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

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did AtlantiCare’s Atlantic City campus earn national maternity honors?
  • Atlantic City man’s traffic stop that led to a prison-bound plea
  • How Atlantic City’s bats exploded in a 10-run sixth inning

Also on today's calendar: Altercon & The Great American Cryptid Expo and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, temps: high: 55, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Strong winds, with a high of 53 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newsweek names 19 NJ facilities among 2026 Best Maternity Hospitals (njbiz.com) — AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s City Campus in Atlantic City has been named one of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026, earning a four-ribbon rating. The national list highlights hospitals with strong outcomes, patient experience, and innovative tools like AI-supported documentation and expanded doula and midwifery services.
   

2. Atlantic County Prosecutor: Guilty Plea From Atlantic City Man (wpgtalkradio.com) — An Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun and faces a recommended three-and-a-half-year state prison sentence. Prosecutors say the loaded gun was found in his car after a 2022 traffic stop in Galloway Township, with sentencing scheduled for May 8, 2026.
   

3. DeLorenzo excels as Atlantic City tops Bridgeton in Downbeach Classic (nj.com subscription) — Atlantic City High School’s baseball team broke open a tight game with a 10-run sixth inning to rout Bridgeton 19–6 in the Downbeach Coaches Versus Cancer Classic in Margate. Shortstop Gino DeLorenzo starred with extra-base hits and steals, while Adel Villegas and Keury Morales powered the offense with big RBI totals for the Vikings.
   

4. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are coming to New Jersey. Here's when (app.com) — Atlantic City residents can look forward to the Blue Angels returning for the city’s air show in 2027, following their U.S. 250th anniversary flights over the Port of New York and New Jersey this July. The jets will headline a massive aerial review above an international tall ship parade during the national celebration.
   

5. N.J. lawmakers look to toss out higher coastal elevation rules (whyy.org) — New Jersey lawmakers are challenging new coastal building elevation rules that aim to protect shore communities from future flooding, with scientists warning Atlantic City could face near-daily coastal floods by 2100 under high-warming scenarios. The proposal pits the Legislature against the DEP and governor over how much to build up homes and businesses, balancing safety, climate projections, and housing affordability for shore residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Ocean Casino Resort posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant - Seasonal in Atlantic City. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atlantic City

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