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Solar chargers for mobile phones debut in New York months after Sandy

By Francesca Trianni, Of Reuters — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:02:02 GMT

NEW YORK — New York City unveiled the first of 25 free solar charging stations for mobile phones on Tuesday, installed in response to Superstorm Sandy, which wiped out power and forced residents to walk miles to charge their phones.

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Sayre Mansion joins Historic Hotels of America

Ryan Kneller , Of The Morning Call — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:52:45 GMT

Bethlehem's Sayre Mansion has joined Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Top Lehigh Valley food events include Clover Hill Classic, 'Hey Bartender' film

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:43:51 GMT

START YOUR ENGINES!

Six Flags renovates 38-year-old safari at Great Adventure

By Kathy Lauer-Williams , Of The Morning Call — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:07:00 GMT

Open-air vehicles in Six Flags' new Safari Off Road Adventure take you close to the animals

When I was growing up, one of my favorite summer destinations was the safari at Great Adventure in New Jersey.

Quiet Valley invites guests to old-fashioned summer garden party

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:05:36 GMT

Quiet Valley Historical Farm stages garden party, Victorian tea

Quiet Valley Historical Farm's sixth annual Summer Garden Party June 15 includes tours of a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, tips on garden basics and container gardening, samples of fresh herbs and vegetables plus tastes of herb breads baked in the farm's outdoor, brick oven. The festive kick-off to the farm's summer season also includes two fund-raising Victorian-style teas.

Jersey Shore eyeing largest U.S. Ferris wheel

By Lee Procida, Of The (Atlantic City, N.J.) Press — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:50:00 GMT

200-foot wheel would be near Atlantic City's Steel Pier.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City may host the country's largest Ferris wheel, at least for a little while.

Changes from Sandy may cause more rip currents

By Sarah Watson, Of The (Atlantic City, N.J.) Press — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:25:40 GMT

SURF CITY, N.J. — Yet another lasting effect of Hurricane Sandy could be more dangerous swimming conditions along parts of the New Jersey shore as rip currents could be stronger due to beach changes.

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Review: Cirque show 'Totem' delivers thrills, laughs

By Kathy Lauer-Williams , Of The Morning Call — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:04:54 GMT

The distinctive yellow and blue big top of Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" comes into view as you go over the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Army Corps will use hundreds of millions to restore beaches in South Jersey

By Sarah Watson, Of The (Atlantic City, N.J.) Press — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:53:56 GMT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Wider beaches and protective dunes are closer to reality for those South Jersey beach towns that have not previously had projects built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Wildwood set to outlaw droopy pants on boardwalk

By Trudi Gilfillian, Of The (Atlantic City, N.J.) Press — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT

Under Wildwood's proposed ordinance, droopy pants also would be banned.

Officials in Wildwood, N.J., have a simple message for visitors to their famous boardwalk: Pull your pants up, keep your shirt on and wear some shoes.

Jitneys begin service in Stone Harbor, Avalon

By Lee Procida, Of The Press of Atlantic City — Fri, 31 May 2013 01:59:14 GMT

After successful run in Sea Isle City last year, the small buses are coming to Avalon and Stone Harbor.

AVALON, N.J. — The green-and-white jitneys that run throughout Atlantic City are now operating in Stone Harbor and Avalon, marking the third barrier island where the small buses will be making regular routes.

Secrets of spies: Philadelphia exhibit includes dart-firing umbrella to rat carcass

By Steve Siegel, Special to The Morning Call — Fri, 31 May 2013 01:16:00 GMT

Exhibit at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute offers everything from dart-firing umbrella to Randy the Rat carcass

In the 2012 Academy Award-winning thriller "Argo," six American diplomats elude capture during the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Iran by disguising themselves as a movie crew scouting locations for a sci-fi film.

Cirque du Soleil show, coming to Camden, continues to evolve

By Kathy Lauer-Williams , Of The Morning Call — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:57:42 GMT

Cirque du Soleil show 'Totem' follows evolution of man

Cirque du Soleil has built its reputation on shows that combine acrobatic skills, ethereal music and jaw-dropping images.

Lehigh Valley airshow set for Aug. 24-25

By Matt Assad , Of The Morning Call — Wed, 29 May 2013 01:46:02 GMT

The two-day event at LVIA, the first since 1997, gets $25,000 from Sands Casino Resort sponsorship.

The Lehigh Valley's first air show since 1997 is set for Aug. 24-25 — and this time the event won't be a money loser, airport Executive Director Charles Everett Jr. said.

Obama tells America the Jersey Shore is open for business

By Herb Jackson and Melissa Hayes, Of The (Bergen, N.J.) Record — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:35:00 GMT

TRENTON, N.J. — President Barack Obama and New Jersey's Republican governor, Chris Christie, strolled along the Jersey Shore boardwalk like old friends on Tuesday, a political odd couple just hanging out together.

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Don't let travel clubs take you for a ride

Paul Muschick — Sun, 26 May 2013 01:14:32 GMT

Local residents have felt taken after signing up.

Memorial Day is here, and summer vacation season soon will be in full swing.

Where to eat on Long Beach Island

By Diane Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Sat, 25 May 2013 23:06:31 GMT

Long Beach Island: What to do at New Jersey resort communities

By Diane W. Stoneback, Of The Morning Call — Sat, 25 May 2013 23:06:00 GMT

What to do at New Jersey resort communities, which are bouncing back from Superstorm Sandy

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — "Come to LBI. We're back!" reads a sign outside Ferrara's, a Long Beach Island bakery pummeled by Hurricane Sandy but now back to making raspberry-filled jelly doughnuts the size of giant clams.

Passenger forced to pay airline bag fee twice

Paul Muschick — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:19:31 GMT

Allegiant Air initially denied refund request but finally paid.

Airline baggage fees still might not be popular, but fliers have been forced to accept them as an added cost of their flight.