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Pop-up journalism from Atlantic City and points west. Tweeting (and reporting) by @sprouserian and @elinorcomlay.

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Yes, we are trying to get back into the habit of sending out our (weekly?) newsletter... Catch up or subscribe here:

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Hello! AC Aquarium, Crypto And The Unbanked - https://t.co/4gA1OewIAj

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Not sure how many people know about this, but the Atlantic City MUA has a tracking site and map so you can see the status of the lead service line replacement program throughout the city: https://t.co/fd7Od2CfIM

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Rob Kelly, boogie boarding on a piece of ice in Ocean City: https://t.co/epaH7vIwNc

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Eye-opening piece on the failure of a Maryland program for oyster farmers to exchange credits/allowances with water polluters... Lots of good intentions, but unfortunately unclear execution. https://t.co/DRgJCpwDqK

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https://t.co/3qeT0Gu4gB it's finally happening!

[City of Atlantic City - Government @AtlanticCityGov]

🚨✨ Some news from Mayor Small's State of the City address earlier today:

1. The city has been presented a signed financial commitment for Bader field redevelopment!

2. The Atlantic City Aquarium reopens March 24th! 🐠

We'll have plenty more coverage to come!

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So...Ventnor public reported 6-7 inches while AC and Margatians reported 5.5?! https://t.co/sVoC0Mbg62

[City of Atlantic City - Government @AtlanticCityGov]

We have two chances of snow in the coming days in Atlantic City. @AtlanticCityOEM is monitoring both systems and will be providing updates as needed 🌨

We strongly reccomened signing up for AC Alerts to stay informed ➡️ https://t.co/NgEa9QW1bg

[Press of AC @ThePressofAC]

Atlantic City's second skatepark will replace abandoned tennis courts at the Uptown School Complex in the Inlet this summer, Skate AC co-founder Jason Klotz said Monday. https://t.co/HFVQZilmWV

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20 mins into The Red One and two Atlantic City references: Tony Baloney's pizza box (although I think maybe it's Hoboken?) First is an AC boxing match.

[Press of AC @ThePressofAC]

Chicken Bone Beach foundation to purchase Atlantic City's Dante Hall with NJEDA grant https://t.co/24kEZC9B2u

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AC is having it's driest running THREE months on record, just 0.82" of precipitation since August 10.

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

On top of many stations having their driest month and driest running two months, quite a few of our stations have also experienced their driest running THREE months on record. (Just in case you weren't sure how dry it is out there)

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

A record high was also set at the Atlantic City International Airport in Pomona, New Jersey this afternoon. The high of 83 broke the old record of 81 from 2022, and also set a new "benchmark" temperature, as it is the latest date in the year on record that it been so warm.

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@spsullivan Congratulations! Hope you are all doing well.

[Lynda Cohen @LyndaCohen]

Atlantic City's Miss Audrey has passed away ... Born in England, she became a icon of the city she adopted six decades ago ... https://t.co/IUgcvXcVIa via @BreakingAC

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

🏜️ Drought monitor update: all categories have expanded across our area as drought continues to worsen. Moderate drought (D1) now covers 63% of the area and severe drought (D2) covers 10%. There is no chance of any appreciable rainfall through next week. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx

[Bill Barlow @Jerseynews_Bill]

A friend of a friend sent this amazing video of whales off the beach in Ocean City this morning.

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Driest period in AC since 1873!

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Trenton and the Atlantic City Marina in New Jersey are currently experiencing their driest rolling 2 month period on record since 1865 and 1873 respectively. Trenton has only received 0.75” of rain in the last 60 days, and only 0.62” of rain at the AC Marina. #NJwx

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.@AtlanticCityGov is offering free Spanish classes to residents, Monday mornings or Wednesday evenings at the PAL.

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Political connections of local news owners spur suspicion, distrust https://t.co/bo8JQdm6h9 via @njmonitor

[Nicholas Huba @ACPressHuba]

What is next for the redevelopment of Atlantic City Race Course? I try to shed some light on the future of the site. https://t.co/zgRxHsdTLK