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

In today's newsletter:

  • What will nine new Chelsea townhouses mean for your neighborhood?
  • Want a front-row seat to Atlantic City's casino economic future?
  • How badly did the nor'easter reshape Atlantic City's beachfront?

Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with sun and clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Windy and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nine Home Proposal in Atlantic City's Chelsea Neighborhood Moves Forward (jerseydigs.com) — A nine-home townhouse project on North California Avenue in Atlantic City's Chelsea neighborhood has cleared a key hurdle, winning planning board approval for subdivision and needed variances. The developer plans three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath homes with garages, driveways, decks, and new sidewalks, signaling more residential investment beyond the city's usual northeast hotspots.
   

2. 7th Annual Jersey Shoreview fall tourism panel to tackle Atlantic City casino economics on Oct. 8 (binje.com) — Atlantic City residents can sit in on a free tourism and casino-economics panel at Stockton Atlantic City on Thursday, Oct. 8, with in‑person and Zoom options. Hosted by Stockton's LIGHT institute and Visit Atlantic City, the discussion will examine casino revenues, seasonal attractions, and the region's broader economic outlook, featuring local economists, tourism leaders, and Boardwalk Hall's general manager.
   

3. A Popular Tourist Beach Suffers Its Worst Erosion in Over a Decade (travelhost.com) — Atlantic City's beach north of Steel Pier has suffered its worst erosion since Hurricane Sandy, leaving steep sand cliffs and exposed infrastructure even though the boardwalk remains intact. City crews are expected to reshape dangerous drop-offs, and residents and visitors should anticipate a noticeably altered shoreline and potentially more changes as winter nor'easters arrive.
   

4. Pleasantville man held in alleged kidnapping, assault of teen (breakingac.com) — A Pleasantville man is being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility after a judge ruled he will remain jailed on kidnapping and related charges involving a teenage girl. His attorney says he was moving into Atlantic City's Stanley Holmes Village to care for his mother, a detail that may concern neighbors following the serious allegations.
   

5. Atlantic City Casino Revenues Surge • This Week in Gambling (thisweekingambling.com) — Atlantic City's nine casinos just topped $300 million in July revenue, their strongest month since August 2025 and a solid boost for the local economy. Borgata, Hard Rock, and Ocean led the pack, while Bally's was the only property to see a year-over-year decline. The gains also helped brick‑and‑mortar casinos briefly out-earn New Jersey's booming online gaming sector.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Matt lyall is ready to get back into the ring once again!
    Another step towards reclaiming professional gold. #MuayThai #ComebackStory #genxfighter (Nextdoor Chelsea Heights)
  • Caesars Entertainment posted a job opening for Dispatcher Transportation- Full Time (Harrah's Atlantic City/CES) in Atlantic City. Apply here.
  • Seminole Gaming - Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos posted a job opening for Shift Manager, Front Office in Atlantic City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atlantic City here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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