🌱 Which South Jersey back roads make Somers Point the perfect destination?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which South Jersey back roads make Somers Point the perfect destination?
Also on today's calendar: Exhilarating Romeo and Juliet comes to AC and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
- Sunday: Showers; windy, not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best scenic drives South Jersey 2026 no traffic stops (wobm.com) — Two of these suggested South Jersey scenic drives either end in Somers Point or start there, giving locals fresh excuses to enjoy Bay Avenue’s waterfront spots or head south along Ocean Drive’s bridges and marsh views. The piece lays out relaxed, low-traffic alternatives to the Parkway, with specific pull-off ideas from Batsto Village to Cape May for your next weekend drive. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Exhilarating Romeo and Juliet comes to AC
Dante Hall Theater, 14 N Mississippi Ave, Atlantic City
7:00 pm -
Altercon & The Great American Cryptid Expo
1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City
10:30 am
Saturday April 18
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Spring Warm-Up — The Black Rose
Somers Mansion , 1000 Shore Rd , Somers Point
11:00 am -
Earth Day Craft: Seed Bombs
Atlantic County Library System / Somers Point Branch , 801 Shore Rd , Somers Point
2:00 pm -
Jesus Christ Superstar
Gateway Playhouse , 738 Bay Ave , Somers Point
7:00 pm -
Andrea Carlson and the Love Police!
Gregory's Restaurant & Bar , 900 Shore Rd , Somers Point
2:00 pm -
Jesus Christ SuperStar
Gateway Playhouse , 738 Bay Ave , Somers Point
2:00 pm -
Sailfish Demo Day | MarineMax Somers Point
MarineMax Somers Point , 600 Bay Ave , Somers Point
10:00 am -
Sailfish Demo Day
MarineMax Somers Point , 600 Bay Ave , Somers Point
10:00 am -
Cape May Renaissance Faire
Cape May County 4-H Foundation , 355 Court House South Dennis Rd , Middle Township
11:00 am -
Somers Point Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
1 W New Jersey Ave , Somers Point
11:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 2
Wednesday May 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homeschool Hangout!
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield , 241 West Mill Road , Northfield
10:30 am -
Spring 2026 Storytimes: Preschool Power
The Ocean City Free Public Library , 1735 Simpson Ave , Ocean City
11:00 am -
Camille Peruto Music: Maynard's Cafe
Maynard's Cafe , 9306 Amherst Ave , Margate City
6:00 pm -
Raider Nation Dance at OCHS
Ocean City High School Ocean City, NJ 08226
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- GOOD MORNING NEIGHBORS IS ANYONE LOOKING FOR A CAREGIVER OR COMPANION OR DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO MAY NEED ONE?
MY JOB DUTIES ARE LIGHT HSKP MEAL PREPARATIONS, AND MEDICATION REMINDER, AND SOME PERSONAL CARE IF NEEDED IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED PLEASE LET ME KNOW… (Nextdoor Old Town Somers Point)
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in Somers Point. Apply here.
- Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Somers Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somers Point here.
🗞 Nearby News
Linwood
- 10 South Jersey Towns With the Biggest Home Value Increases (943thepoint.com)
- Philly Homicide: Murder At The Shore (Oxygen, Saturday, April 18, 2026) MEMORABLE TV (memorabletv.com)
Ocean City
- Iconic Jersey Shore Boardwalk Could Close Early This Summer (patch.com)
- Ocean City Business Reveals Updated Showroom (patch.com)
Egg Harbor
- Family-owned Egg Harbor Township ice cream stand sold after 28 years (nj.com)
- Firefighters, police officers honored for heroic rescues (downbeach.com)
- Man Put Suicide Notes in Wife's Car Before Fatally Shooting Her & Turning the Gun on Himself (cafemom.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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