🌱 Which Pleasantville boxer is stepping into the Tropicana spotlight?
Pleasantville, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Pleasantville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Pleasantville boxer is stepping into the Tropicana spotlight?
- How to ride the new free shuttle into Pleasantville and beyond
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Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bruce Seldon Jr. vs Josh Popper Headlines Boxing Insider Card (fightbookmma.com) — Boxing fans in Pleasantville can cheer on hometown fighter Julio “Jewelz” Sanchez III when he steps into the ring June 13 at Tropicana Atlantic City. The regional card features an undefeated heavyweight main event plus several New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania prospects, offering an easy night out just up the road for local fight fans. 
• SJ Connects: South Jersey's new shuttle bus service links jobs, schools, healthcare (nj.com subscription) — A new free SJ Connects shuttle now links Vineland directly to the Pleasantville Bus Terminal, with stops at major colleges, medical centers, and shopping hubs across South Jersey. Pleasantville riders can use the 20-passenger, ADA-compliant buses during this 18–24 month pilot to reach jobs, healthcare, and NJ Transit connections without paying a fare.
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Rabies Clinic For Cats and Dogs →
Atlantic County Animal Shelter, 240 Old Turnpike, Pleasantville
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Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield https://libraryc.org/nflibrary
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Song Sung Blue Movie
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
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Ventnor City Farmers Market
Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406
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Le Tour de Downbeach
Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406
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Slime Fundraiser (Friends of the Library)
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield Paint Happy, 199 New Rd #32-34, Linwood, NJ 08221, USA
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American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon →
Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406
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The D’Arc Brothers →
Jessie’s of Linwood, 136 W Poplar Ave, Linwood
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Board of Education Regular Meeting
Galloway Township Public Schools Galloway Township Middle School, 100 Reeds Rd, Galloway, NJ 082
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2026 Multi-Association Networking Mixer Hosted by... →
Sunrise Tequila Bar & Rooftop Lounge, 9700 Ventnor Ave, Margate City
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Special Two Hour Tai Chi & Qigong for Seniors 60+
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
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ACAA's Best Flower Pot in Town Garden Party! →
Jonathan Pitney House, 57 N Shore Rd, Absecon
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- make sure you lock your car doors in the area of Washington - Adams Ave's west of Rt 9.
we caught someone on our doorbell camera checking car doors. He looked 20ish, was dressed in dark clothing, including a face mask and he was wearing… (Nextdoor Black Horse Pike - Franklin)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Pleasantville. Apply here.
- Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Inc. posted a job opening for Security Officer in Atlantic City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasantville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northfield
- Every food truck festival happening in New Jersey in June 2026 (njherald.com)
- Old Grad Awards welcome two new names to prestigious winners list (973espn.com)
Absecon
- Best hidden gems New Jersey summer 2026 day trips (nj1015.com)
Atlantic City
- Grant will let seniors leave artistic mark on Atlantic City (breakingac.com)
- 1: Bonus Spins, Atlantic City Trip (hardrock.bet)
- Frankie Valli cancels tour — and this city hosted his last NJ show (northjersey.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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