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Great Papuan Plateau

2023-08-31T19:04:39Z

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The '''Great Papuan Plateau''' is a [[karst]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldwildlife.org/expeditions/newguinea/read_1.cfm|author=Tanya Leary|title=Papua New Guinea - A Mega-diversity Hot Spot|work=World Wildlife Fund|accessdate=2007-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070228160938/http://www.worldwildlife.org/expeditions/newguinea/read_1.cfm|archive-date=2007-02-28|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[plateau]] in the [[Southern Highlands (Papua New Guinea)|Southern Highlands]], Hela and [[Western Province (Papua New Guinea)|Western Province]]s of [[Papua New Guinea]]. It is bordered the upper stretches of the [[Kikori River]] and the [[Strickland River]] on the east and west, respectively, and the [[Karius Range]], the southern edge of the highlands, including [[Mount Sisa]] (2,650 m), to the north, and [[Mount Bosavi]] (2,507 m) to the south.<ref name="S5">Schieffelin, 5.</ref>

The eastern part of the plateau, east of the [[Sioa River]], covers about {{convert|525|sqmi|km2}} and had a sparse population of 2,100 people (1966 government census), speaking at least five different languages. The dominant ethnic groups of this region are the [[Bosavi]], [[Hawalisi]], and [[Onabasulu]]. Further to the west are the [[Etoro people|Etoro]], [[Bedamuni]], and Sonia.<ref name="S5"/> In general, these groups practice [[swidden agriculture]] with exploitation of [[taro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/Sonja/RF/Ukpr/NG12.htm|title=Papua New Guinea Human Ecology|editor=Serge Bahuchet|work=The Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Tropical Forests|accessdate=2007-03-22}}</ref>

The Great Papuan Plateau has [[petroleum]] resources, and a pipeline from the plateau to [[Daru]] is under construction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/Sonja/RF/Ukpr/NG12.htm|title=Papua New Guinea Development Policy|editor=Serge Bahuchet|work=The Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Tropical Forests|accessdate=2007-03-22}}</ref>

The Great Papuan Plateau is included within the Kikori River Basin/Great Papuan Plateau included in 2006 on a tentative list of [[UNESCO World Heritage Sites]], for its well-preserved natural systems and culturally significant sites.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kikori River Basin/Great Papuan Plateau|work=Tentative Lists database of the UNESCO World Heritage|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5060/|accessdate=2007-03-22}}</ref>

==History==
The original inhabitants of the area is unclear, because of a dearth of evidence. According to the Bosavi people, they have always inhabited the plateau. The relationship of the various ethnic groups and languages remains somewhat unclear.<ref>Schieffelin, 9-11.</ref>

The first Westerners to visit the Great Papuan Plateau were [[Australia]]n colonial patrol officers [[Jack Hides]] and [[Jim O'Malley]], who led a patrol from the Strickland River to the [[Purari River]] in 1934 and 1935. They approached up the Strickland and then the [[Rentoul River]] by [[canoe]], leaving their boats about five miles (8 km) below the confluence of the eastern and western branches of the river. From there they continued by foot along the south side of the river, travelling several days without seeing any people or signs of habitation. Then they camped at the confluence of the Sioa and Rentoul river, in view of three [[longhouse]]s on the opposite side of the valley, and their inhabitants, who seemed to take no notice of the explorers.

The next morning, Hides was threatened by a party of natives who had crossed the river in the night. He was able to escape, but continued to meet unfriendly natives, and was forced to open fire on a group ambushing him, killing one to three.<ref>Hides reported shooting four times but finding only one body; Onabasulu sources say that two Etoro and one Onabasulu were killed. Jack Hides, ''Papuan Wonderland'', London: Blackie and Son, 1936, and Thomas Ernst, personal communication, cited in Schieffelin, 19.</ref> Eventually the patrol passed north of the Karius Range.

In March 1936, [[Ivan Champion]] and [[Richard Archbold]] flew over the northern foothills of Mount Bosavi to plan an upcoming expedition from the [[Bamu River]] to the Purari. In response to this incident and the eventual expedition a few months later, the Bosavi people responded by fleeing their longhouses and camping in the forest.

In 1938 a government station was opened at [[Lake Kutubu]] for further exploration of the highlands. This facilitated trade of new materials from the east which the people of the plateau had not had with their established trading routes to the south. [[World War II]] delayed the planned exploration, and in the meantime a severe [[measles]] epidemic greatly reduced native populations, especially of [[Etoro people|Etoro]] and Onabasulu people. In 1953, a second administration patrol, led by [[C.D. Wren]], came onto the plateau, escorting a team of petroleum geologists.<ref>Schieffelin, 14-15.</ref>

The first missionaries arrived in 1964. A [[Seventh-day Adventist Church|Seventh-day Adventist]] who stayed with the Onabasulu people, until he was obliged to leave when the people found out the practice forbade the eating of [[pork]]. That same year, [[UFM International]] arrived in the Bosavi area to build an airstrip for a mission station, for which they recruited local workers.<ref>Schieffelin, 16-17.</ref>

==See also==
{{portal|New Guinea}}
*[[Papuan Plateau languages]]

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}

==References==
* Edward L. Schieffelin, ''The Sorrow of the Lonely and the Burning of the Dancers''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1976.

==External links==
* [http://www.eoearth.org/article/Southern_New_Guinea_lowland_rain_forests Southern New Guinea lowland rain forests], on the Encyclopedia of Earth

[[Category:Landforms of Papua New Guinea]]
[[Category:Plateaus of Oceania]]
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Gorysze

2023-02-11T21:03:03Z

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'''Gorysze''' {{IPAc-pl|g|o|'|r|y|sz|e}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|8|km|mi|0}} north-west of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|83|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north-west of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

The village has a population of 165.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wieś Gorysze (mazowieckie) » mapy, GUS, nieruchomości, regon, kod pocztowy, atrakcje, edukacja, kierunkowy, demografia, zabytki, tabele, statystyki, linie kolejowe, liczba ludności, drogi publiczne |url=https://www.polskawliczbach.pl/wies_Gorysze |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Polska w liczbach |language=pl}}</ref>

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Gołoty, Masovian Voivodeship

2023-02-11T21:01:13Z

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'''Gołoty''' {{IPAc-pl|g|o|'|ł|o|t|y}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|6|km|mi|0}} south-west of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|75|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north-west of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

The village has a population of 21.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wieś Gołoty (mazowieckie) » mapy, GUS, regon, kod pocztowy, atrakcje, edukacja, kierunkowy, demografia, zabytki, tabele, statystyki, linie kolejowe, drogi publiczne, liczba ludności |url=https://www.polskawliczbach.pl/wies_Goloty_mazowieckie |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Polska w liczbach |language=pl}}</ref>

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User:Anonimowy 2

2023-02-11T20:59:22Z

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Gąski, Ciechanów County

2023-02-11T20:57:08Z

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{{Other places|Gąski (disambiguation){{!}}Gąski}}
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'''Gąski''' {{IPAc-pl|'|g|ą|s|k|i}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|6|km|mi|0}} west of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|80|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

The village has a population of 570.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wieś Gąski (mazowieckie) » mapy, GUS, nieruchomości, regon, kod pocztowy, atrakcje, edukacja, kierunkowy, demografia, zabytki, tabele, statystyki, linie kolejowe, liczba ludności, drogi publiczne |url=https://www.polskawliczbach.pl/wies_Gaski_ciechanow_mazowieckie |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Polska w liczbach |language=pl}}</ref>

