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Shake Those Hips: Salsa Dancing in Pottstown (who knew?!?!)

By Christine Tarlecki at 1:09 am on Wednesday February 10, 2010

Come January and February, gyms are generally packed thanks to popular New Year resolutions to get in shape. Recently I decided to steer clear of the crowds and have some fun, so I went to a salsa class! My friend, Star Seguinot, teaches salsa at SwingKat at the Ballroom on High Street in Pottstown, for the Starry Ferrari Salsa Dance Party every couple of weeks.

New Jersey Goes Green! Medicinal Marijuana Bill Passes Legislature.

By Dennis Bakay at 12:44 pm on Tuesday January 12, 2010

For what is a victory for many cancer sufferers and liberterians, the New Jersey legislature has passed a bill which will allow marijuana to be prescribed for medicinal purposes. And, Governor Corzine has announced that he will pass it before leaving office next week.

Spotlight on The Collaborative Act Studio in Cherry Hill, NJ

By Pati Buehler at 5:06 pm on Saturday January 2, 2010

Producing Artistic Director Ted Wioncek III has seen his share of footlights for a South Jersey guy in his mid 20’s.

New Jersey's Race for Governor-Corzine, Christie, and Daggett are each awful

By Randy LoBasso at 12:11 am on Sunday November 1, 2009

In 1994, the NBA’s New Jersey Nets considered renaming themselves the Swamp Dragons. Ownership eventually declined and the name-change was unofficially handed off to politicians running for statewide office. Next week, our neighbors across the Delaware will be voting for governor. Their choices: A corrupt jogger, a corrupt fat dude, and someone else who’s neither – but not much else.

Bruce Springsteen celebrates his 60th birthday today

By Bill Neri-Amadeo at 11:18 am on Wednesday September 23, 2009

While it may be hard for many people to believe, Bruce Springsteen is 60 years old today and throughout those 60 years, “The Boss” has left a profound effect on the world of music and pop culture. While people across the globe love Springsteen, perhaps he is most beloved in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. While he has sold over 120 million records worldwide and 19 Grammy Awards, Bruce Springsteen is a Jersey Boy with a Philly Soul.

Sports Gambling a Smart Bet for New Jersey and Pennsylvania

By Bill Neri-Amadeo at 11:07 pm on Monday September 21, 2009

The unemployment rate in our country has reached a 30-year high of 9.7%. According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Statistics, Pennsylvania has reached a rate of 8.5% and New Jersey has actually hovered just below the national average at 9.6%. With the Atlantic City casino industry not thriving the way it used to, local citizens in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas have been victimized by mass casino layoffs and have felt the sting of a faltering U.S. economy.

Talk Like A Pirate Day

By Veronica Dudo at 1:46 pm on Friday September 18, 2009

Arrrr there me hearties! Saturday, September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day! So, if you’re walking around The City of Brotherly Love and you feel like you’re in a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean, don’t be alarmed. According to talklikeapirate.com it all started on June 6, 1995 when two friends John Baur and Mark Summers were playing racquetball.

Food, Wine and lots of Heart

By Veronica Dudo at 12:24 am on Tuesday August 4, 2009

Things were definitely heating up in resort this weekend thanks to the 2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival. Chefs from the Food Network and Bravo hosted, demonstrated, mixed and mingled with guests at the Harrah’s, Bally’s, Caesars and Showboat Casinos. People of all ages, from all over the country and from many walks of life decided to “Uncork Their Passion” and attended this premier event of the summer season!

Summer Essentials

By Christine Tarlecki at 11:37 am on Friday July 10, 2009

Now that the summer is upon us, with the trademark humidity and clogged Schuylkill and Garden State Parkway, you must be prepared on how to handle it! Here are your essential accessories: Bag- You definitely need a great carryall to put all your summer goodies in. My friend Jen here sported the latest bag from Macy's- in their summer of color series. A sporty summer slouch in bold 70's-inspired hues is a sure bet.

On A Dime

By Amanda Hornberger at 11:10 am on Wednesday July 1, 2009

Vacation and budget are two words that aren't normally found in the same sentence. Vacations are normally pricey and can be an easy way to drop a lot of money without even realizing it. Giving your kitchen a rest while you're away means giving your wallet a work out. While some vacation expenses are inevitable (face it, we have all got to eat), some are negotiable.