.
“The restaurant sat empty beside the boardwalk for years, with tables
Sadly, history has shown that Atlantic City began its sad and slow decline after the disastrous 1964 Democratic Convention was held in the city. The restaurant was closed until 1965. When rebuilt, it was downsized to around 1,500 seats, but the city’s decline, combined with the fact that the Inlet was having a difficult time coming back after the 1962 storm, began to hurt Hackney’s business in a big way.
It kept on under new owners after the Hackney family sold it around 1975. It lasted, with considerable difficulty, until the early 1980s. reports differ about the restaurant’s
neatly lined up and covered, looking like it could open again with the simple turn of a key. but Hackney’s never served another meal. The rusted-out steel frame was there for quite some time until it was finally torn down in the late 1990s. It was a sad ending for a certifiable landmark.
Bruce Klauber is the author of four books, an award-winning music journalist, concert and record producer and publicist, producer of the Warner Brothers and Hudson Music "Jazz Legends" film series, and performs both as a drummer and vocalist.
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Hackney’s is remembered for the spectacle of having 3,200 seats.
Meet the breed: The Rottweiler
By Heidi Clayton
In the world of purebred dogs, the term “purpose-bred dog” refers to dogs that were originally bred for a distinct purpose. While those specific purposes may not still exist in today's modern society, the dogs retain their original traits that make them their unique breed. o ne dog that absolutely retains its original look and temperament is the rottweiler. Their distinct black fur with tan markings has remained the same since the time of the roman conquest of the world. While they may not have a job anymore, they are one-hundred-percent still under the impression that they do.
The rottweiler is of ancient origins. Though their original date of
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creation can not be established, it is well accepted that they were used in the days of rome conquering the planet as both herding and protection dogs. Traveling roman legions needed a constant food source to feed such massive armies and thus traveled with their own herds of cows and livestock. The rottweiler of the time was used to move the flock and also guard it from thieves and wolves. When the romans entered what is now Germany, they settled in a market town known as rottweil. It was here that the butchers of rottweil began mixing their herding flock with the roman dog, and the breed we know today was created. o riginally called the rottweiler m etzgerhund, these dogs were used to pull carts to the market, move and protect livestock. They would then wear the proceeds of the sales around their necks, where the money was safe from being stolen.
The rottweiler is a strong, formidable, heavy-boned dog, with males weighing anywhere between 95-125 pounds and females ranging from 75-95 pounds. They are always black
with distinctive tan or rust markings over each eye, around the muzzle, on the neck, at the chest, on the paws, and inside the back legs. The romans are believed to have started the tradition of docking their tails, because they believed doing so would prevent rabies. Docking tails was also done to prevent the tail from being injured by livestock. It is not uncommon nowadays to see a rottweiler with a tail. During the industrial revolution in europe, the rottweiler fell out of fashion and was in danger of extinction until rottweilers started being used as working police dogs. The first rottweilers registered in the American Kennel Club stud books were in 1971, leading to the formation of the American rottweiler Club.
The rottweiler is not for a soft person. They will need firm, yet patient, handling and someone who will be their leader. The rottweiler Club describes them as a dog that has “a self-assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.” They have retained their natural guardingly aggressive, they may be wary of
strangers coming in and out of the house. They are also known to be extremely loyal to their owners and to not have an ounce of awareness that they are, indeed, large dogs. They are known for their signature “bump” of having to touch their owners and herd them slightly. Since they are known for their bumping, they should be watched around small children who could be knocked to the ground. They will also need brisk walks, as their natural gait is trotting.
All of the rotties I know are wonderful, goofy dogs with big hearts for their people. That being said, they can be a tad stubborn, so being a strong leader is a definite must when getting one. o ne thing is for certain that you will never have to worry about a burglar when you bring one home! Learn more about the rottweiler on The American rottweiler Club’s home page: amrottclub.org.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at fouronthefloordogtraining.net.
training in South Jersey. She breeds, trains and shows bull terriers under the SoraBully’s Bull Terriers kennel name. Email questions to heidi@ fouronthefloordogtraining. net or learn more at https:// fouronthefloordogtraining.net
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings
Our way is the highway
By Charles P. Eberson Senior Moments
Arecent conversation with our adult children went something like this: Us: o ur friends invited us to their son’s wedding in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Them: Nice, do you need a ride to the airport?
