Sledgehammers were wielded on the Broadway Pier by the Board of Port Commissioners, cruise line and other officials from throughout the region on August 4 to break ground for construction of a new cruise ship terminal. With a couple of whacks, the group broke the ceremonial concrete slabs. "This marks the beginning of a project that will benefit the entire region,” said Stephen P. Cushman, Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners. “The new terminal will allow us to welcome passengers in a grander fashion, while also growing our cruise business." Read the full news release from the Port of San Diego. Less