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Atlantic City Weekly, The Atlantic City Weekly, (originally Whoot) is a free newspaper based in Atlantic City since 1974. 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 region's scene.
In 2003, Review Publishing purchased the paper making it a sister publication to the Philadelphia Weekly
. From there it adopted a similar format as well as changing its name to Atlantic City Weekly. Lew Steiner remains the Publisher as the paper celebrates its 35th anniversary. Editors include Jeff Schwachter, Editor; Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert, Associate Editors; Michael Pritchard, Listings Editor; and Kevin McCarty, Art Director.
, the legendary DJ known as "“The Geator” with the heater, the boss with the hot sauce,” answers your music and trivia questions as only Jeff Schwachter, the award-winning editor/columnist offers his thoughtful observations in his “This Week” column, as well as stories and contributions on the AC Weekly blog.
History
Originally started in 1974 by Lewis B. Steiner with the help of his parents, Herb and Marcha Steiner under the name "Whoot!" Lew Steiner started the paper when he was a Junior at Stockton College in Pomona, NJ. Herb Steiner became the Feature Editor and after he died in 1989, Marcha Steiner became the Editor until she died in 1997. After Lew Steiner married Christine Steiner, she became the Office Manager. The newspaper covered the Atlantic City nightlife prior to popularized Casino scene of the present. As the city went under a period of economic growth Whoot! followed by touching on more matters such as sports, arts and film. From there it drew in local legend Pinky Kravitz.In 2003, Review Publishing purchased the paper making it a sister publication to the Philadelphia Weekly
Philadelphia Weekly
Philadelphia Weekly , is an award-winning alternative newspaper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, published every Wednesday.The paper was founded in 1971 as a sister publication to the South Philadelphia Press. In 1995, the paper became Philadelphia Weekly...
. From there it adopted a similar format as well as changing its name to Atlantic City Weekly. Lew Steiner remains the Publisher as the paper celebrates its 35th anniversary. Editors include Jeff Schwachter, Editor; Lori Hoffman, Ray Schweibert, Associate Editors; Michael Pritchard, Listings Editor; and Kevin McCarty, Art Director.
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Jerry Blavat , also known as "The Geator with The Heator", is an American disc jockey who is known for promoting oldies music on the radio in the Philadelphia area. Blavat was born in South Philadelphia to a Jewish father and Italian mother....
, the legendary DJ known as "“The Geator” with the heater, the boss with the hot sauce,” answers your music and trivia questions as only Jeff Schwachter, the award-winning editor/columnist offers his thoughtful observations in his “This Week” column, as well as stories and contributions on the AC Weekly blog.