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Favorite Feature Stories of 2011

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Here, in no particular order are 11 AC Weekly feature stories we are proud of from 2011. Click on the links to read the stories, leave comments, send to your friends, tweet 'em, Facebook 'em and even bookmark them.

1. The Last Link to Pop Lloyd Exits the Field

Emilio Navarro, the oldest surviving professional baseball player, died at 105 April 30. 
But he leaves behind a legacy of memories for Atlantic City.


2. Salute to Mr. Soul, Sam Cooke

Celebrating what would have been music legend Sam Cooke's 80th birthday – from an Atlantic City perspective.

3. Restoring the Faith


Polish stained-glass artist Aleksandra Puzyn has found her greatest project 
restoring the windows of Atlantic City’s New Jerusalem Church.

 
4. Nina Simone

An Atlantic City remembrance of the High Priestess of Soul

5. 'You Can’t Sell Good Art with Bad Art'

A new arts organization aims to be the catalyst for positive change in the way South Jersey artists are promoted and marketed.


6. Mike Trout, Skips Triple-A, Reeled into Anaheim.

Millville Senior High School product Mike Trout, 19, gets called up to the major leagues early Friday, July 8.

7. Nucky’s Right-Hand-Man: Anthony Laciura

For ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actor Anthony Laciura, Atlantic City has become a very special place thanks to the granddaughter of the man he portrays on the HBO show.

 

 


9. A Nucky by Any Other Name


Comparing HBO’s Nucky Thompson with his real-life counterpart Nucky Johnson
 

10. Asking the Artists about the Arts District

A CRDA feasibility study to bring an arts district to Atlantic City is now turning to artists themselves to weigh in.


10. Remembering Atlantic City Musician Hassan Abdullah

Revered tenor saxophonist, musician, historian and jazz educator Hassan Abdullah died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 23.
 


Honorary Mentions:


Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford Voices Concerns Over Proposed Tourism District; Christie Listens?

ACWeekly.com's coverage of Hurricane Irene

Interview with Liza Cartmell

Interview with John Palmieri

Sketching Out an Arts Colony

ACWeekly.com's Boardwalk Empire coverage
 

New in 2011 at acweekly.com:


Geoff's Page

The Other Atlantic City

Drew Toonz

Boxing Notes: In the Ring with Rob Scott

South Jersey Pro Baseball Cards

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