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Atlantic City, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Atlantic City! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to help clean up Atlantic City and enjoy a park party?
  • What really happened during the ICE protest and arrests in Atlantic City?
  • What we know about the serious electrocution near Ventnor Avenue

Also on today's calendar: You Matter Wall - Mental Health Awareness - Atlantic City and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, a shower; windy, temps: high: 70, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Very windy, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Volunteers, Vendors Needed for Atlantic City Community Day (stockton.edu) — Atlantic City residents are invited to join the Fifth Annual Community Day Clean Up and Party in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, with volunteer check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. Cleanup teams will fan out from the Northeast Inlet to Lower Chelsea before gathering at O’Donnell Park for food trucks, music, games, and arts activities. Organizers are still seeking volunteers and local vendors to participate.
   

2. Violence, arrests result from ICE protest in Atlantic City (courierpostonline.com) — Atlantic City residents should know that a Sept. 12 protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Atlantic Avenue led to five arrests and an altercation involving demonstrators and police. Organizers from El Pueblo Unido allege police ignored threats against protesters and collaborate with ICE, while city officials and the police chief say they support peaceful protest but won’t allow blocked access to the Public Safety Building.
   

3. Man Is Electrocuted In Atlantic City. NJ: Worker Is Seriously Injured (973espn.com) — A worker was critically injured Thursday morning after being electrocuted while on a ladder that contacted power lines near Annapolis and Ventnor avenues in Atlantic City. Police officers found him unconscious, performed CPR when his pulse stopped, and he was airlifted to Temple University Hospital. Authorities have not released his current condition, and the investigation is ongoing.
   

4. 3 NJ boardwalks among the longest, best in the world. Here's where (app.com) — Atlantic City’s famed Boardwalk gets global recognition as the world’s longest, stretching 5.5 miles and packed with arcades, eateries, casinos, and family attractions. A new Islands.com ranking also spotlights Ocean City and the Wildwoods, but Atlantic City stands out for its history as the planet’s first boardwalk and its still-bustling seaside entertainment scene.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kittens for adoption!
    Please reach out for more information. Veterinary records available. (Nextdoor Inlet)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Atlantic City. Apply here.
  • Oak View Group posted a job opening for Concessions Runner | Part-Time | Atlantic City Convention Center 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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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.

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

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