Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former CRDA Director on Atlantic City Convention competition (downbeachbuzz.com) — Atlantic City's convention business and hotel jobs could face serious pressure from a proposed mega-convention and gaming complex at the Meadowlands, according to former CRDA director Jim Kennedy. He warns that losing midweek convention traffic, plus potential North Jersey casino expansion and diverted state investment, could undercut the city's hotel occupancy, gaming revenues, and broader revitalization efforts.
• Atlantic County, NJ, Sheriff's Latest Arrests For July 31-Aug 13, 2026 (wpgtalkradio.com) — Atlantic County Sheriff's officers report a series of recent arrests that heavily involve Atlantic City, including residents picked up in the city on warrants for drug possession, non-support, robbery, and other charges. The log, covering July 31 to August 13, details where suspects live, where they were arrested, and the types of warrants executed across the county.
Atlantic City Boys → Tropicana Atlantic City - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City 3:30 pm
Friday August 21
Ventnor City Farmers Market Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406 8:30 am
Goudy Lifeguard Races Ventnor City Beach Events 6202 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406 6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Bee Gees Gold → Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City 3:00 pm
Summer Beach Jam Concerts Ventnor City Beach Events Newport Avenue Beach 5:30 pm
Monday August 24
Ventnor City Planning Board Meeting As Needed Ventnor City Hall at 6201 Atlantic Ave, , New Jersey 08406 6:30 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Michigan Ave Feral & Stray Cats Of Atlantic City. Lucky Miracle 1 year later. He is a huge happy boy. My chocolate pudding cup. (Nextdoor Rail Way)
Michigan Ave Feral & Stray Cats Of Atlantic City. Bryce is still missing from my Michigan Ave colony. Any information about him is better than not knowing. He's ear tipped, friendly but if he doesn… (Nextdoor Rail Way)
Evolution Gaming posted a job opening for Team Manager (Overnight) in Atlantic City. Apply here.
Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for EVS Cleaner-Hotel (Seasonal) in Atlantic City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasantville
Sheriff's Sale Set for Pleasantville Property on Belmont A (snjtoday.com)
Atlantic County Animal Shelter Offers Half-Price Pet Adopt (snjtoday.com)
Driver Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle In NJ, Police Say (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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