š± Why Longport is now the toughest Downbeach market for buyers
Longport, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Longport! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Longport is now the toughest Downbeach market for buyers
- Where Longport locals can catch the best live music nearby
Also on today's calendar: Republican Candidate Night.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, a shower; breezy, temps: high: 70, low: 63.
- Tuesday: Strong winds, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Mary Lou Ferry Talks Realtor Training, Short Term Rentals, Tear Downs. (downbeachbuzz.com) ā Longport homeowners and buyers are facing a strong sellerās market, with high prices, limited inventory, and growing pressure from investors using shortāterm rentals. Local realtors on a recent podcast also warned that tearādowns and overdevelopment are eroding historic homes and yearāround affordability in Longport, Ventnor, and Margate, making it harder for young families and workers to live nearby. 
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ā¢ Where to Find Live Music at the Jersey Shore (mainlinetoday.com) ā If youāre in Longport and craving live music, this roundup points you to nearby venues across Absecon Island and the rest of the South Jersey Shore, from Atlantic City casinos to Margate bars and Cape May clubs. While thereās no dedicated Longport stage, it highlights easy options a short drive away, many with outdoor waterfront views and seasonal schedules to check before you go. Ā Ā Ā
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Republican Candidate Night ā
Ventnor Community Room Newport Avenue
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Downbeach Seafood Festival ā
Ski Beach, Dorset Ave & Burke Ave, Ventnor
11:00 am -
Free Flu Shots - Atlantic County Library, Somers Point Branch ā
Somers Point NJ
10:00 am -
Monday Night Jazz Series: The Behn Gillece Quintet "An Evening of Straight-Ahead Jazz and Beyond" ā
Gregoryās Restaurant & Bar, 900 Shore Rd, Somers Point
7:00 pm -
Fairy April Returns to Carolineās By The Bay ā
Carolineās By The Bay, 450 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
4:00 pm -
Fairy April at Carolineās By The Bay ā
Carolineās By The Bay, 450 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
4:00 pm -
Youth Group ā
950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
6:00 pm -
Economic Development Advisory Commission Meeting ā
Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point
6:30 pm -
Food Pantry | Northfield | 4th Thursday ā
950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
10:00 am -
Food Pantry ā
950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
10:00 am -
Ventnor City Commission Meeting
Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor
5:30 pm -
Adult Paint Party-Note the Changeup for September!
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield
6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Save A Lot posted a job opening for Store Clerk / Part Time - Atlantic City, NJ in Margate City. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate Seasonal-Part Time in Margate City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longport here.
š Nearby News
Margate City
- Margate Resident Explains Danger of Construction Site Contaminates (downbeachbuzz.com)
Ventnor City
- Korai Kitchen made NYT's best restaurant list. 3 other worthy NJ spots (dailyrecord.com)
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