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Chruszczewo

2023-02-11T20:51:45Z

Anonimowy 2: adding some informations and sources

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'''Chruszczewo''' {{IPAc-pl|h|r|u|sz|'|cz|e|w|o}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|6|km|mi|0}} north-west of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|82|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

The village has a population of 710.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wieś Chruszczewo (mazowieckie) » mapy, GUS, nieruchomości, regon, kod pocztowy, atrakcje, edukacja, kierunkowy, demografia, zabytki, tabele, statystyki, linie kolejowe, liczba ludności, drogi publiczne |url=https://www.polskawliczbach.pl/wies_Chruszczewo |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Polska w liczbach |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GUS: Ludność - struktura według ekonomicznych grup wieku. Stan w dniu 31.03.2011 r. |url=http://stat.gov.pl/download/gfx/portalinformacyjny/pl/defaultaktualnosci/5670/21/1/1/1_miejscowosci_ludnosc_nsp2011.xlsx |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Gmina Ciechanów}}
{{coord|52|54|N|20|34|E|region:PL_type:city|display=title}}

[[Category:Villages in Ciechanów County|Chruszczewo]]
{{Ciechanów-geo-stub}}

Chotum

2023-02-11T20:47:06Z

Anonimowy 2: addin some informations and sources

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'''Chotum''' {{IPAc-pl|'|h|o|t|u|m}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|12|km|mi|0}} west of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|83|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north-west of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

The village has a population of 222.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wieś Chotum (mazowieckie) » mapy, GUS, nieruchomości, regon, kod pocztowy, atrakcje, edukacja, kierunkowy, demografia, zabytki, tabele, statystyki, linie kolejowe, liczba ludności, drogi publiczne |url=https://www.polskawliczbach.pl/wies_Chotum |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Polska w liczbach |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GUS: Ludność – struktura według ekonomicznych grup wieku. Stan w dniu 31.03.2011 r. |url=http://stat.gov.pl/download/gfx/portalinformacyjny/pl/defaultaktualnosci/5670/21/1/1/1_miejscowosci_ludnosc_nsp2011.xlsx |access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

 
{{Gmina Ciechanów}}

{{coord|52.8833|N|20.4667|E|type:city_region:PL_source:GNS-enwiki|display=title}}

[[Category:Villages in Ciechanów County|Chotum]]
{{Ciechanów-geo-stub}}

Baraki Chotumskie

2023-02-11T20:41:00Z

Anonimowy 2: adding one information

{{Infobox settlement
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| settlement_type = Village
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'''Baraki Chotumskie''' {{IPAc-pl|b|a|'|r|a|k|i|-|h|o|'|t|u|m|s|k|J|e}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

 
{{Gmina Ciechanów}}

{{coord|52|53|56|N|20|29|2|E|source:plwiki_type:city|display=title}}

[[Category:Villages in Ciechanów County|Baraki Chotumskie]]

{{Ciechanów-geo-stub}}

Baby, Masovian Voivodeship

2023-02-11T20:39:01Z

Anonimowy 2: adding one information

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'''Baby''' {{IPAc-pl|'|b|a|b|y}} is a [[village]] in the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], within [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], in east-central Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|6|km|mi|0}} south of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|72|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

 
{{Gmina Ciechanów}}

{{coord|52.8167|N|20.6000|E|region:PL_type:city_source:enwiki-GNS-gminamatcher|display=title}}

[[Category:Villages in Ciechanów County|Baby]]
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Kargoszyn

2023-02-11T20:37:37Z

Anonimowy 2: adding one information

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'''Kargoszyn''' {{IPAc-pl|k|a|r|'|g|o|sz|y|n}} is a [[village]] within the administrative district of [[Gmina Ciechanów]], in [[Ciechanów County]], [[Masovian Voivodeship]], Poland.<ref name="TERYT">{{cite web |url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa |title=Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) |date=2008-06-01 |language=Polish}}</ref> It lies approximately {{convert|5|km|mi|0}} north-west of [[Ciechanów]] and {{convert|81|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Warsaw]]. [[Voivodeships of Poland (1975–1998)|In 1975-1998]] village belonged to [[Ciechanów Voivodeship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyklopedia świat w przekroju {{!}} WorldCat.org |url=https://www.worldcat.org/title/15547193 |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=www.worldcat.org |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

 
{{Gmina Ciechanów}}

{{coord|52.9000|N|20.6000|E|type:city_region:PL_source:GNS-enwiki|display=title}}

[[Category:Villages in Ciechanów County|Kargoszyn]]
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Fortress of Bashtovë

2022-12-30T17:48:01Z

Anonimowy 2: I changed links

{{Infobox military installation
| name = Fortress of Bashtovë
| native_name = Kalaja e Bashtovës
| location = [[Vilë-Ballaj]], [[Tirana County]]
| country = [[Albania]]
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The '''Fortress of Bashtovë''' ({{lang-sq|Kalaja e Bashtovës}}) is a medieval [[quadrangular castle|quadrangular fortress]] located close to the outflow of the [[Shkumbin|Shkumbin River]] into the [[Adriatic Sea]] in Central [[Albania]]. It is part of the [[List of World Heritage Sites in Albania##Tentative list|tentative list]] of Albania in order to qualify for inclusion in the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] list.<ref>{{cite web|author1=UNESCO|author-link=UNESCO|title=The Castle of Bashtova|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6259/|website=whc.unesco.org|language=English}}</ref>

The fortress is built on a fertile flat ground east of the mouth of the [[Shkumbin|Shkumbin River]]. The ruins are located some {{convert|2|km|mi}} from the village of [[Vilë-Ballaj]] in [[Tirana County]]. By air, it is {{convert|36|km|abbr=off}} north of [[Fier]], {{convert|20|km|abbr=off}} northwest of [[Lushnjë]], {{convert|15|km|abbr=off}} south of [[Kavajë]] and {{convert|40|km|abbr=off}} southwest of [[Tirana]].

== History ==
[[File:Bashtova Castle, Albania – 2017-08 06.jpg|thumb|left|240px|View from inside of the castle]]
Previously in the [[Middle Ages]], the region of Bashtovë was known as a trade harbor and otherwise centre for the export of grains.<ref>{{cite book|author1=James Pettifer|title=Albania & Kosovo – Blue Guide|date=2001|publisher=A & C Black|location=London|isbn=0713650168|language=English}}</ref> The origin of the fortress has been for some time a matter of dispute among historians. The initial fortress was constructed during the time when the region was part of the [[Venetian Empire]] as according to Gjerak Karaiskaj.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports of Albania|author1-link=Ministry of Tourism and Environment (Albania)|title=Kalaja e Bashtovës, Kavajë|url=http://www.mtkrs.gov.al/web/Kalaja_e_Bashtoves_Kavaje_1028_1.php|website=mtkrs.gov.al|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051943/http://www.mtkrs.gov.al/web/Kalaja_e_Bashtoves_Kavaje_1028_1.php|archivedate=2 November 2013|language=Albanian}}</ref> However, [[Alain Ducellier]] has asserted that the Venetians have built over an existing former structure, which dates back to the 6th century, when the area was under the [[Byzantine Empire]] during the [[Justinian dynasty]].<ref name=Karaiskaj>{{cite web|last=Karaiskaj|first=Gjerak|title=Kështjella e Bashtovës, pages 5-6|url=http://www.mtkrs.gov.al/web/Kalaja_e_Bashtoves_Kavaje_1028_1.php|publisher=Monumentet|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102051943/http://www.mtkrs.gov.al/web/Kalaja_e_Bashtoves_Kavaje_1028_1.php|archivedate=2013-11-02}}</ref>

