Atlantic City, NJ News
Recent Atlantic City headlines from local publishers, with direct links to their reporting and related South Jersey coverage.
Atlantic City airport master plan review examines growth, facilities and cargoPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City casino jackpots total more than $439.7 million so far in 2026Press of Atlantic City Atlantic City, NACA to host free 3-day homebuying event Nov. 13-15Press of Atlantic City Mayor Small encourages residents to take first step toward homeownership at NACA ‘Achieve the Dream’ event in Atlantic CityShore Local Here’s what Alice Cooper performed in Atlantic City on Halloween nightPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City airport summer traffic falls 44% after Spirit Airlines shutdownPress of Atlantic City 5 things to know about Ocean Casino’s claim that Atlantic City Fire Department caused $1.5M in damagePress of Atlantic City 5 things to know about Atlantic City’s new $27M Board of Education buildingPress of Atlantic City Catholic Daughters of America presents $2,500 check to Atlantic City conventPress of Atlantic City Bart Blatstein is facing possible foreclosure on his Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. (He’s also looking to expand it.)Philadelphia Inquirer / South Jersey Marvin Burroughs, Ahmad Chambers discuss Atlantic City's first-round playoff winPress of Atlantic City Marvin Burroughs breaks two records as Atlantic City downs HammontonPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City first responders, AtlantiCare team up for hazmat drillPress of Atlantic City How has Spirit Airlines' departure affected the Atlantic City airport? By the numbersPress of Atlantic City NAACP honors Atlantic City woman for mentorship, service to communityBreakingAC How Many Casinos Are in Atlantic City?SNJ Today Camden and Atlantic City to renew rivalry at new hoops event: Find out where and whenPress of Atlantic City New York man sentenced for Atlantic City drug crimesShore Local CRDA launches RISE Atlantic City, announcing $3 million in community grantsShore Local Crusaders boys soccer loses to Atlantic CityCatholic Star Herald Atlantic City Council introduces data center banPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City removes jitney stop in front of Bella condosPress of Atlantic City MBCA gala raises more than $500,000 for Atlantic City and South JerseyShore Local Atlantic City HeadlinersShore Local Ocean Casino blames Atlantic City Fire Department for $1.5M in damages, claiming they botched response to blazePress of Atlantic City Atlantic City breaks ground on new $27M headquarters for Board of EducationPress of Atlantic City Community Day and Party in the Park strengthens ties in Atlantic CityShore Local
Around Atlantic City
On screen: Warrior (2011), The Bounty Hunter (2010), Snake Eyes (1998), The Godfather Part III (1990), The Pick-up Artist (1987), Eddie and the Cruisers (1983), Atlantic City (1980), The King of Marvin Gardens (1972), Marnie (1964), Nothing But a Man (1964). Movies filmed in South Jersey
Remember when: Absecon Lighthouse is first lit (1857); America's first boardwalk (1870); The first Miss America (1921); The Ash Wednesday Storm (1962); The Atlantic City Expressway opens (1964); The Beatles play Atlantic City (1964); Casinos arrive in Atlantic City (1978); Sandy comes ashore at Brigantine (2012). More South Jersey history
Beach tags: none needed in 2026. Beach tag prices by town
Town website: acnj.gov
Property taxes: the average homeowner's bill in Atlantic City was $4,225 in 2025. Property taxes by town
Library: Atlantic City Free Public Library, Main Library
Lighthouse: Absecon Lighthouse. Lighthouses to visit in South Jersey
Emergency and urgent care with a Atlantic City address: AtlantiCare Emergency Department, Atlantic City. Address and phone for each
Leaves and trash: what Atlantic City collects and when
Train station: Atlantic City Rail Terminal (Atlantic City Line). Station parking
Top-rated public schools here (see all Atlantic County rankings):
Atlantic City High SchoolNo. 8 of 13 high schools in Atlantic County · Grade B- · Niche 2027 Richmond Avenue SchoolNo. 7 of 30 middle schools in Atlantic County · Grade B · Niche 2027 Richmond Avenue SchoolNo. 7 of 43 elementary schools in Atlantic County · Grade B · Niche 2027
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About Atlantic City
At a glance. Atlantic City is an Atlantic County resort city of 38,497 people (2020 census) on Absecon Island, with about 10.8 square miles of land. It was incorporated in 1854 and has a mayor-council government. Its ZIP codes run from 08401 to 08406.
Neighborhoods. Sections include Chelsea, Ducktown, Venice Park, the South Inlet and North Beach.
Schools and colleges. Atlantic City High School is the city's public high school, and Stockton University runs a campus in the city.
Getting around. The Atlantic City Expressway ends in the city, including a tunnel connector toward the Marina district and Brigantine, and NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line ends here as well.
Places to know. The Boardwalk opened in 1870 and runs about five and a half miles. Steel Pier dates to 1898, construction of Absecon Lighthouse began in 1854, and Boardwalk Hall hosts major events.
Selling a home. Atlantic City requires an occupancy permit before a sold home gets a new occupant, and before each apartment or house gets a new tenant. The city's code official inspects under the property maintenance code. Hotels and motels are not covered. New Jersey also requires a certificate for working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and a portable fire extinguisher before a one- or two-family home gets a new owner or tenant. Rules change, so check with the town before listing.
Sources: Wikipedia: Atlantic City · Wikipedia: Atlantic City High School · Stockton University Atlantic City · Atlantic City Code: Occupancy Permits · N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3: smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.