Archive for January, 2007
Somers Point, NJ - Mummers and irish bag pipe bands herald the re-opening of the historic Anchorage Tavern after a fire nearly destroyed it on September 11, 2006. The private party was held to say thanks to the regional emergency personnel who worked so hard to fight the fire.
1.30.2007 - AC Power Boat Show
10:52 pm
Atlantic City, NJ - The Atlantic City International Power Boat Show sails into town and sets anchor at the Convention Center, offering visitors a chance to see great boats and participate in some unusual activities.
Lower Township, NJ - At first glance, the Cape May Meadows look like they’re being leveled to make way for yet another Jersey development. But in reality, its a part of a massive Nature Conservancy project intended to improve the ecosystem, preserve endangered species, and stave off the intrusion of the invasive phragmites.
Brigantine, NJ - On the coldest day of the new year, two seals are released back into the sea after a rehab at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The seals have formed a bond during their stay at the MMSC in Brigantine.
Ocean City, NJ - A new law in the family resort prevents people from feeding the seagulls on the island in order to curtail the aggressiveness of the bold creatures. In this video, the business administrator explains.
Atlantic City, NJ - Casino employees react angrily to the rumor that the Atlantic City Council is on the verge of proposing a new ordinance in the continuing quest to ban smoking in casinos. The new proposal, which explores only a partial ban, would void the old proposed ordinance which aimed to ban smoking inside casinos completely.
Atlantic City, NJ - Dennis Levinson, top executive for New Jersey’s Atlantic County, explains why he has decided to adopt the Kyoto Protocols for cleaner, renewable energy… and why his county may already be the “greenest” in the United States.
Trenton, NJ - The Assembly State Government Committee listens to and votes on legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Jim Whelan, that would limit the number of absentee ballots that could be handled by a designated messenger to only 10. The measure is designed to combat the alleged misuse of messenger ballots, and stop the potential voter fraud which has haunted Atlantic County elections for years.
Atlantic City, NJ - Exotic costumes and amazing performances thrill the audience at Bally’s Il Circo. In this video, members of the cirque style extravaganza offer insight into the themes and storyline of the show.
Ventnor, NJ - Congressman Frank LoBiondo comments on DuPont’s withdrawal from a U.S. Army plan to dump a treated, and allegedly neutralized, VX nerve agent into the waters of the Delaware Bay.