[[File:Stamp of Albania - 1976 - Colnect 355552 - Bashtovë Castle.jpeg|thumb|left|240px|Bashtovë castle on a 1976 stamp]]

The fortress is a rectangular structure oriented to the north-south direction. There are three entrances, from which there still are well-preserved archaeological traces they were placed at the northern, western and eastern walls. The walls are {{convert|9|m|ft|0}} high and comprise a roughly {{convert|60|by|90|m|ft}} interior. In the north and east, there stands round towers each of them {{convert|12|m|ft}} high.<ref>{{cite book|author1=Oliver Gilkes|title=Albanian – An Archaeological Guide|date=2013|publisher=I. B. Tauris|location=London|isbn=9781780760698|pages=64–66|language=English}}</ref>
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== Today ==
Recently the Fortress of Bashtovë is planned to be implemented for rehabilitation by the EU4Culture.[https://eu4culture.al/location/castle-of-bashtova/]

== See also ==
{{Commons category|Bashtovë Fortress}}
* [[List of castles in Albania|Castles in Albania]]
* [[List of World Heritage Sites in Albania|World Heritage Sites in Albania]]
* [[Architecture of Albania]]
* [[Venetian Albania]]

== References ==
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User:Anonimowy 2

2022-01-27T21:44:50Z

Anonimowy 2: my page :)

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'''Hello''' :) I am here from 2022 year. I am from Poland and I really like editing [[Polish Wikipedia]]. This is my page: [[:pl:Wikipedysta:Anonimowy 2|on Polish Wikipedia]].

== Created articles ==
These are my articles:

[[Granja Nova]], [[Salzedas]], [[Calde]]

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Calde

2022-01-27T20:57:28Z

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{{Short description|Civil parish in the municipality of Viseu, Portugal}}

{{Infobox Portuguese subdivision|official_name=Calde|image_shield=VIS-calde.png|image_flag=|image_skyline=Calde - rio Vouga.jpg|coordinates={{coord|40.783333|-7.9|type:adm1st_region:PT_dim:50000|display=inline,title}}|image_location=|region=[[Norte Region, Portugal|Norte]]|CIM=[[Douro (intermunicipal community)|Douro]]|district=[[Viseu District]]|elevation=|area_total=35.06|population_total=1271|population_as_of=2011|postal_code=|area_code=|patron=|website=|image_caption=Lake near the Calde|type=parish|municipality=[[Viseu]]}}
'''Calde''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Viseu]], in Portugal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Calde|url=https://www.geonames.org/8013986/calde.html|website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 1271 and population density was 36 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name="ine">[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 35.06 km2.<ref name="dgt">{{Cite web|title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país|url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|archive-date=2018-11-05|access-date=2018-11-05}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Parishes of Viseu]]

Viseu

2022-01-27T20:52:21Z

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{{about|the Portuguese municipality}}
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|district = [[Viseu District|Viseu]]
|parishes = [[#Parishes|25]]
|leader_party = [[Social Democratic Party (Portugal)|PSD]]
|leader_name = Conceição Azevedo
|area_total_km2 = 507.10
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'''Viseu''' ({{IPA-pt|viˈzew|-|Pt-pt Viseu FF.ogg}}) is a city and municipality in the [[Centro Region]] of Portugal and the capital of the [[Viseu District|district of the same name]], with a population of 100,000 inhabitants,<ref name="oecd.org"/> and center of the [[Viseu Dão Lafões]] [[Intermunicipal communities of Portugal|intermunipical community]], with 267,633 inhabitants.
Settled during the period of the early Iberian [[Castro culture]], the territory of Viseu was populated by a series of cultures including the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. During the Roman occupation of Iberia, [[Viriathus]], rebel leader of the [[Lusitanians]], is assumed to have lived for a time in the vicinity. During the Middle Ages, the city often served as seat for [[Visigothic]] nobles (such as King [[Roderic]]), and is considered one of the probable birthplaces of [[Afonso Henriques]], first King of Portugal.{{Citation needed|date=August 2018}}

Viseu is a regional economic hub with a strong wine industry and is the seat of international conglomerate [[Visabeira]]. The city is also a cultural center, home to the nationally acclaimed [[Grão Vasco Museum]], seat of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Viseu]], and center of national universities, including the [[Catholic University of Portugal]].

==History==
The origins of the city of Viseu date back to the [[Celts|Celtic]] period when it was called ‘Vissaîegobor’. With its [[Romanization]], the settlement gained importance and was renamed ‘Vissaium’, being at the intersection of a series of Roman roads linking [[Mérida, Spain|Mérida]], [[Lisbon]], and [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]].

Viseu is associated with [[Viriathus]], since it is thought that the [[Lusitanians|Lusitanian]] hero may have been born in this region. After the Roman occupation of the peninsula, under the [[Visigoths]], the settlement was elevated to the status of city and to the seat of a diocese by at least the 6th century.

===Middle Ages===
The origins of Viseu extends to proto-history, when migrating groups settled the territory, including the Celts and Lusitanians. Roman colonists settled in this territories during eras of prosperity and peace, leading eventually to Suebic, Gothic and Muslim cultures.<ref name="CMHistoria">{{citation |url=http://www.cm-viseu.pt/index.php/conhecer-viseu/historico/historia |title=História |location=Viseu, Portugal |language=pt |year=2015 |editor=Câmara Municipal |publisher=Câmara Municipal de Viseu |access-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925111344/http://www.cm-viseu.pt/index.php/conhecer-viseu/historico/historia |archive-date=25 September 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The Suebic peoples, by the middle of the 6th century, had already established a community, with a bishop that existed at the suffrage of [[Braga|Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Braga]].<ref name=CMHistoria/> With the arrival of [[Moors|North African Muslims]], the Visigoths escaped the territory to the distant mountains of Asturias.<ref name=CMHistoria/>

The lands of Viseu frequently switched hands between the Christians and [[Moors]], who referred to Viseu as Bazu,<ref>{{Citation |last=Ferreira |first=Manuel dos Santos da Cerveira Pinto |year=2004 |title=O Douro no Garb al-Ândalus: A região de Lamego durante a presença árabe |chapter=A cidade de Lamengo durante o domínio árabe/islâmico |chapter-url=https://repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/bitstream/1822/3001/9/08.A%20cidade%20de%20Lamego%20durante%20o%20dom%C3%ADnio%20%C3%A1rabe.pdf |type=thesis |publisher="Universidade do Minho" |language=pt |page=117 |access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> and was definitely taken in 1058, due to the victory of [[Ferdinand I of León]].<ref name=CMHistoria/> But, his siege left such destruction that only in 1147–1148, during the [[Reconquista]], that the [[Diocese of Viseu]] had the conditions to support a bishop.<ref name=CMHistoria/> For many years it had been absorbed by the Bishopric of Coimbra, due to the intervention of the priors, including S. Teotónio. Viseu began recuperating its importance as an urban centre; ''"rapidly, [it] recuperated its lost transitory brilliance or worsened its activities and differentiation social"''.<ref name=CMHistoria/> It was another three centuries of laborious peace that allowed Viseu to grow once more. It was following the [[1383–85 Crisis|death of King Ferdinand I]], the [[Kingdom of Castile|Castilians]] sought to enforce (by force-of-arms), its rights to the lands/territories of the County of Portugal.<ref name=CMHistoria/>

During [[County of Portugal|Countship of Portugal]], Viseu served as the seat of the Corte of [[Henry, Count of Portugal]] and [[Teresa, Countess of Portugal|Countess Teresa]], who granted a [[foral]] to the city in 1123. Viseu is one of the possible birthplaces of their son [[Afonso Henriques]] in 1109. Following his successful defense of his hereditary rights, and supported by nobles and clergy, Afonso Henriques founded the kingdom of Portugal.<ref name=CMHistoria/> Viseu was granted a new charter 1187, that was later reinforced by his grandson, King [[Afonso II of Portugal]], in 1217.

