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Best of The Press August 14 2012

A gallery of the day's photographs by the photographers at The Press of Atlantic City.

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Ben Fogletto

beach open

People bathe Tuesday at the St. Charles Place beach in Ocean City, where the beaches from 1st to 3rd streets were closed Sunday and Monday as a precaution due to a possible sewer pipe leak. No contamination was found.

Ben Fogletto

beach open

People head back into the water at the St. Charles Place beach in Ocean City. Tuesday August 14 2012 The beaches from 1st to 3rd Streets in Ocean City were closed yesterday as a precaution due to a possible sewer pipe leak. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Danny Drake

new ac schools

Jean Paul LeBlanc, of Philadelphia, assembling desks in the cafetorium of the new Pennsylvania Avenue School, in Atlantic City. Workers readying the new Pennsylvania Avenue School in Atlantic City that will open in September. Tuesday, August, 14, 2012, 2012 ( Press of Atlantic City/ Danny Drake)

Danny Drake

new ac schools

One of the science labs in the new Pennsylvania Avenue School, in Atlantic City. Workers readying the new Pennsylvania Avenue School in Atlantic City that will open in September. Tuesday, August, 14, 2012, 2012 ( Press of Atlantic City/ Danny Drake)

Danny Drake

new ac schools

Richmond Avenue School, in Atlantic City, is scheduled to open in January. Tuesday, August, 14, 2012, 2012 ( Press of Atlantic City/ Danny Drake)

Danny Drake

new ac schools

Dave Adams, of Williamstown, installing the speakers in one of the 4th grade classrooms of the new Pennsylvania Avenue School, in Atlantic City. Workers readying the new Pennsylvania Avenue School in Atlantic City that will open in September. Tuesday, August, 14, 2012, 2012 ( Press of Atlantic City/ Danny Drake)

Danny Drake

new ac schools

The new Pennsylvania Avenue School, between Baltic and Mediterranean Avenues. Workers readying the new Pennsylvania Avenue School in Atlantic City that will open in September. Tuesday, August, 14, 2012, 2012 ( Press of Atlantic City/ Danny Drake)

Danny Drake

new ac schools

Anthony Grosso, of Sewell, drags a load of class chairs down the hallway of the new Pennsylvania Avenue School, in Atlantic City. Workers readying the new Pennsylvania Avenue School in Atlantic City that will open in September. Tuesday, August, 14, 2012, 2012 ( Press of Atlantic City/ Danny Drake)

Ben Fogletto

heli cookout

Oquan Thomas, 8, Jameik Bishop, 10, and Rahshan Skinner, 11, all of Atlantic City, get to work a fire hose with Atlantic City Fire Department Capt. James Wright on Tuesday during the Community Cookout, sponsored by Stop the Silence, at the New York Avenue School in Atlantic City.

Ben Fogletto

heli cookout

Wendell Sapp of Atlantic City tends the grill. Tuesday August 14 2012 Community Cookout sponsored by Stop the Silence at the New York Avenue School in Atlantic City. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

heli cookout

Gay McArthur of Smithville (right) works the food line to serve the children. Tuesday August 14 2012 Community Cookout sponsored by Stop the Silence at the New York Avenue School in Atlantic City. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

heli cookout

A Coast Guard Helicopter circles the site. The plane was scheduled to land at the site but had to abort due to damaging winds from the propellers. Tuesday August 14 2012 Community Cookout sponsored by Stop the Silence at the New York Avenue School in Atlantic City. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Dale Gerhard

Matt Duppel of Wild Ocean Surf Shop in Wildwood, sets out surfboards and paddle boards on the beach at Rio Grande Ave in Wildwood. The City of Wildwood is now allowing surfing and surfing lessons on the beach at Rio Grande Ave. Tuesday Aug. 14, 2012. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

Josh Freeman of Wildwood Crest and Wild Ocean Surf Shop in Wildwood, takes to the water at Rio Grande Ave and the Beach in Wildwood, to ride some waves. The City of Wildwood is now allowing surfing and surfing lessons on the beach at Rio Grande Ave. Tuesday Aug. 14, 2012. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Ben Fogletto

acbl championship

Absecon's Kenny Morganwich fields the throw to first on Margate runner 9 Pat Goodwin during the 1st inning. Tuesday August 14 2012 Game two of Atlantic County Baseball League finals between Absecon and Margate at Pitney Park in Absecon. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

acbl championship

Margate's 17 Steve Shrenk shakes hands with Yogi Hiltner while rounding third after hitting a home run during the 2nd inning. Tuesday August 14 2012 Game two of Atlantic County Baseball League finals between Absecon and Margate at Pitney Park in Absecon. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

acbl championship

Absecon starter Dan Allen during the 1st inning. Tuesday August 14 2012 Game two of Atlantic County Baseball League finals between Absecon and Margate at Pitney Park in Absecon. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

acbl championship

Margate's starter Joe Noyes during the 1st inning. Tuesday August 14 2012 Game two of Atlantic County Baseball League finals between Absecon and Margate at Pitney Park in Absecon. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

bike meeting

(l-r) Jim Kutch (CRDA) of EHT, resident Sherrie Kendall of Atlantic City and Layla Fryc representing the Michael Baker Jr. Corporation discuss proposed plans for the bike paths. Tuesday August 14 2012 Public meeting on proposal for making it easier and safer to walk and bike though Atlantic City facilitated by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and consultant Michael Baker Jr. Corporation at the Atlantic City Convention Center. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

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