Archive for May, 2006
Somers Point, NJ - With a well organized parade, 177th Fighter Wing and Coast Guard fly overs, and a respectful ceremony, Somers Point has distinguished itself with its approach to Memorial Day events. Here, local veterans and lawmakers reflect on the meaning of the day, and local families are presented with the honored medals of departed loved ones who have served the nation in times of war.
Wildwood, NJ - Its the unofficial start of summer on the long Wildwood beach, and despite less than spectacular kite flying conditions, the spirits of those participating in the 2006 International Kite Festival are not dampered.
5.24.2006 - Under the Boardwalk
3:10 pm
Atlantic City, NJ - When the week before Memorial Day arrives, the ACPD must conduct a sad sweep beneath the wooden way, and have the homeless who live there pack up and go… hopefully to one of the city’s various shelters.
5.17.2006 - The Big Bear Test
3:03 pm
Lacey Township, NJ - A group of resident black bears at the Popcorn Park Zoo match wits with a new “bear-proof” trashcan prototype in this unusual product test. Can the bears get the sweet, sweet food hidden inside?
5.10.2006 - Police Unity Tour 2006
10:25 pm
Atlantic City, NJ - Police from around the state make a stop in Atlantic City to honor fallen ACPD officer Thomas McMeekin, before biking down to Washington D.C. for a special ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Ocean City, NJ - Sal Perillo enjoyed a relatively stress free election day en route to winning the Ocean City mayoral seat. Thanks to all the good news coming in from town’s 100% accurate polls. The “Cookie Poll” and the “Barbershop Poll”, that is.
5.4.2006 - Martin Z. Mollusk Day
2:51 pm
Ocean City, NJ - The bizarre public relations event, celebrating a prognostic hermit crab named Martin, and a llama that determines whether or not the crab sees his shadow. The celebration is hosted by a very eccentric cast of characters.
Atlantic City, NJ - Atlantic City officials, icons and residents meet on the boardwalk to sign a petition in the hopes of having their city included in the newest version of the Monopoly board game.
Atlantic City, NJ - Hundreds rally on the boardwalk in opposition to Bill HR 4437, which would make being an illegal immigrant a felony. This was just one of many rallies across the United States on the same day.
