🌱 Why is Strathmere finally charging for its once-free beach?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is Strathmere finally charging for its once-free beach?

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

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
• Tuesday: Variable clouds; very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Congestion pricing, dog beaches, eliminating beach tags: 11 ideas to improve the Shore (inquirer.com) — Strathmere is ending its status as a free beach, with new tags set at $10 per day, $45 per season, or $30 if bought before Presidents Day. The piece gathers reader and expert ideas to ease Shore congestion, improve housing affordability, expand transit and bike access, add dog-friendly beaches, and make coastal towns more resilient and welcoming.
   

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📸 Around Strathmere

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31

• Staff In-Service
  Ocean City School District Ocean City, NJ 08226
  8:00 am
• Staff In-Service Day
  Ocean City School District Ocean City, NJ 08226
  8:00 am

Tuesday September 1

• Zumba with Kellie
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
  5:00 pm

Wednesday September 2

• Staff Development @ ES/MS
  Dennis Township School District Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  8:00 am
• Popsicles with Preschool @ PS
  Dennis Township School District Primary School GYM, Preschool Classrooms and Preschool Playgroun
  5:30 pm
• Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2 — Sea Isle City Tourism →
  Excursion Park, 2 41st St, Sea Isle City
  8:00 pm

Thursday September 3

• Adult Game Night
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace
  6:00 pm

Friday September 4

• Messy Masterpieces
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Storytime Room
  10:00 am

Saturday September 5

• Build With DUPLO!
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House - Children's Room
  10:00 am
• Anthony Reese Caine: Solo Acoustic @ Ludlam Island... →
  Ludlam Island Brewery, 2051 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd, Woodbine
  1:00 pm
• Anthony Reese Caine: Solo Acoustic @ Ludlam Island Brewing →
  Ludlam Island Brewery, 2051 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd, Woodbine
  1:00 pm

Monday September 7

• All Libraries CLOSED
  Cape May County Library Cape May Court House -

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Somers Point. Apply here.
• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk (Village NYC) Salary Range $24.00 - $24.00/hr in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strathmere here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sea Isle City

• I did Pilates with Waka Flocka Flame. Here's what I learned about girlhood, community, and body positivity. (inquirer.com)

Ocean City

• Best Candy Shops at the Jersey Shore You Need to Try (973espn.com)
• Ocean City calls special Council meeting to discuss Boardwalk hotel lawsuit (ocnjdaily.com)
• Mayor's Message: Aug. 28 (ocnjdaily.com)

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Ok Strathmere! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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