South Jersey's Sober Party Girl

  Even though Atlantic City is practically in my backyard, I have to admit we didn’t make it into town nearly as much as I would have liked this summer. So when I finally had an excuse to get dressed up, head into Atlantic City, and see some fabulous people, I was like…HIT IT BRUCE! MEET ME TONIGHT IN ATLANTIC CITY! 🎰✨ 🎸   And yes, dear Partiers, I have a confession to make: I was absolutely terrible at taking pictures this week. 🤦‍♀️ I was too busy having fun. I regret nothing. A Night Out with AC Pride at Club Madrid My first stop was Angeloni’s Club Madrid, where I met up with some amazing friends from AC Pride. Club Madrid is always a fun Atlantic City stop. Between the mood lighting, unique seating areas, and overall atmosphere, it has that perfect “I’m going out tonight” feeling. And, as usual with AC Pride events, the people were fantastic. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to be there. There was plenty of mingling, laughing, and catching up, whic...

Atlantic City has always held a special place in my heart. From visiting my dad while he worked at the old Sands Casino, to touching starfish at the tiny Atlantic City Aquarium , to countless walks along the boardwalk and beach collecting shells, I’ve spent most of my life in this loud, messy, chaotic city. And honestly? I love it. But I’ll also be real with you, unless you’re a local, Atlantic City isn’t always my top vacation recommendation. Not because it’s unsafe, okay maybe my favorite pizza shop has seen a shooting or two, (honestly, I personally think it’s generally fine), but because for a long time there simply wasn’t much to do beyond gambling, eating, and hoping a show you liked happened to be in town. That’s been changing. Places like Ocean Casino have added attractions like Topgolf and indoor mini golf . You can catch a movie at Tropicana. The Pool at Harrahs usually has a party going. Local venues host trivia nights, comedy shows, and the occasional magician. But there s...