During the [[1383–85 Crisis]], the city was besieged by the forces of [[Juan I of Castile]], leading to King [[John I of Portugal]] starting construction on a series of defensive fortifications which would continue being built until the reign of King [[Afonso V of Portugal]].

The city became part of a fiefdom, when [[Prince Henry the Navigator]], son of King [[John I of Portugal]], was made [[Duke of Viseu]], in 1415.

In 1475, [[Grão Vasco|Vasco Fernandes]], famed artist of the [[Portuguese Renaissance]], was born in the city,

In 1513, King [[Manuel I of Portugal]] renewed the charter of Viseu and a series of works were taken on throughout the city, with the opening of the first square of the city, the ''Rossio''.

In the 19th century, a new Municipal Palace was built in the Rossio, significantly altering the flow of the city, moving it away from the medieval center to newer parts of the city.

==Geography==
[[File:Igreja da Misericórdia de Viseu.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Church of Mercy or Igreja da Misericórdia.]]
Viseu is approximately {{convert|50|km|0|abbr=on}} East of the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by a number of mountains – Leomil, [[Montemuro]], Lapa, Arada, [[Serra da Estrela|Estrela]] and [[Caramulo]] – the tops of which are covered with thick layers of snow in Winter time, the district is crossed by a network of rivers and streamlets.

The city of Viseu has an almost central position in relation to the District lying on the so-called Viseu Plateau (in Portuguese ''Planalto de Viseu''). It is surrounded by a mountainous system constituted to the north by the Leonil, Montemuro, and Lapa hills, to the northeast by the Arado hills, to the south and southeast by the ''[[Serra da Estrela]]'' and the Lousã hills and to the west by the Caramulo hills.

The Municipality is characterized by an irregular surface with altitudes ranging between {{convert|400|and|700|m|abbr=off}}. With a rough terrain, it has numerous water courses. These are found in three basins: the Vouga, the [[Rio Dão|Dão]] and the Paiva.

===Climate===
Situated in a zone of transition, the ''[[concelho]]'' has several micro-climates. The [[Serra do Caramulo]], located to the west of the city, plays an important role in climatic terms by lessening the influences of the western air masses (although the [[Mondego River]]'s basin makes the penetration easier). Consequently, Viseu's climate is characterized by the existence of high temperature extremes, with cold and wet winters and hot and dry summers.

Viseu has a [[Mediterranean climate]] (''Csb'', bordering ''Csa''),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=591895&cityname=Viseu%2C+Viseu%2C+Portugal&units=|title=Viseu, Portugal Climate Summary|publisher=Weatherbase|access-date=21 March 2015}}</ref> with the 1981–2010 averages indicating it being just below the {{convert|22|C|F}} isotherm.<ref name="IPMA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ipma.pt/en/oclima/normais.clima/1981-2010/022/|title=Climate Normals for Viseu 1981-2010|publisher=IPMA|access-date=21 March 2015}}</ref> Its inland position and relative altitude contributes to cooler winters than in coastal areas of the country, as well as a relatively large [[diurnal temperature variation]] as well as lower averages than more low-lying inland cities in the central-north area of the country such as [[Castelo Branco, Portugal|Castelo Branco]]. In spite of its inland position, the maritime influence is strong enough for there to be a [[seasonal lag]] resulting in September averaging similar temperatures as June for the 1981–2010 reference period. This also applies to October and May. However, temperatures drop sharply in November, resulting in a smaller lag for the winter season. July and August are the driest and hottest months, with daytime highs averaging {{convert|29.6|C|F}} for both months. Winters are much wetter with an average December precipitation of {{convert|203.4|mm|in|0}}.<ref name="IPMA"/>

{{Weather box|location = Viseu, 1981-2010 normals and extremes, altitude: {{convert|443|m|abbr=on}}
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|Jan record high C = 20.0
|Feb record high C = 22.6
|Mar record high C = 27.6
|Apr record high C = 30.3
|May record high C = 33.0
|Jun record high C = 39.0
|Jul record high C = 40.5
|Aug record high C = 40.4
|Sep record high C = 39.6
|Oct record high C = 31.2
|Nov record high C = 27.3
|Dec record high C = 22.5
|year record high C = 40.5

|Jan high C = 11.9
|Feb high C = 13.8
|Mar high C = 16.9
|Apr high C = 17.6
|May high C = 20.6
|Jun high C = 26.2
|Jul high C = 29.6
|Aug high C = 29.6
|Sep high C = 26.1
|Oct high C = 20.1
|Nov high C = 15.1
|Dec high C = 12.7
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|Apr mean C = 11.9
|May mean C = 14.7
|Jun mean C = 19.0
|Jul mean C = 21.7
|Aug mean C = 21.6
|Sep mean C = 19.0
|Oct mean C = 14.7
|Nov mean C = 10.6
|Dec mean C = 8.5
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|Jan low C = 2.2
|Feb low C = 3.3
|Mar low C = 5.2
|Apr low C = 6.2
|May low C = 8.8
|Jun low C = 11.7
|Jul low C = 13.8
|Aug low C = 13.5
|Sep low C = 11.9
|Oct low C = 9.1
|Nov low C = 6.0
|Dec low C = 4.2
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|Jan record low C = -6.6
|Feb record low C = -7.3
|Mar record low C = -5.4
|Apr record low C = -2.6
|May record low C = -0.5
|Jun record low C = 2.6
|Jul record low C = 5.3
|Aug record low C = 6.0
|Sep record low C = 3.0
|Oct record low C = 0.7
|Nov record low C = -3.5
|Dec record low C = -5.0
|year record low C =

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|Feb precipitation mm = 105.6
|Mar precipitation mm = 79.0
|Apr precipitation mm = 113.6
|May precipitation mm = 103.0
|Jun precipitation mm = 35.2
|Jul precipitation mm = 19.2
|Aug precipitation mm = 17.8
|Sep precipitation mm = 66.0
|Oct precipitation mm = 147.0
|Nov precipitation mm = 155.5
|Dec precipitation mm = 203.4
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|source 1 = [[Instituto de Meteorologia]]<ref name="IPMA"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Plano Municipal de Defesa da Floresta Contra Incêndios |url=https://www.cm-mortagua.pt/docs/GTF/PMDFCI_2021_2030_MORTAGUA.pdf |publisher=Mortágua Municipality |access-date=27 September 2021}}</ref>
}}

