''Atlantic City Weekly'' (''ACW'') is a free newspaper in
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020, the city had a population of 38,497. . ''Atlantic City Weekly'' is the source for what's happening in South Jersey. Published every Thursday, it covers entertainment, casinos, dining, real estate, sports, movies, nightlife, gambling, news, and photos of the local Atlantic City .
History
Originally started by Lewis B. Steiner with the help of his parents, Herb and Marcia Steiner under the name ''Whoot!'', Lew Steiner started the paper when he was a Junior at
Stockton College in
Pomona, New Jersey
Pomona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Galloway Township, in Atlantic County, New Jersey.[Philadelphia Weekly
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''. From there it adopted a similar format as well as changing its name to ''Atlantic City Weekly''. Lew Steiner remained the Founder, Sales Manager & Publisher. Editors included Jeff Schwachter, Editor; Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert, Associate Editors; and Craig Billow, Art Director. Atlantic City Weekly can be found in Atlantic County and Cape May County.
In 2015, Review Publishing sold its newspapers; the ''Weekly'' was acquired by
BH Media
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, parent of ''
The Press of Atlantic City
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''.
Weekly columns
Ask the Geator
Jerry Blavat
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, the legendary DJ known as "“The Geator” with the heater, the boss with the hot sauce,” answers your music and trivia questions as only the Geator can.
Jeff Schwachter, an award-winning editor/columnist offers his thoughtful observations in stories and contributions on the AC Weekly blog.
Curtain Call
Veteran reporter David Spatz, in Curtain Call, takes you backstage with celebrity interviews, show reviews and breaking casino entertainment news.
Movies, Sports, Entertainment
Associate editor and award-winning film critic Lori Hoffman has been expressing her passion for movies, casino entertainment and sports in these pages for over thirty years as well as breaking news on the AC Weekly blog.
Nightlife
Associate editor Ray Schweibert delves into what’s hot after dark as the nightlife columnist, plus entertainment features and lively contributions to the AC Weekly blog.
References
External links
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''Atlantic City Weekly'' official blog''Philadelphia Weekly''Review Publishing
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1974 establishments in New Jersey
Weekly newspapers published in the United States
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Pleasantville, New Jersey
Newspapers published in New Jersey
Publications established in 1974