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Best of The Press January 11 2013

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

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Ben Fogletto

canal's mays landing

Jonathan Treadway of Naples Florida, in town visiting friends , takes a picture of himself with a statue of Marilyn Monroe outside the store. Friday January 11 2013 Real estate and retail mogul Steven Magaziner bought Canal's Discount Liquor in Mays Landing in September. He immediately brought in his signature lifesize celebrity statues, which he has used in the past to turn a pharmacy and a lingerie shop into Cherry Hill landmarks. Magaziner says on busy roads like the Black Horse Pike you need something to stand out.(The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

canal's mays landing

Employees Jessica Braccia of Estell Manor and Jeremiah Connelly of Mays Landing set up a Marilyn statue on a beer display. Friday January 11 2013 Real estate and retail mogul Steven Magaziner bought Canal's Discount Liquor in Mays Landing in September. He immediately brought in his signature lifesize celebrity statues, which he has used in the past to turn a pharmacy and a lingerie shop into Cherry Hill landmarks. Magaziner says on busy roads like the Black Horse Pike you need something to stand out.(The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

canal's mays landing

Steven Magaziner outside with his signature lifesize celebrity statues. Friday January 11 2013 Real estate and retail mogul Steven Magaziner bought Canal's Discount Liquor in Mays Landing in September. He immediately brought in his signature lifesize celebrity statues, which he has used in the past to turn a pharmacy and a lingerie shop into Cherry Hill landmarks. Magaziner says on busy roads like the Black Horse Pike you need something to stand out.(The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

bocca

Bartender Jason King of Somers Point serves Marge and Bob McClennen of Hamilton Township. Friday January 11 2013 Bocca Coal Fired Bistro in Margate. The restaurant opened Oct. 10 after the owners spent lots of time and money gutting it down to the floor and building custom. Then sandy came along 19 days later and flooded the place. But they were one of first in town to reopen, partly because of fast cleanup crew, but also thanks to lots of volunteer help - some from people they hardly knew.(The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

bocca

Co-owner Lou Freedman of Margate and Chef Rob Pappas of Galloway at the entrance decor. Friday January 11 2013 Bocca Coal Fired Bistro in Margate. The restaurant opened Oct. 10 after the owners spent lots of time and money gutting it down to the floor and building custom. Then sandy came along 19 days later and flooded the place. But they were one of first in town to reopen, partly because of fast cleanup crew, but also thanks to lots of volunteer help - some from people they hardly knew.(The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

bocca

Chef Rob Pappas, of Galloway Township, stands in the old storage room converted to dining space at Bocca Coal Fired Bistro in Margate. The restaurant opened Oct. 10 after the owners gutted and renovated the building. Then Sandy came along 19 days later and flooded the restaurant. But they were one of first in town to reopen, partly because of a fast cleanup crew, but also thanks to lots of volunteer help - some from people they hardly knew.

Ben Fogletto

animal house

Shani Kovacevic, of Upper Township, straightens pet outfits on the shelves of her store, Animal House, on Friday. The boutique pet-food store caters to discerning tastes in Ocean City's downtown.

Ben Fogletto

animal house

Owner Shani Kovacevic with pet toys. Friday January 11 2013 Animal House is a boutique pet-food store that caters to discerning tastes in Ocean City's downtown. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

eht boys basketball

EHT 11 Khari Harley shoots during the first half. Friday January 11 2013 Holy Spirit at EHT Basketball. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Ben Fogletto

eht boys basketball

EHT 22 Marcus Bynum fouls HS 11 Junior Saintel during the first half. Friday January 11 2013 Holy Spirit at EHT Basketball. (The Press of Atlantic City / Ben Fogletto)

Dale Gerhard

Reese Matthews 2 of Cape May, gets a flu shot from RN Mary Pat Hastings as her mother Leah holds on. A flu shot clinic was held Friday at the Cape May County Health Administration building at the Crest Haven Complex on Moore Road Cape May Court House, between 1-3 pm. Friday Jan. 11, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

Leah Matthews of Cape May, with her daughter Reese 2, talk to RN Mary Pat Hastings after Reese received her flu shot. A flu shot clinic was held Friday at the Cape May County Health Administration building at the Crest Haven Complex on Moore Road Cape May Court House, between 1-3 pm. Friday Jan. 11, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

Flu shots are dispensed at the clinic. A flu shot clinic was held Friday at the Cape May County Health Administration building at the Crest Haven Complex on Moore Road Cape May Court House, between 1-3 pm. Friday Jan. 11, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

Lou Kuchler of Gleeson's, stocks the shelves with varieties of wine. Gleeson's Liquor Store on Rt 9 and Sea Isle Blvd, in Dennis Township, tries to compete with bigger chains by offering specials, carrying smaller hard-to-find craft beers and wines and providing competitive prices. The liquor store is one of Cape May County's newest. Friday Jan. 11, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Staff photo by Dale Gerhard

Gleeson's Liquor Store

Gleeson's Liquor Store worker Lou Kuchler stocks the shelves with varieties of craft beer Friday at the store on Route 9 and Sea Isle Boulevard in Dennis Township. The store competes with bigger chains by offering specials, carrying smaller hard-to-find craft beers and wines and providing competitive prices.

Dale Gerhard

Ed Sessions of Erma, receives a flu shot from RN Natalie Sendler at the Cape May Count Health Administration Building. A flu shot clinic was held Friday at the Cape May County Health Administration building at the Crest Haven Complex on Moore Road Cape May Court House, between 1-3 pm. Friday Jan. 11, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/Press of Atlantic City)

Vernon Ogrodnek

Ruined Possessions

Barbara Monahan, of Fuae Avenue in Northfield, stands in front of her home where belongings that were in her basement are stacked with a sign warning of possible contamination Friday Jan. 11, 2013. Monahan claims raw city sewage backed up into her basement ruining almost everything that was there. She is concerned people will take the items before the trash truck picks it up.

Vernon Ogrodnek

Ruined Possessions

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