{{Weather box|location = Viseu, 1971-2000 normals and extremes
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|collapsed = Y
|Jan record high C = 20.0
|Feb record high C = 22.5
|Mar record high C = 27.4
|Apr record high C = 30.3
|May record high C = 33.0
|Jun record high C = 39.0
|Jul record high C = 40.5
|Aug record high C = 40.4
|Sep record high C = 39.6
|Oct record high C = 31.2
|Nov record high C = 24.6
|Dec record high C = 22.5
|year record high C = 40.5
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|Feb high C = 13.2
|Mar high C = 15.9
|Apr high C = 17.1
|May high C = 20.2
|Jun high C = 25.4
|Jul high C = 29.2
|Aug high C = 29.2
|Sep high C = 25.9
|Oct high C = 19.8
|Nov high C = 15.0
|Dec high C = 12.4
|year high C =
|Jan mean C = 6.9
|Feb mean C = 8.4
|Mar mean C = 10.3
|Apr mean C = 11.5
|May mean C = 14.3
|Jun mean C = 18.4
|Jul mean C = 21.4
|Aug mean C = 21.1
|Sep mean C = 18.8
|Oct mean C = 14.2
|Nov mean C = 10.2
|Dec mean C = 8.1
|year mean C =
|Jan low C = 2.2
|Feb low C = 3.5
|Mar low C = 4.6
|Apr low C = 6.0
|May low C = 8.5
|Jun low C = 11.5
|Jul low C = 13.5
|Aug low C = 13.0
|Sep low C = 11.7
|Oct low C = 8.5
|Nov low C = 5.3
|Dec low C = 3.8
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|Jan record low C = -6.6
|Feb record low C = -7.3
|Mar record low C = -5.4
|Apr record low C = -3.8
|May record low C = -0.5
|Jun record low C = 2.0
|Jul record low C = 5.3
|Aug record low C = 6.0
|Sep record low C = 2.0
|Oct record low C = -2.8
|Nov record low C = -3.6
|Dec record low C = -5.0
|year record low C = -7.3
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|Feb precipitation mm = 133.6
|Mar precipitation mm = 74.8
|Apr precipitation mm = 105.2
|May precipitation mm = 95.9
|Jun precipitation mm = 46.1
|Jul precipitation mm = 19.2
|Aug precipitation mm = 17.9
|Sep precipitation mm = 57.0
|Oct precipitation mm = 133.2
|Nov precipitation mm = 135.9
|Dec precipitation mm = 195.4
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|source 1 = [[Instituto de Meteorologia]]<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_71-00_VISEU.pdf|title=Climate Normals - Viseu 1971-2000|publisher=Portuguese Institute of Meteorology|access-date = 29 August 2020}}</ref>
}}

===Human geography===
{{stack|
{{Historical populations
|title = Population of Viseu (1801–2011)
|1801 |33699
|1849 |36049
|1900 |54047
|1930 |61140
|1960 |79890
|1981 |83261
|1991 |83601
|2001 |93501
|2011 |99274
}}
}}
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 25 [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parishes]]:<ref>{{cite web|title=Law nr. 11-A/2013, pages 552 141-142|url=http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2013/01/01901/0000200147.pdf |access-date=5 August 2014|author=Diário da República|author-link=Diário da República|language=pt|format=pdf}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* [[Abraveses]]
* Barreiros e Cepões
* Boa Aldeia, Farminhão e Torredeita
* Bodiosa
* [[Calde]]
* Campo
* Cavernães
* Cota
* Couto de Baixo e Couto de Cima
* Faíl e Vila Chã de Sá
* Fragosela
* Lordosa
* Mundão
* Orgens
* Povolide
* Ranhados
* Repeses e São Salvador
* Ribafeita
* Rio de Loba
* Santos Evos
* São Cipriano e Vil de Souto
* São João de Lourosa
* São Pedro de France
* Silgueiros
* Viseu
{{div col end}}

Due to migration in the 1960s, Viseu suffered a great decline in its population. After the end of the [[Portuguese Colonial War]] (1961–1974), with the return of refugees from the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Portuguese-speaking African countries|African colonies]] that achieved independence, and resulting economic and demographic growth, starting at the end of the 1970s, the municipality increased its population by about 10 percent, giving it an estimated population of 83,261 people. Afterwards, a stagnation set in, confirmed by the 1991 census which showed a population of 83,601.

==International relations==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Portugal}}
Viseu is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Cidades Geminadas com Viseu|url=https://www.cm-viseu.pt/index.php/diretorio/cidades-geminadas|website=cm-viseu.pt|publisher=Viseu|language=pt|access-date=10 December 2019}}</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
*{{flagicon|CIV}} [[Abidjan]], Ivory Coast
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Arezzo]], Italy
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Campinas]], Brazil
*{{flagicon|STP}} [[Cantagalo District|Cantagalo]], São Tomé and Príncipe
*{{flagicon|BUL}} [[Haskovo]], Bulgaria
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Lublin]], Poland
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Marly-le-Roi]], France
*{{flagicon|MOZ}} [[Matola]], Mozambique
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rio de Janeiro]], Brazil
*{{flagicon|CPV}} [[São Filipe, Cape Verde (municipality)|São Filipe]], Cape Verde
{{div col end}}

==Economy==
The city and the region are famous for its wine ([[Dão Wine]]) and the Dão Wine institute, the ''Solar do Vinho do Dão'' can be found in the city. There is also an annual fair, the ''Feira de São Mateus''. Furthermore, Viseu is also known for local handicrafts which include black pottery, bobbin lace, embroidery, and copper and wrought iron articles. With the good connections to major industrial centers and to the ports of [[Aveiro, Portugal|Aveiro]] and [[Leixões]], several industries have been installed in Viseu. [[Visabeira]], a Portugal-based international conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, construction, industry, tourism, real estate and diversified services is headquartered in the city. Viseu also hosts a central hospital (Hospital of São Teotónio), two shopping & cinema complexes (the ''Fórum'' (2005) and the ''Palácio do Gelo'' (2008)), and numerous hostels and hotels in all categories.

==Transportation==
The city of Viseu has a bus network – MUV – which operates several lines within the entire municipality and a recently installed funicular connecting the lower city with the upper city. The A25 motorway (formerly called IP5) connects Viseu to the seaport of [[Aveiro, Portugal|Aveiro]] and [[Guarda, Portugal|Guarda]] and then on to [[Salamanca]] in Spain. The IP3 and A24, connecting [[Coimbra]] with [[Chaves, Portugal|Chaves]] on the Spanish border, crosses Viseu from south to north. Until the nineteen eighties Viseu had railway connections with the coast, but these were closed.

Viseu is now one of the largest cities in Europe without a railway connection. Once it was connected to Aveiro (via the [[Vouga line]], a narrow gauge railway), and [[Santa Comba Dão]] (on the [[Dão line]], another narrow gauge railway), where it had connection to the Linha da Beira Alta (broad gauge; international). The Dão line closed to passengers in 1988.

The municipality has an airfield – the [[Viseu Airport]] (code VSE) also known as Lobato, parish of Lordosa, Viseu – that offers schedules commercial flights to some domestic destinations with [[Aero VIP (Portugal)|Aero VIP]].

==Education==
Viseu is the location of the state-run ''[[Instituto Politécnico de Viseu]]'' which has [[higher education]] [[polytechnic (Portugal)|polytechnic]] schools of education, technology and management, and agronomy. The city's political and civic groups have been pressuring the national government to upgrade this school into a [[university]], but its desire was never achieved. However, there are 2 [[private university]] institutions, the ''[[Universidade Católica Portuguesa]]'' and the ''[[Instituto Piaget]]''. Furthermore, since the [[Bologna process]], the difference between universities and polytechnics are less relevant, with the exception of some degrees like medicine, economics or law, that are only awarded in universities.

There are three secondary education (the Portuguese equivalent of High School) establishments: the ''Escola Secundária de Viriato'', ''Escola Secundária Alves Martins'' and ''Escola Secundária Emídio Navarro''.