Us: No, we are going to drive. Them: To Colorado? Are you sure? Do you know how far that is? You know, you’re not kids anymore. Why? How long will you be gone?
Us: We are sure. It’s about 2,000 miles. We are not kids, so we can do whatever we want. Why? I’ll tell you why. First, we would have to drive to the Philadelphia International National Airport, one of the worst in the country, then make our way to the
check-in with our luggage. After that, we get in the Disney-like magic mountain lines for the TSA procedure, and I do mean procedure, as in a medical exam.
If our flight is not cancelled or delayed, we get to share an aluminum tube for over four hours with the unwashed masses, some dressed as if they are going to a sleepover. After landing, we are corralled into the baggage area, where retrieving your luggage is like a contact sport. Don’t they know that if they missed their bag on the first pass of the conveyor belt, their luggage doesn’t go into the great beyond? Wait, wait… oh, here comes the bag again.
Now we get to take a shuttle to the rental car company, where they probably have given away our midsized car and only have a FIAT 500 available, just like the one they gave us in San Francisco. I could practically drive from the back seat.
Now comes the three-hour drive
from Denver to Steamboat Springs. What makes this better is we would have to do the same thing on the way back. No, thank you. We have the time. America is a beautiful country. We love the people we meet and the towns we visit, and we embrace the solitude of road travel. We will be gone four to six weeks.
Them: Where have you made hotel reservations?
Us: We haven’t. We will do it on the fly.
Them: o h, my God. Will you at least share your location?
Us: (shrug) Have you?
Them: ??
So, on August 13 we began our third trip out West. We stopped in virginia, West virginia, and Indiana to visit friends and family before crossing the Great Plains, driving the Santa Fe Trail, and marveling at cornfields, sorghum, and wind turbines stretching out to the horizon. We stopped in St. Charles, missouri, where Lewis and Clark began their expedition; Keeneland Horse Park and Churchill Downs in Kentucky; and Dodge City, Kansas, where homage is paid to their Western past with statues of Doc Holliday, Wyatt earp, and marshal Dillon from “Gunsmoke.”
As we continued west, we felt the effects of the increasing altitude. Steamboat Springs has an elevation of almost 7,000 feet. o f course, the wedding venue is at the top of the ski run, which is almost 10,000 feet. The tip-off that the altitude might be challenging was the fact that the wedding family put small oxygen bottles in the gift bags. People we came in contact with from various parts of the coun -
try were amused when we told them about our altitude in ventnor.
“The altitude of my living room is 10 feet above sea level. 10 FeeT!”
Ten thousand feet might be a problem. The puckering gondola ride to the venue at the top of the mountain took an agonizing 13 minutes for an elevation gain of 3,000 feet through thick grey clouds and a misty rain.
but blessings do happen. After the ceremony, the clouds parted, and we witnessed one of the most beautiful, glowing mountaintop sunsets one can imagine. The nighttime gondola ride down was amazing with the lights below shining like diamonds on a black velvet background. o verall, we were gone for almost six weeks, stayed in 14 hotels, stopped 17 times for fuel, and ended up driving over 5,600 miles across 15 states.
America is a beautiful country, and such a trip puts one in touch with people of diverse personalities and backgrounds.
This is our third trip out West. We always return with a renewed perspective of what this country really represents, and it is always encouraging.
We didn’t even have to go through TSA to experience it.
Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com
Inheritance realities: How likely are inheritances
By Eric Reich
few weeks ago, I wrote about talking with your heirs about money at various ages. Last week, I wrote about how to deal with financially irresponsible heirs and ways to protect them from themselves when it comes to inheriting your money. Since then, I have been asked multiple times how big a problem this topic is and whether they should be concerned about it in their specific situation. So, is squandering an inheritance a big issue for most people? Well, the data absolutely suggests that it is. It is estimated that 80% of all inheritances will be spent in 18 months of receiving them! Now, to start, we should put these statistics into context. The average inheritance in the U.S. is a little
over $46,000. The bottom 50% of inheritances average less than $10,000 or, more precisely, $9,200. meanwhile, the top 1% exceeds $719,000. These past figures, however, don’t reflect what we will expect to see over the next 20 years. The greatest wealth transfer in history started about two years ago and is expected to last for approximately 20 years. As a result, inheritances should rise significantly during this time period.
Generational wealth diminishes by 70% during the second generation and 90% during the third generation. This is how big the problem really is and why I advocate so strongly for folks to take active steps to protect their family’s wealth instead of just hoping that their heirs will “be smart about it.” This is why talking with your heirs about money is important. by setting expectations and really observing the habits of heirs, you can get a better sense of the most logical steps you need to take to distribute your assets to your heirs.
For smaller inheritances where heirs need the money to improve their own financial situation, perhaps an
outright inheritance is fine. For larger amounts, particularly those going to less responsible heirs, as mentioned last week, I would suggest a structured payout to ensure the money lasts. This can include trusts, perhaps with incentives or pause periods to stop an immediate spending down of assets. Consider including an ethical will or letter of intent that explains how you intend for the assets to be used.
Lastly, if assets are going to be held in trust, consider using life insurance purchased on all heirs within the trust as a way to use smaller amounts of funds to purchase larger amounts of death benefits in order to replace trust assets, which can help stop or slow the reduction of total trust assets over time. This is a commonly used planning tool for some of the wealthiest families in the world, and it works just as well for smaller estates for the rest of us, too.
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Eric is President and founder of Reich Asset Management, LLC. He relies on his 25 years of experience to help clients have an enjoyable retirement. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®) and has earned his Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designations.
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ACROSS
1. m odel material
6. bro, e.g.
9. babysitter's nightmare
13. In the company of
14. ____ out a living
15. man's best friend?
16. russian author, master of grotesque
17. Lilliputian
18. Diary note
19. *1950-1953 war
21. *Where Armistice was signed
23. o n a keyboard
24. Greenish blue
25. Stable diet
28. Table in m exico
30. Adjust piano pitches
35. Hidden up a sleeve? pl.
37. "Through" in text message
39. Allegro or lento
40. I, to a Greek
41. Pico de gallo
43. bit of smoke
44. Whale's lunch
46. o rr's score
47. big first for a baby
48. o pen
50. Way, way off
52. Infection of the eye
53. Proof of home ownership
55. They're from mars?
57. *He wrote "God bless America"
60. *Gulf War General
63. Fear-inspiring
64. How many if by sea?
66. Like a Harvard building?
68. Like three nursery rhyme mice
69. mama sheep
70. Impulse transmitter
71. Hemorrhaged
72. Shiny wheel part
73. Sink hole
DOWN
1. *WWI's: "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your o ld Kit-____"
2. every which way
3. Apple's apple, e.g.
4. Sound like Wilbur
5. radiant
6. In stitches
7. *He replaced "Armistice" with " veterans"
8. Heavily built
9. Capital of West Germany
10. *College program
11. 4,840 square yards
12. Your, to Shakespeare
15. Planters' treat
20. Drives a getaway car, e.g.
22. First off sinking ship?
24. Auto contents
25. Japanese verse
26. It falls in the fall
27. bigfoot's cousins
29. 1970s carpet
31. Current events program
32. Gives off
33. Cinderella's win
34. *veterans Day flower
36. *retail "celebration"
38. *"Aim High... Fly-Fight-Win" org.
42. *" remember the ____!"
