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🌱 How Longport police caught three juveniles in weekend vehicle burglaries
And on the Longport Patch calendar - Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor)
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In today's newsletter:
- How Longport police caught three juveniles in weekend vehicle burglaries
Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor).
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Three juveniles charged in Longport vehicle burglaries (downbeach.com) — Longport police say three juveniles were caught and charged after a series of vehicle burglaries near South 15th Avenue on Sunday, and they're urging residents to lock cars and remove keys and valuables. Officers credit quick mutual aid from Margate and remind everyone to report suspicious activity immediately by calling the local police line or 911 in emergencies. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longport
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- Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) →
6024 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
10:00 am - The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
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8:00 am
Thursday September 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sit & Stitch Crochet Group
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield
10:30 am - Tech Tuesdays & Thursdays →
Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Avenue, Margate City
11:00 am - Digital Literacy
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield
11:00 am - JCC: PWR! Moves - Parkinson Recovery Classes →
Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Avenue, Margate City
2:00 pm - Junior Youth Group →
950 Tilton Rd # 108, Northfield
6:00 pm - JCC: Crystal Sound Bowl Meditation Series →
Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Avenue, Margate City
6:30 pm - JFS: Lunch Around Town →
Shay's Bar & Restaurant, 500 Shore Rd, Linwood
12:00 pm - JCC: Punch Out Parkinson's →
Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Avenue, Margate City
3:00 pm - Adult Bingo
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield
6:00 pm - RESTLESS SPIRIT →
Studio Space, 112 Woodland Avenue, Somers Point - Caregiver Support Group | Northfield →
Northfield NJ
10:00 am - Atlantic County Numismatic Society Coin Show →
Our Lady of Sorrows Activity Center, 701 Wabash Ave, Linwood
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Two twin sleeper sofas
Light gray with thin white stripes measuring 52 inches wide and 34-1/2 inches deep. One of the sofas has a tiny rip on back of sofa. Good condition... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (04505) - 6814 Tilton Rd in Northfield. Apply here.
- The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 7611 in Northfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Margate City
- Margate City NJ Real Estate - Margate City NJ Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
- Outside training: The only way beyond minimum standards (police1.com)
Ventnor City
- Proposed Ventnor Master Plan wants Higher Density (downbeachbuzz.com)
- Culina Mundi opens in Ventnor with globally inspired menu (nj.com)
Ocean City
- Ocean City Sets Air Show Weekend With Airport Festival, More (patch.com)
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