Archive for August, 2006
Atlantic City, NJ - In the wake of the ongoing federal investigation, as the gambling town waits for more names to be released in connection with the case, city councilman Gibb Jones confirms rumors that he will be resigning, due to health issues.
Atlantic City, NJ - As a part of a promotional event designed to sell Jeeps, singer songwriter David Berkeley plies his trade before a small crowd at The Walk in Atlantic City.
Camden, NJ - The moment of Atlantic City council president Craig Callaway’s resignation, delivered outside the federal courthouse in Camden, on the heels of pleading guilty to accepting bribes while in office. This was a part of the ongoing “Steal Pier” operation, as named by federal investigators.
8.30.2006 - Ali Sloan El Speaks
7:45 pm
Camden, NJ - Outside the federal courthouse in Camden, at the makeshift microphone podium constructed by the gathered media, the former Camden city councilman, Ali Sloan El, delivers an apology. He had just plead guilty to accepting $36,000 in bribes while in office. This was a part of the ongoing “Steal Pier” operation, as named by investigators.
Atlantic City, NJ - A world wide network of DJs convene and transform the convention center into a giant dance hall, furnished by the pulsing lights and rhythmic record scratches common in the industry.
Atlantic City, NJ - Once a year, the sounds of the Atlantic City Airshow tear open the sky above the seaside gambling resort, and this time the spectacle is witnessed by over 500,000 people, making it the largest attended event in the city’s history.
Atlantic City, NJ - An inside look at the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute team, who boldly leap from over 12,000 feet in the air to make a spectacular landing at the Atlantic City Airshow every year.
Atlantic City, NJ - In a rare simultaneous appearance, and for the first time at the Atlantic City Airshow, the United States Airforce Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels fly at the same event. Members of both flight teams explain what it means to them and military aviation in general.
8.23.2006 - The Geico Skytypers
7:01 pm
Atlantic City, NJ - The Geico Skytypers paint the skies with smoke while flying high over the beach during the 2006 Atlantic City Airshow.
Atlantic City, NJ - On the heels of a major announcement concerning the Trump Taj Mahal’s planned closure of the historic Steel Pier at the end of the summer, local historian and Atlantic City enthusiast Allen “Boo” Pergament remembers the good old days.
