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Atlantic City, N.J. Getting Crafty With Beer
Atlantic City is a beer-drinker’s town. Here are some of the more noteworthy places to sample some craft beer suds: BEER BARS AND RESTAURANTS In the Casinos · Bill’s Bar and Burger: For classic comfort food and plenty of microbrews Bill’s Bar and Burger at Harrah’s Resort is the place to be. Burger junkies will find the hamburger of their dreams and a Belgian, stout or IPA to go with it. The hand-dipped spiked milkshakes end the meal with a sweet surprise. harrahsresort.com · Boardwalk Beer Garden: Right in the center of the Boardwalk action and with an ever-changing mix of live music the…
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The Beachcomber Resort in Avalon, NJ Gets Fabulous New Backyard Oasis
This unique private Oasis is better than ever, with new Dive-In Movies and a High-End Grilling Station Avalon, NJ – The Beachcomber Resort in Avalon, NJ announced that its Backyard Oasis – a $100,000 improvement project unveiled in 2014 – is better than ever in 2015, with more one-of-a-kind amenities that have transformed the resort’s backyard into an incomparable private playground for adults and children alike. Exclusive to Beachcomber guests, the Backyard Oasis features a beautifully secluded, newly renovated heated swimming and kiddie pool, along with the largest hot tub in South Jersey with seating for up to 21 people. Three LED sheer-descent waterfalls, LED lighting and an audio sound system, surrounded…
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John Lennon’s Artwork Comes to Stone Harbor, N.J. to Support Food Bank
Art exhibit will help support Community FoodBank of New Jersey STONE HARBOR, NJ – “Imagine there’s no hunger.” The upcoming exhibition of John Lennon’s artwork at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ) will support the artist’s philanthropic vision of a world free from hunger. Although the exhibit is free and open to the public, a donation of $5 or more per person is suggested, which will support the Southern Branch of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “The Art of John Lennon” will be on exhibit and available for acquisition from Thursday, June 18 through Monday, June 22, 2015, with Ocean Galleries open daily from 10:00 AM through…
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Ospreys Find Home on TropicanaCasino.com Billboard
Nest of threatened birds will stay in place until fledglings fly the coop ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – This is a story of birds, billboards and 90 Ball Bingo. As the online casino entity of Tropicana Atlantic City, TropicanaCasino.com recently launched the nation’s first licensed online 90 Ball Bingo game. It seems that players are not the only ones taking notice. A nesting pair of ospreys has selected a billboard advertising 90 Ball Bingo on the Atlantic City Expressway as the ideal place to raise their feathered family. The osprey, sometimes known as the fish hawk, is one of New Jersey’s largest raptors. The osprey’s status in New Jersey is officially…
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Did You Know? Drexel Has a Culinary School, Bar and Restaurant; Soon to be Remodeled
By Cassie Hepler We’re pretty sure the folks at Drexel hear the same surprised response every time this statement is said out loud. “Drexel has a culinary school,” said Mike Traud, Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Director Hospitality and Tourism Management. “No way!” said Explore Philly at a recent event at Alla Spina for Two Roads Brewery. (And ironically were at Garage on June 6 with 2 Roads Brewing Co. – see how that worked out?) Which lead us to explore what all Drexel University in University City has to offer. Located on the corner of 33rd and Arch at the Paul Peck Building on the 6th floor, this is a building…
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At the Horse Races – Preakness at the Piazza for MS
By Dana J. Prophet Although the sky threatened to rain, nothing was going to stop this year’s Preakness at the Piazza – a fundraiser to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Saturday, May 16th marked the date of the city’s largest spring charity event. Attendees strutted their stuff – with ladies wearing flamboyant and fun hats and gentlemen sporting smart and sassy bow ties. Although the The Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties is a distance from the 140th Preakness Stakes the energy was just as high. MS is a unpredictable disease that affects over 2.3 million people worldwide. Guests were there to show their support and help fight the devastating illness. Starting in…
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Stay Connected ‘Down the Shore’
This summer, many Philadelphia-area families will be heading “down the shore.” Comcast makes it easy for customers to stay connected while on vacation with free Xfinity apps — from streaming live TV and DVR recordings on mobile devices, to monitoring the house with XFINITY Home, and sharing those special moments with family with Xfinity Share. Plus, customers can take advantage of thousands of free WiFi hotspots along the Jersey Shore. Here’s how to make the most of your summer travels: Take your DVR to go: The next-generation X1 DVR with Cloud Technology allows customers to live stream their entire channel lineup and DVR recordings on computers and mobile devices while…