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Viseu - Sé 1.jpg|Cathedral of Viseu
File:SJTarouca.jpg|São João da Tarouca convent
File:Viseu - Teatro Viriato (2).jpg|Viriato Theatre, Portugal
File:Viseu - Camara.jpg|Town hall of Viseu
File:ViseuCathedral.jpg|Towers and façade of the Cathedral
File:SeViseuInterior.jpg|Interior of Viseu Cathedral
File:Viseu, Largo do Pintor Gata (5986880129).jpg|Viseu, Portugal
File:Nt-Viseu-Porta dos Cavaleiros.jpg|Remains of the city wall.
File:Inside Igreja da Misericórdia de Viseu.jpg|Altar of Igreja da Misericórdia.
File:Viseu-Vista.jpg|View of Viseu
File:Forum de Viseu.jpg|Viseu's Forum
File:Viseu - Palácio do Gelo - Etages intérieurs.JPG|Palácio do Gelo, Viseu
File:Viseu - Banco de Portugal (2).jpg|Bank of Portugal
File:Visecentro.JPG|Town centre of Viseu
</gallery>

==Notable citizens==
[[File:Batalha-Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria-346-Eduard von Aragon-2011-gje.jpg|140px|thumb|Edward, King of Portugal in Monastery Santa Maria da Vitoria in Batalha]]

* [[Edward, King of Portugal]] (1391–1438), known as ''Duarte'', [[List of Portuguese monarchs|King of Portugal]], 1433 to 1438
* [[Grão Vasco|Vasco Fernandes]] (ca.1475 – ca.1542), better known as ''[[Grão Vasco]]'', one of the principal Portuguese [[Renaissance]] painters
* [[João de Barros]] (ca.1496 – 1570) [[historian]], famous for his ''[[Décadas da Ásia]]'', a history of the Portuguese in [[India]], [[Asia]], and southeast [[Africa]].<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle= Barros, João de | volume= 03 | page = 439 |last1= Prestage |first1= Edgar |author-link= Edgar Prestage |short= 1}}</ref>
* [[Antonio Thomás|Antonio Thomas]] (ca.1520 – 1590s) a marine and [[conquistador]] in service of the Spanish crown.
* [[Manuel de Almeida]] (1580–1646) member of the [[Society of Jesus]], missionary to India
* [[Beatriz Pinheiro]] (1872–1922) a writer and a pacifist concerned to improve the rights of women.
* [[Judite Teixeira]] (1880-1959) a writer of three books of poetry and a book of short stories
* [[Carlos de Liz-Texeira Branquinho]] (1902–1973) a Portuguese diplomat, saved the lives of 1,000 Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary
* [[Manuel Maria Carrilho]] (born 1951) a philosopher, academic and politician; Minister of Culture, 1995 to 2000
* [[Álvaro Santos Pereira]] (born 1972) an economist, professor, writer and Govt. minister 2011/2013.

=== Sport ===
[[File:Carlos Lopes2.jpg|thumb|140px|Carlos Lopes, 1985]]
* [[Carlos Lopes]] (born 1947 in Vildemoinhos) a former [[long-distance runner]], won the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] [[Marathon (sport)|marathon]]; the first Portuguese Olympic gold medalist
* [[Paulo Sousa]] (born 1970) is a former footballer, with 256 club caps and 51 for [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]], later coach for [[ACF Fiorentina]] and the [[Poland national football team]].
* [[Paulo Gomes (footballer, born 1975)|Paulo Gomes]] (born 1975) a retired footballer with 296 club caps
* [[Bruno Madeira]] (born 1984) a footballer with over 360 club caps
* [[Fernando Ferreira (footballer)|Fernando Ferreira]] (born 1986) a footballer with over 330 club caps
* [[Tiago Gonçalves]] (born 1986) a footballer with 247 caps with [[Académico de Viseu F.C.|Académico de Viseu]]
* [[Fábio Santos (footballer, born 1988)|Fábio Santos]] (born 1988) footballer with over 300 club caps, plays for [[Académico de Viseu F.C.|Académico de Viseu]]
* [[Neide Simões]] (born 1988) a women's football goalkeeper, played 60 times for the [[Portugal women's national football team]]
* [[Bruno Loureiro]] (born 1989) a footballer with over 270 club caps, plays for [[Académico de Viseu F.C.|Académico de Viseu]]
* [[André Coelho]] (born 1993) a futsal player with 41 caps with the [[Portugal national futsal team]]
* [[Rui Miguel (footballer, born 1983)|Rui Miguel]] (born 1983) a footballer with over 330 club caps
* [[João Félix]] (born 1999) a football player with [[Atlético Madrid]], with 51 caps for [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Calde

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{{Short description|Civil parish in the municipality of Viseu, Portugal}}

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'''Calde''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Viseu]], Portugal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Calde|url=https://www.geonames.org/8013986/calde.html|website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 1271 and population density was 36 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name="ine">[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 35.06 km2.<ref name="dgt">{{Cite web|title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país|url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|archive-date=2018-11-05|access-date=2018-11-05}}</ref>

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São João de Tarouca

2022-01-27T10:10:03Z

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{{Short description|Civil parish in the municipality of Tarouca, Portugal}}
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'''São João de Tarouca''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web|title=São João de Tarouca|url=https://www.geonames.org/8014517/sao-joao-de-tarouca.html|website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 606 and population density was 27 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name="ine">[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 22.46 km2.<ref name="dgt">{{Cite web|title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país|url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|archive-date=2018-11-05|access-date=2018-11-05}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
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File:Sao Joao de Tarouca romanic bridge.jpg
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São João de Tarouca

2022-01-27T10:09:22Z

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'''São João de Tarouca''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web|title=São João de Tarouca|url=https://www.geonames.org/8014517/sao-joao-de-tarouca.html|website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 606 and population density was 27 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name="ine">[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 22.46 km2.<ref name="dgt">{{Cite web|title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país|url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/|archive-date=2018-11-05|access-date=2018-11-05}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
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File:Sao Joao de Tarouca romanic bridge.jpg
File:Mosteiro sjt.jpg
File:Patrimonio sjt.jpg
File:Moinho sjt.jpg
File:Santa umbelina sjt.jpg
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Salzedas

2022-01-26T16:35:40Z

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'''Salzedas''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Salzedas |url=https://www.geonames.org/8013960/salzedas.html |website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 767 and population density was 86 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name=ine>[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 8.92 km2.<ref name=dgt>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país |access-date=2018-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |archive-date=2018-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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Salzedas

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'''Salzedas''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Salzedas |url=https://www.geonames.org/8013960/salzedas.html |website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 767 and population density was 86 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name=ine>[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 8.92 km2.<ref name=dgt>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país |access-date=2018-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |archive-date=2018-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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Tarouca

2022-01-26T16:04:05Z

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{{Infobox Portuguese subdivision
| type = municipality
| image_flag = Pt-trc1.png
| flag_border = no
| image_shield = TRC.png
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|region = [[Norte Region, Portugal|Norte]]
|CIM = [[Douro (intermunicipal community)|Douro]]
|district = [[Viseu District|Viseu]]
| leader_party = [[Socialist Party (Portugal)|PS]]
| leader_name = [[Mário Caetano Teixeira Ferreira|Mário Ferreira]]
| area_total_km2 = 100.08
| population_total = 8,046
| population_as_of = 2011
| parishes = [[#Parishes|7]]
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'''Tarouca''' ({{IPA-pt|tɐˈɾowkɐ|-|Pt-pt Tarouca FF.ogg}}) is a [[List of Portuguese municipalities|municipality]] and a city in [[Viseu District]] in [[Norte Region, Portugal|Norte Region]] and [[Douro Subregion]] in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,046,<ref name=ine>[http://www.ine.pt/xportal/xmain?xlang=en&xpid=INE&xpgid=ine_indicadores&indOcorrCod=0005889&contexto=pi&selTab=tab0 Instituto Nacional de Estatística]</ref> in an area of 100.08 km2.<ref name=dgt>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país |access-date=2018-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |archive-date=2018-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The city of Tarouca proper has about 3,400 residents; it was promoted to city in December 2004. The present mayor is Mário Caetano Teixeira Ferreira, elected by the [[Socialist Party (Portugal)|Socialist Party]]. The municipal holiday is June 29.

