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The Democrats Have Short Memories When it Comes to Promoting New Jersey [POLL]

Double Down — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:24:21 +0000

The Democrats have objected to Governor Chris Christie taking part in the publicly funded new commercials that promote New Jersey tourism. It seems that they may have forgotten that Governor Christie is not the first governor of NJ to take part in the advertising campaign.

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$2.1M in Sandy Aid for Pt. Pleasant Beach Boardwalk

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:02:25 +0000

Point Pleasant Beach will receive more than $2.1 million from the federal government to reimburse the town for the cost of repairing and rebuilding its boardwalk.

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New Atlantic City Ads: Do AC, and Do it Now

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:30:33 +0000

Knowing their resort has a lot going for it — and a lot of challenges potentially holding it back — Atlantic City tourism officials commissioned a survey of potential vacationers.

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Beer is Flowing in the Garden State [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:30:06 +0000

Did you know New Jersey was one of the top beer-brewing states before Prohibition? The craft beer scene is starting to pick up again in New Jersey.

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Wildwood Tram Car Fares Rising

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:36:48 +0000

“Watch your wallet, please.” There’s some advice for beachgoers on Wildwood’s Boardwalk used to riding the historic tram cars for $2.50 — and hearing the repeated announcement to “watch the tram car, please.” The Press of Atlantic City reports the price of a tram ride will rise to $3 this summer. Boardwalk Special Improvement District [...]

Baby Penguin Born at Camden Adventure Aquarium

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:34:18 +0000

A baby penguin has made its debut at Camden's Adventure Aquarium.

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No Beach Fees In Wildwood This Summer

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:11:51 +0000

Good news for lovers of the Jersey Shore. Not the now-defunct MTV reality series, the actual beach in the Garden State. Commissioners in Wildwood were seeking referendum to impose beach for 2013, but they’ve changed their minds. They’ve pulled the plug on the referendum and will instead enter into discussions on the implementation of shared services with the municipalities of Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood as an alternative solution to beach fees.

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Battleship New Jersey Marks Its 70th Anniversary [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:00:28 +0000

The year 2013 marks an important milestone for the Battleship New Jersey. The year will be another filled with challenges for those who struggle to keep this historic icon afloat in tight financial times.

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Spike's Seafood Market in Pt. Pleasant Reopening After Sandy-Damage

Christina LoBrutto — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:31:10 +0000

The famous Spike's Seafood Market and Restaurant in Point Pleasant reopens Friday, Nov. 16 after damage by Hurricane Sandy.

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Atlantic City Tourism Hearing Planned For This Week

David Matthau — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:00:12 +0000

The Assembly Tourism and Arts Committee holds a public hearing in Atlantic City on Wednesday, to gather more information about progress being made by the city’s tourism district, as well as a variety of issues affecting the tourism and arts industries, including performing arts and sports entertainment in Atlantic City and surrounding areas.

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