Thursday, February 14, 2013
The pageant spent six years in Las Vegas.
Miss America is heading back to Atlantic City. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno welcomed the pageant back to its birthplace after spending six years in Las Vegas on Thursday morning, Feb. 14. “For decades, the Miss America organization has awarded scholarships to thousands of young women to help further their goals of higher education and achieve their dreams,” Guadagno said. “New Jersey is proud to once again host the Miss America Pageant here in Atlantic City. We are confident that Atlantic City’s famous boardwalk and variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues will showcase the city’s vibrancy and attraction to the participants and many visitors that will attend the Miss America Pageant every year.” The pageant began in 1921, and was …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
After Sandy batters Atlantic City, the state teachers' union cancels its annual gathering there.
New Jersey’s teachers won’t gather in Atlantic City for their annual convention for the first time in 158 years. The damage and ongoing problems left behind by monster storm Sandy forced the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) to cancel its Nov. 8-9 conference at the shore town. NJEA said its convention is the largest gathering of its kind worldwide, and the sheer size helped make the final decision to cancel. “The NJEA Convention is a massive event, involving tens of thousands of people,” NJEA President Barbara Keshishian said. “We concluded it was simply not advisable to try to have that many people on the roads and using public transportation while so many communities are struggling to restore power and basic services to their …
Monday, September 24, 2012
Chris Praetzel raised awareness, $625 during four-month run in honor of his brother, who needed a kidney transplant when he was three years old.
When Chris Praetzel’s feet hit the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning, Sept. 24, it capped a four-month run across the country in which Praetzel dodged forest fires, had to navigate a herd of Buffalo and recover from being bitten by a dog. Not one time since he began his trek on May 23 in Santa Monica, California, did Praetzel regret his decision to embark on what turned out to be a 3,000 mile-plus run. He was doing it for his younger brother. Brian Praetzel was born with hypoplastic kidneys, and needed a transplant when he was just three years old. Chris Praetzel’s trip was done to bring attention to the need for organ donations. “I did it for the love of my brother,” said Chris Praetzel, who dubbed his cross-country run the Brotherly Love Run…
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Governor held a press conference outside of Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday.
With music and the sun blaring on the Atlantic City boardwalk outside of Resorts Casino, Gov. Chris Christie discussed the importance of tourism for the state, announced a potential law that would bring sports gambling to the Jersey shore and spoke about the safety and the reputation of the city during a press conference Thursday afternoon, May 24. Christie announced that he is submitting sports gambling regulations that he predicts may come into effect in the fall of this year, but he also said he expects there to be a fight over the law and that he would not be surprised to see the issue hit the courts. "We intend to go forward and allow sports gambling," he said. "If someone wants to stop us, they'll have to try to stop us." Christie …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Top wrestler from Jersey Shore area heading to Atlantic City
This year's Wrestling State Championships start today in Atlantic City, and there are several local competitors looking to prove they are not only the best in the Shore Conference but in the state as a whole. Over the past few years wrestlers from this area have routinely found themselves at or near the top of the medal stand and 2012 figures to be no exception. First round pairings for each weight class can be found below. 106 Top Bracket Yasel Corporan (Perth Amboy) vs. 8. Michael Russo (Jackson Liberty) winner vs. 1. Jan Rosenberg (Morris Knolls); 5. John Amato (Timber Creek) vs. 4. Tyler McBride (Camden Catholic); 3. Craig DeLaCruz (Bound Brook) vs. Max Rallo (Ocean Twp.) winner vs. 6. Tyler Casamenti (Bergen Catholic) vs. Rinaldy …
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Permits required for group gatherings
Visitors to Atlantic City beaches can enjoy the 2012 season without paying for a beach badge. However, permits are required for group activities. Surfing is allowed on the following designated beaches: Crystal Beach at New Hampshire Avenue; Delaware Avenue Beach; and Downtown Beach at Raleigh Avenue. Surfing lessons are available, and lifeguards are not available at surfing beaches. Surfers are advised not to surf alone. Kayaking and windsurfing are allowed on the Jackson Avenue beach, although no lifeguards are on hand and you must bring your own equipment. It is a no-bathing zone. Boogie boards and bodysurfing are allowed on any bathing beach, depending on weather conditions. All boogie boards must have a leash. Fishing takes place on …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Point Pleasant fighter loses by TKO in first round of Bellator match
Point Pleasant's Kurt Pellegrino was defeated in a Saturday evening mixed martial arts fight and announced his retirement from the sport. Pellegrino was dropped by a hard punch 50 seconds into the first round of his return to fighting by 25-year-old Brazilian Patricky Freire at Bellator 59 at Caesar's in Atlantic City. Pellegrino was felled early by a hard punch, dropping to the ground and grabbing Freire's leg. Freire continued to rain down punches as Pellegrino attempted to work a takedown. To the shock of the sold out crowd and Pellegrino himself, the referee broke up the fight, declaring Freire the winner by technical knockout (TKO) while Pellegrino still appeared to be defending himself. Despite jeers from the crowd, Pellegrino was …
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We need to think about increases in revenue and this is good for that assuming people care about Miss America. More revenue and spending cuts NOW. more ›