==Parishes==

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 7 civil parishes (''[[freguesia (Portugal)|freguesias]]''):<ref>{{cite web|title=Law nr. 11-A/2013, page 552 118|url=http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2013/01/01901/0000200147.pdf |accessdate=31 July 2014|author=Diário da República|author-link=Diário da República|language=Portuguese|format=pdf}}</ref>
* [[Gouviães e Ucanha]]
* [[Granja Nova]]
* [[Mondim da Beira]]
* [[Salzedas]]
* [[São João de Tarouca]]
* [[Tarouca e Dálvares]]
* [[Várzea da Serra]]

== Notable people ==
* [[José Leite de Vasconcelos]] (1858 in Ucanha, Tarouca – 1941) a Portuguese ethnographer, archaeologist and author who wrote extensively on Portuguese philology and prehistory.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tarouca.com Everything about Tarouca]
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/vitor107/sets/72057594054244439/ Photos from Tarouca]

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Granja Nova

2022-01-25T17:12:15Z

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'''Granja Nova''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Granja Nova |url=https://www.geonames.org/8013959/granja-nova.html |website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 396 and population density was 57 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name=ine>[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 6.86 km2.<ref name=dgt>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país |access-date=2018-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |archive-date=2018-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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Granja Nova

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'''Granja Nova''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Granja Nova |url=https://www.geonames.org/8013959/granja-nova.html |website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 396 and population density was 57 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name=ine>[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 6.86 km2.<ref name=dgt>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país |access-date=2018-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |archive-date=2018-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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2022-01-25T17:04:50Z

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'''Granja Nova''' is a [[Freguesia (Portugal)|civil parish]] in the municipality of [[Tarouca]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Granja Nova |url=https://www.geonames.org/8013959/granja-nova.html |website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> The population in 2011 was 396 and population density was 57 inhabitants per square kilometre,<ref name=ine>[http://www.ine.pt/ngt_server/attachfileu.jsp?look_parentBoui=165404348&att_display=n&att_download=y Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)], Census 2011 results according to the 2013 administrative division of Portugal</ref> in an area of 6.86 km2.<ref name=dgt>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |title=Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país |access-date=2018-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105172426/http://www.dgterritorio.pt/cartografia_e_geodesia/cartografia/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal_caop_/caop__download_/carta_administrativa_oficial_de_portugal___versao_2017__em_vigor_/ |archive-date=2018-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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Atlantic City, New Jersey

2022-01-24T16:08:16Z

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{{short description|City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Atlantic City, New Jersey
| official_name = City of Atlantic City
| settlement_type = [[City (New Jersey)|state]]
| nicknames = Monopoly City<ref name="Monopoly">Staff. [https://newjerseyhistory.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/atlantic_city_nicknames/ "Before DO AC, America's Playground & Monopoly City Thrived."], Researching New Jersey History, February 21, 2013. Accessed September 21, 2016.</ref> "The World's Famous Playground"<ref name=NJ2015>Kuperinsky, Amy. [http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/01/town_mottos_new_jersey_slogans.html "'The Jewel of the Meadowlands'?: N.J.'s best, worst and weirdest town slogans"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], January 22, 2015. Accessed July 12, 2016. "'Do AC,' the tourism campaign adopted in 2012 by the resort town, is managed by the Atlantic City Alliance, a marketing group whose impending dissolution is included in state plans.... Earlier in 2012, the city embraced 'The World's Famous Playground' as an official motto, replacing 'Always Turned On' from 2003 and the previous 'America's Favorite Playground' slogan."</ref>
| motto = {{nowrap|''Consilio et Prudentia'' {{smaller|([[Latin]])}} {{smaller|"By Counsel and Wisdom"}}}}<ref>{{cite book|chapter=City Coat of Arms, History of Atlantic City|last=Hall|first=John F|title=The Daily Union History of Atlantic City and County, New Jersey|publisher=The Daily Union Printing Company|location=Atlantic City, N.J.|year=1900|url=https://archive.org/details/dailyunionhistor00inhall|page=[https://archive.org/details/dailyunionhistor00inhall/page/139 139]}}</ref>
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| leader_name = [[Marty Small Sr.]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], December 31, 2021; appointed to serve an unexpired term)<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/dca/home/2020mayors.pdf 2020 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed February 1, 2020. As of date accessed, Frank Gilliam is incorrectly listed as mayor.</ref>
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|2 = Latoya Dunston (D)
|3 = Jeffree Fauntleroy II (D)
|4 = Jesse O. Kurtz ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
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|6 = Kaleem Shabazz (D)
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| leader_title2 = [[City manager|Administrator]]
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'''Atlantic City''', often known by its initials '''A.C.''', is a coastal [[Resort town|resort city]] in [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic County]], [[New Jersey]], United States,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geonames.org/4500546/atlantic-city.html|title=Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States|access-date=2022-01-24|website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> known for its [[casino]]s, [[Boardwalk (entertainment district)|boardwalk]], and beaches. In [[2020 United States census|2020]], the city had a population of 37,743.<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_atl/atlanticcity1.pdf Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Atlantic City city] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602222053/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_atl/atlanticcity1.pdf |date=June 2, 2013 }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed January 12, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807100630/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls |date=August 7, 2017 }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]], February 2011. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref><ref name="MetroPop">[https://archive.today/20200212153249/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/320M100US3412100?slice=GEO~320M100US3412100 DP-1 – Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metro Area; New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed January 12, 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/atlanticcitycitynewjersey/PST045219|website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> It was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]] and [[Galloway Township, New Jersey|Galloway Township]].<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. [https://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 67. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref> It is located on [[Absecon Island]] and borders [[Absecon, New Jersey|Absecon]], [[Brigantine, New Jersey|Brigantine]], [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]], [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]], Egg Harbor Township, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]].

Atlantic City inspired the U.S. version of the board game ''[[Monopoly (game)|Monopoly]]'', especially the street names. Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the [[Miss America]] pageant. In 1976, New Jersey voters legalized [[casino]] [[gambling]] in Atlantic City, and the first casino opened in 1978.

==History==
[[File:Brooklyn Museum - A High Tide at Atlantic City - William Trost Richards - overall.jpg|thumb|left|''A High Tide at Atlantic City'' by William Trost Richards is housed in the Brooklyn Museum.]]
[[File:Atlantic City Map 1877.jpg|thumb|left| ''Atlantic City'', 1877]]

===Early days===
For many years before the city was founded, the island site of the future settlement was the summer home of the [[Lenape]]. While the precise date of the first permanent occupation of what came to be Atlantic City has not been precisely determined, it is commonly thought that in 1783 Jeremiah Leeds first built and occupied an all year home on the island. However, it was not until 1850 that the idea arose to develop the location into a [[resort town]] and in early 1853 the name "Atlantic City" was adopted.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://acfpl.org/ac-history-menu/atlantic-city-faq-s/15-heston-archives/147-atlantic-city-history-22.html |title=Atlantic City History |website=Atlantic City Free Public Library |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101035934/http://acfpl.org/ac-history-menu/atlantic-city-faq-s/15-heston-archives/147-atlantic-city-history-22.html |archive-date=2021-11-01 }}</ref>

