But that's exactly what happened with Boardwalk Empire, the Prohibition-era HBO drama starring Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson, an unscrupulous bootlegger in the beachside town of Atlantic City.

Jack Dempsey never officially fought in Atlantic City. But that doesn't mean he didn’t prepare for any of his big battles ...

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In the years between Prohibition and the stock market crash (a period readers might be familiar with, as depicted in “Boardwalk Empire”), Atlantic City thrived as a center of boxing activity.

Americans love games of chance, but history shows they're a poor substitute for a robust investment in public goods.

The boardwalk was originally called Atlantic Avenue. Over time, the Ocean City Boardwalk became the victim of numerous ... Ultra Gold, Crimson Crisp, Empire, Evercrisp, Ludacrisp, Cameo, and Fuji.

National Geographic recently released its "Top 25 of 2025" list of the best places in the world to travel next year. I don't know about you, but I am always looking for new ideas to ...

With its central location and diverse crowd, the park is the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of New York City. Your trip to New York City isn’t complete without a visit to the Empire ...

Atlantic City offers fun events for the ending months of 2024. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of these if you’re in the ...

For some adult visitors, the Atlantic City Boardwalk offers a sense of nostalgia of youthful days perusing through the souvenir shops and going on rides. Other travelers said they enjoyed the ...