🌱 Margate Bridge tolls are rising—here’s the statewide context behind it

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In today's newsletter:

• Margate Bridge tolls are rising—here’s the statewide context behind it

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 4 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
• Sunday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/11/2026 (insidernj.com) — Margate readers should note that the Margate Bridge toll is going up, as briefly mentioned in this wide-ranging New Jersey political and government roundup. The briefing also covers state budget debates, school funding, local controversies across dozens of towns, and major infrastructure and education issues that could indirectly affect residents who work, travel, or study elsewhere in the state.
   

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📸 Around Margate City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Margate City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 12

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  Webinar,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• Paddle for a Cause - Dean Randazzo Cancer Fundraiser
  Ventnor City Beach Events Ski Beach at Dorset Ave & Burke Ave, Ventnor, New Jersey 08406
  5:00 pm

Friday June 19

• JCC: Bridge →
  Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Ave, Margate City
  9:30 am

Saturday June 20

• Margate Comedy Night with Ariel Elias from Jimmy Kimmel Live →
  Dominick A. Potena Performing Arts Center, 7998 Monmouth Ave, Margate City
  8:00 pm
• Margate City, NJ →
  Dominick A. Potena Performing Arts Center, Entrance and parking in rear of school, Margate City
  8:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Maynard's - Margate, NJ →
  Maynard's Cafe, 9306 Amherst Ave, Margate City
  6:00 pm

Friday July 3

• JCC: Bridge →
  Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N Jerome Ave, Margate City
  9:30 am

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📣 Margate City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Ventnor City Farmers Market
  Ventnor City 6201 Atlantic Ave, , NJ 08406
  8:30 am

Saturday June 13

• Paddle for a Cause - Dean Randazzo Cancer Fundraiser
  Ventnor City Beach Events Ski Beach at Dorset Ave & Burke Ave, Ventnor, New Jersey 08406
  5:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Board of Education Meeting
  Mainland Regional High School MRHS Auditorium
  5:30 pm

Tuesday June 16

• MICHI'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRESENTS: RESPONDIENDO CAJITAS CON LA QUERIDA MELISSA POL →
  Provenza Restaurant Event Center, 5001 Wellington Ave, Ventnor City
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Kickin' With Kim Line Dancing!
  Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Virtual Author Talk: Ted Page
  Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield https://libraryc.org/nflibrary
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Friendly's - AARK Enterprises posted a job opening for Server - Ice Cream Scooper in Northfield. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Pleasantville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Margate City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ventnor City

• The Historic New Jersey Boardwalk That Offers Miles Of Oceanfront Entertainment And Scenic Views (takingthekids.com)
• A summer supper club comes to Ventnor Exchange: Limited spaces (onthewight.com)
• Ventnor Fringe launches community making club to craft festival decorations and props (onthewight.com)

Longport

• VIDEO: Longport's point Park Ribbon Cutting, JUNE 13 (downbeachbuzz.com)
• What To Know About The Downbeach Express Toll Increases (wobm.com)

Ocean City

• Missing 14-Year-Old Swimmer's Body Found At Jersey Shore (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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