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Atlantic City, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Atlantic City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why luxury homes in Atlantic City’s Inlet are selling so quickly
  • How $150K in new grants will support Atlantic City families
  • How Atlantic City freshmen are getting a head start this summer

Also on today's calendar: Lunar Faire Night Market: Tarot Theme.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Sunday: Lots of sun; warm, less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Proof That Investors Are Bullish On Developing In Atlantic City, NJ (973espn.com) — Developers are pouring serious money into Atlantic City, with the Lighthouse Row Inlet housing project’s first phase nearly sold out and a pricier second phase already under construction. Mayor Marty Small and partners like Keith Groff, Mark Collazzo, Brian Zoubek, and MGM are spotlighted as driving a wave of new residential investment that’s reshaping the city’s housing market and signaling confidence in its future.
   

2. Caesars Foundation awards $150K to Atlantic City nonprofits supporting youth and families (binje.com) — Atlantic City nonprofits just received a major boost, with Caesars Foundation awarding $150,000 in grants, including $35,000 for the Boys & Girls Club and $25,000 for Atlantic City Rescue Mission. The funding targets food security, workforce training, housing stability, public safety, and anti-trafficking efforts, while Caesars staff and resort guests also support these groups through hands-on volunteering and the “Change for Change” donation program.
   

3. Freshmen Institute gives incoming Atlantic City High School students a head start (shorelocalnews.com) — Incoming Atlantic City High School freshmen can get a real head start through the Freshmen Institute, a summer program held right at the school that lets them earn credits, learn the building, and meet staff before September. Students sample electives like Biomedical Science with a virtual cadaver table, contribute to a new mural, hear from guest speakers, and practice teamwork, mindfulness, and restorative skills to ease their transition into Viking life.
   

4. Swift Plans Seven-Engine 100R Testing at FAA Technical Center (avweb.com) — FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City will host expanded testing of Swift Fuels’ new 100R unleaded aviation gasoline on seven high-performance piston engines. While aimed at national aviation safety and emissions goals, the work brings more specialized research activity to the local federal facility, reinforcing Atlantic City’s role in next-generation aviation testing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Carpet Clean Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Atlantic City. Apply here.
  • Caesars Entertainment posted a job opening for Houseperson-Full Time (Caesars Atlantic City) in Atlantic City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic City here.

Ok Atlantic City! 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: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atlantic City

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atlantic City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.