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Hello Atlantic City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Atlantic City police want you to know about dog dumping
  • Are you eligible for up to $10,000 from Atlantic City?
  • How one 100-year-old links Atlantic City’s Jewish past to today

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Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Atlantic City Police Charge Woman in Dog Dumping Case (wpgtalkradio.com) — Atlantic City Police have charged a local woman after her dog was found chained outside the Humane Society of Atlantic County for hours, highlighting how seriously authorities treat animal abandonment. The case underscores ongoing dog-dumping problems at South Jersey shelters and reminds residents that legal pet surrenders require paperwork and direct coordination with shelter staff.
   

2. Here's How You Can Get Up To $ 10,000 Atlantic City, NJ Scholarship (973espn.com) — Atlantic City residents can apply now for Mayor Marty Small’s 2026 scholarship program, which offers 52 awards worth up to $10,000 each for college, graduate study, or trade school. All applicants must live in Atlantic City, and applications are due by 4 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026, through the city’s website.
   

3. Charlotte Josephs reflects on a century of Jewish life (jewishvoicesnj.org) — A 100-year-old Ventnor resident shares rich memories of growing up in Atlantic City’s Jewish community, from synagogues and kosher butchers to the Boardwalk and Steel Pier. Her reflections on antisemitism, World War II, and decades of civic engagement highlight the resilience, joy, and traditions that have shaped Jewish life in Atlantic City and neighboring shore towns.
   

4. Atlantic City teen wins spot to vie for Boys & Girls Club national title (breakingac.com) — An Atlantic City Boys & Girls Club member, Ariyane Hill, has been named the 2026 Northeast Youth of the Year, earning a $20,000 scholarship and a shot at the national title. The Atlantic City High School graduate credits the local club and mentors for transforming her from a shy child into a community-minded leader now headed to Stockton University.
   

5. Breeze Airways begins nonstop flights from RDU to a new city. What to know (heraldsun.com) — Nonstop flights between Raleigh-Durham and Atlantic City are now running on Breeze Airways as part of the airline’s rapid expansion from RDU. While centered on North Carolina travelers, the route could bring more visitors and easier connections between Atlantic City and the Triangle region.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Michigan Ave Feral & Stray Cats Of Atlantic City.
    No matter how hard it is, or how sad it is. I could never give up the fight for them or turn my back on them. It's a hard job, and it's taxing on… (Nextdoor Rail Way)
  • Your Champion is fighting on the Pro scene for the National Pro Title ….
    Let’s Go!! Atlantic City #pressofatlanticcity #news #sports (Nextdoor Chelsea Heights)
  • Caesars Entertainment posted a job opening for Customer Service Coordinator I Regional- Full Time (Harrahs Atlantic City/CES) in Atlantic City. Apply here.
  • Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Hand - Marina (Seasonal) 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atlantic City

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