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Good morning Somers Point! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Somers Point council candidate fined for late campaign finance filing
  • How Somers Point’s Tony Mart’s helped launch Bob Dylan’s legendary band
  • Somers Point and Ocean City remember Joan Klein Phillips’ remarkable life

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ELEC fines four local candidates, reprimands two, for late campaign finance reports (newjerseyglobe.com) — State election officials have fined several New Jersey municipal candidates, including Annmarie Gibbs, who was penalized for filing late finance paperwork after losing a 2024 at-large Somers Point council race. Gibbs reported spending no money on that campaign and is running again this year, while all six candidates in the case eventually filed their missing reports.
   

• Spotlight On: John O'Hara (stockton.edu) — A Stockton University professor discusses creating a new American Revolution exhibit and how storytelling shapes our understanding of history, while spotlighting South Jersey’s overlooked role. He even ties in Somers Point, recalling how Bob Dylan’s future band once played Tony Mart’s there before helping transform rock music.
   

• Joan Klein Phillips, 85 ‣ Ocean City Sentinel (ocnjsentinel.com) — An 85-year-old Ocean City resident, born at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, is remembered for a life of travel, family, and community involvement. Her family invites memorial donations to Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, where gifts can support ongoing care in her honor as details for a future celebration of life are finalized.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Kickin' With Kim Line Dancing!
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
    6:00 pm
  • National Night Out
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield Birch Grove Park, 1675 Burton Ave, Northfield, NJ 08225, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Greatest Moments in Philly Sports →
    Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
    7:30 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • STEM With Mr. Gary...Interactive RGB LED Torch
    Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in Somers Point. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somers Point here.

🗞 Nearby News

Linwood

Ocean City

  • 2 Family Members Assault Cops In Jersey Shore Bar Fight, Authorities Say (patch.com)
  • Somers Point Native Returns To Gateway Playhouse For Fundraiser (patch.com)

Egg Harbor

  • Here's Where Spirit Halloween Is Opening Across the Hudson Valley in 2026 (wpdh.com)
  • Spirit Halloween opening stores, signaling start of 'spooky season' (usatoday.com)
  • Atlantic County man sentenced in child sex sting by Predator Poachers (courierpostonline.com)

Ok Somers Point! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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