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🌱 Ready to turn Absecon’s recyclables into prize-winning artwork this October?

Happening soon: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. on the Absecon Patch calendar

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Hi Absecon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to turn Absecon's recyclables into prize-winning artwork this October?
  • Which Absecon spot made South Jersey's best wings list?

Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Get creative with waste in ACUA recycled art contest (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Absecon residents can turn their household trash into art by entering ACUA's Recycled Art Contest, with entries accepted at the Absecon library from October 1–31. Open to all ages in Atlantic County, the contest offers cash prizes and recognition at America Recycles Day in Egg Harbor Township, where all submitted works will be displayed.
   

• South Jersey Wing Lovers Will Want to See This List (catcountry1073.com) — Wing fans in Absecon get a shout-out, with Villa Rifici on the White Horse Pike praised for its highly rated wings and hot-and-honey chicken. The roundup compares top wing spots across Atlantic and Cape May counties, giving locals ideas for nearby game-day takeout and casual nights out.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • USA Compression Partners, LP posted a job opening for Sales Associate - $15.92-$18.79/hr - Sunoco Store #7741, Atlantic Rest Area, Garden State Parkway, Absecon, NJ in Absecon. Apply here.
  • Atlanticare posted a job opening for Food Service Aide in Absecon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Absecon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Atlantic City

  • 'Mr. Atlantic City' Justin Figueroa Returns as Tropicana Hosts Final 2026 Boxing Card (fightbookmma.com)
  • Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas coming to Atlantic City (nj1015.com)

Galloway

  • 1 Killed In Drunken ATV Crash In South Jersey: Police (patch.com)
  • Galloway Man Pleads Guilty In 3 Separate Cases (patch.com)

Ok Absecon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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