Strathmere (Upper Township , NJ) - Its the 4th of July and Strathmere wants independence! The majority of the island town’s residents favor secession from Upper Township, claiming that the mainland minded municipality’s taxes are too high to live with.
Atlantic City, NJ - Anne Gramlich, the first ever female to become a fire fighter in the city, graduates alongside her fellow recruits after weeks of intense training. A large crowd of proud family members celebrate the moment, along with the equally proud instructors.
Hamilton Township, NJ - Excited followers of the newest Apple technology line up outside the AT&T store at Hamilton Commons, waiting for the 6 o’clock sale time. Some have even been in line since the day before, having braved a thunderstorm overnight, and refusing to give up their place.
Trenton, NJ - After signing the state budget, Governor Corzine finds himself on the hotseat concerning the issue of the state’s toll roads, and answers what he says are erroneous suggestions that the roads will be sold to foreign corporations. Corzine lays out the principals that will guide his upcoming proposal on the matter.
Trenton, NJ - In stark contrast to the budget debacle that shut down New Jersey’s government one year ago, this year’s appropriations act is signed well in advance of the deadline.
6.27.2007 - Kite Fights!
7:38 pm
Brigantine, NJ - The ancient art of kite fighting makes its way to the Brigantine beach, where for the first time in the area, an organized competition is held to determine the best. Here, a demonstration with this year’s champ and the event organizer is shown.
Brigantine, NJ - Taking full advantage of the island’s perfectly steady wind, kite flyers display their craft in the sky during the Brigantine Fighter Kite Festival.
Atlantic City, NJ - With one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the entire state of New Jersey, AC is making an extra effort to promote awareness and get people tested. On National HIV Testing Day, the city’s mobile health unit stops by, as city organizations throw a party to entice residents to come out and get tested.
Union, NJ - Watermelons are exploded and stuffed dummies are set ablaze in a visual demonstration of the destructive force that could exist in illegal fireworks, as showcased by the New Jersey State Fire Marshal and the NJ State Police.
Atlantic City, NJ - Chief Dennis Brooks explains the circumstances surrounding the fire as they are known. The fire, labeled suspicious, is being looked at from all angles… including underneath.