45. Served soup
49. oahu greeting gift
51. vHS player button
54. Keyboard key
56. James bond, don't say this!
57. "For Whom the ____ Tolls"
58. Cleveland, o H Lake
59. o range peel
60. "The Charge of the Light brigade," e.g.
61. Italy's obsolete money
62. Denim innovator
63. Flow alternative
65. *"The War to end All Wars"
67. bear cave
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THEME: VETERANS DAY
Rising sign horoscopes for Nov. 6-12
Aries: A final shakeup in the stability of your resources is imminent. rearrangement and redistribution are oftentimes necessary for the long-term. embrace the change with confidence.
Taurus: The final chapter of your personal revolution is here. It’s time to welcome and embody whatever parts of your authentic self have yet to come online. be you!
Gemini: You are gifted another peek behind the veil of your unconscious. What’s revealed to you will provide great insight into your connection to the liminal. Nothing is a coincidence.
Cancer: Group dynamics are about to be checked. Consider whether or not you feel a sense of belonging in your current social circles. If not, seek out a community that fosters growth.
Leo: Professional alignment is back under scrutiny. If your work isn’t completely aligned with your goals, values, and how you want to be seen, more adjustments may be necessary.
Virgo: An important adventure still awaits. It can have a variety of forms. However, ultimately, the point is your own expansion. Choose wisely,
Weekly Horoscopes
as the experience will carry on into your work.
Libra: o ther people’s “stuff” becomes a theme again. An opportunity to disentangle or to change the way you handle intimacy is on the table. Go deep and get to the bottom of things.
Scorpio: Liberation in your closest relationships is incoming. Freedom feels different depending on the container. Assert yourself and convey your needs, wants, and desires.
Sagittarius: Your daily life, health, and wellness regain priority status. Accept the invitation to slow down, and redirect your efforts and focus on that which improves your vitality.
Capricorn: Pay very close attention to synchronicities that inspire you. Your muse may beckon you once again. Play with the creative force, and enjoy what’s channeled through you.
Aquarius: Cracks in your foundation reemerge. The return is occurring to show you something important. Take the reins, and redirect the repairs with authenticity.
Pisces: All things in your immediate awareness are reenergized. Put forth extra effort to remain grounded, especially amidst any surprising information about siblings or extended family.
Weekly astrology summary:
November is filled with twists, turns, and lots of potential surprises, and it’s an active week. o ne cosmic event leads into another as we’re all downshifting from the full moon’s peak. venerable venus exits the Libran
powder puffs, taking a deep dive into the seductive Scorpionic waters on Nov. 6. Tensions arise from this shift. Watch out for hidden motivations, secrets, and tendencies to obsess or manipulate in relationships. on Nov. 7, unusual Uranus rides a lightning bolt out of Gemini, where it’s been since July 7, back into earthly Taurus. Disruptions in all material, earthly things return for the next six months.
The final m ercury retrograde of 2025 begins on Nov. 9 in enthusiastic Sagittarius. e xpect the typical travel, technology, and communication disruptions to be a little more extra than usual. Pay very close attention to the lessons and the invitations to slow down. Also, reconsider philosophies, beliefs, and blunt truths shown by the reemergence of old friends. This particular retrograde may be riddled with surprising revelations and shocking information. Capping off this week’s cosmic events is jovial Jupiter beginning to retrace
its journey through the Cancerian waters. It’ll begin a review period of everything we’ve learned since early June about spiritual nourishment and protecting that which makes us feel safe, supported, and loved.
See the above horoscope for your rising sign for more specific insight and guidance. If you’re unsure what your rising sign is, you can email me at ursaalchemy@gmail.com, learn more in my tutorial video on my Ursa Alchemy YouTube channel, or cast your own birth chart for free on astro.com.
Ursula Duffy is a Professional Astrologer, Certified Aromatherapist and founder of Ursa Alchemy. Find her astrology readings and astrological aromatherapy services, teachings, podcast, get in touch and more at www.ursaalchemy.com or ursaalchemy@gmail.com.
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