Because of its location in [[South Jersey]], hugging the Atlantic Ocean between marshlands and islands, Atlantic City was viewed by developers as prime real estate and a potential resort town. In 1853, the first commercial hotel, the Belloe House, was built at the intersection of Massachusetts and Atlantic Avenues.<ref>[https://cityofatlanticcity.org/?page_id=14 About Us], City of Atlantic City. Accessed June 24, 2019. "The first commercial hotel the Belloe House, located at Massachusetts and Atlantic Ave., was built in 1853, and operated till 1902."</ref>
The city was incorporated in 1854, the same year train service began on the [[Camden and Atlantic Railroad]].<ref>Thomas R. Winpenny, [http://www.ebhsoc.org/journal/index.php/journal/article/viewFile/88/84 ''The engineer as promoter : Richerd B. Osborne, The Camden and Atlantic Railroad, and the creation of Atlantic City''], Essays in Economic and Business History, 2004</ref> Built on the edge of the bay, this served as the direct link of this remote parcel of land with [[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania. That same year, construction of the [[Absecon Lighthouse]], designed by [[George Meade]] of the [[Corps of Topographical Engineers]], was approved, with work initiated the next year.<ref name=LighthouseHistory>[http://www.abseconlighthouse.org/history/index.asp#top History], [[Absecon Lighthouse]]. Accessed July 27, 2017. "1854 – After a decade of prompting from Jonathan Pitney, considered by most to be the 'father' of Atlantic City, the U.S. Lighthouse Service requested and received a $35,000 appropriation from Congress for a lighthouse on Absecon Island.... 1855 Construction began under the direction of Major Hartman Bache."</ref> By 1874, almost 500,000 passengers a year were coming to Atlantic City by rail. In ''Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City'', "Atlantic City's Godfather"<ref>Strauss, Robert. [http://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-living/people/atlantic-citys-godfather/ "Judge Nelson Johnson: Atlantic City's GodfatherA Q&A with Judge Nelson Johnson, whose book—Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City—was made into an HBO miniseries."], ''[[New Jersey Monthly]]'', August 16, 2010. Accessed October 15, 2015.</ref> Nelson Johnson describes the inspiration of Dr. [[Jonathan Pitney]] (the "Father of Atlantic City"<ref>Cunningham, John T. [https://archive.org/details/thisisnewjersey0000cunn/page/241 ''This is New Jersey''], p. 241. [[Rutgers University Press]], 1994. {{ISBN|9780813521411}}. Accessed October 15, 2015.</ref>) to develop Atlantic City as a health resort, his efforts to convince the municipal authorities that a railroad to the beach would be beneficial, his successful alliance with Samuel Richards (entrepreneur and member of the most influential family in southern New Jersey at the time) to achieve that goal, the actual building of the railroad, and the experience of the first 600 riders, who "were chosen carefully by Samuel Richards and Jonathan Pitney":<ref name="Johnson, Nelson 2010 30">{{cite book|title=''Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City''|publisher=Medford, New Jersey: Plexus Publishing, Inc.|year=2010|last=Johnson|first=Nelson|others=Foreword by Terence Winter|page=30}}</ref>

<blockquote>After arriving in Atlantic City, a second train brought the visitors to the door of the resort's first public lodging, the United States Hotel. The hotel was owned by the railroad. It was a sprawling, four-story structure built to house 2,000 guests. It opened while it was still under construction, with only one wing standing, and even that wasn't completed. By year's end, when it was fully constructed, the United States Hotel was not only the first hotel in Atlantic City but also the largest in the nation. Its rooms totaled more than 600, and its grounds covered some 14 acres.</blockquote>

The first [[Boardwalk (entertainment district)|boardwalk]] was built in 1870 along a portion of the beach in an effort to help hotel owners keep sand out of their lobbies. Businesses were restricted and the boardwalk was removed each year at the end of the peak season.<ref>[http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/mediaonline/story_ideas_detail.aspx?NewsID=80 "Atlantic City Boardwalk: A Stroll On the Wooden Way is Steeped in History"], Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. Accessed August 23, 2013.</ref> Because of its effectiveness and popularity, the boardwalk was expanded in length and width, and modified several times in subsequent years. The historic length of the boardwalk, before the destructive [[1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane]], was about {{cvt|7|mi|km}} and it extended from Atlantic City to [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport]], through [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor]] and [[Margate City, New Jersey|Margate]].<ref>Schwartz, David. [http://casinoconnectionac.com/issue/september_2005/article/storm_of_the_century "Storm of the Century: The Hurricane of '44 pounded Atlantic City like no other storm"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101033322/http://casinoconnectionac.com/issue/september_2005/article/storm_of_the_century |date=November 1, 2012 }}, ''Casino Connection AC'', Vol. 2, No. 9, September 2005. Accessed August 23, 2013.</ref>

The first road connecting the city to the mainland at [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]] was completed in 1870 and charged a 30-cent toll. Albany Avenue was the first road to the mainland available without a toll.<ref>[http://www.cityofatlanticcity.org/about.aspx History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703055539/http://cityofatlanticcity.org/about.aspx |date=July 3, 2013 }}, City of Atlantic City. Accessed June 19, 2013.</ref>

By 1878, because of the growing popularity of the city, one railroad line could no longer keep up with demand. Soon, the [[Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railway]] was also constructed to transport tourists to Atlantic City. At this point massive hotels like The United States and Surf House, as well as smaller rooming houses, had sprung up all over town. The United States Hotel took up a full city block between Atlantic, Pacific, Delaware, and Maryland Avenues. These hotels were not only impressive in size, but featured the most updated amenities, and were considered quite luxurious for their time.

===Boom period===
[[File:Chalfonte hotel brochure013.JPG|220px|left|thumb|Haddon Hall Hotel depicted on a postcard]]
In the early part of the 20th century, Atlantic City went through a radical building boom. Many of the modest boarding houses that dotted the boardwalk were replaced with large hotels. Two of the city's most distinctive hotels were the [[Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel]] and the [[Traymore Hotel]].

In 1903, Josiah White III bought a parcel of land near Ohio Avenue and the boardwalk and built the [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne style]] Marlborough House. The hotel was a success and, in 1905–06, he chose to expand the hotel and bought another parcel of land adjacent to his Marlborough House. In an effort to make his new hotel a source of conversation, White hired the architectural firm of Price and McLanahan. The firm made use of [[reinforced concrete]], a new building material invented by Jean-Louis Lambot in 1848 (Joseph Monier received the patent in 1867). The hotel's Spanish and Moorish themes, capped off with its signature dome and chimneys, represented a step forward from other hotels that had a classically designed influence. White named the new hotel the Blenheim and merged the two hotels into the Marlborough-Blenheim. [[Bally's Atlantic City]] was later constructed at this location.
[[File:Atlantic City Boardwalk crowd in front of Blenheim hotel 1911 re-retouched.jpg|thumb|Atlantic City Boardwalk crowd in front of Blenheim hotel, 1911 (retouched)]]
The Traymore Hotel was located at the corner of Illinois Avenue and the boardwalk. Begun in 1879 as a small boarding house, the hotel grew through a series of uncoordinated expansions. By 1914, the hotel's owner, Daniel White, taking a hint from the Marlborough-Blenheim, commissioned the firm of Price and McLanahan to build an even bigger hotel. Rising 16 stories, the tan brick and gold-capped hotel would become one of the city's best-known landmarks. The hotel made use of ocean-facing hotel rooms by jutting its wings farther from the main portion of the hotel along Pacific Avenue.

One by one, additional large hotels were constructed along the boardwalk, including the Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and the Breakers. The Quaker-owned Chalfonte House, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanked North Carolina Avenue at the beach end. Over the years, their original wood-frame structures would be enlarged, and even moved closer to the beach. The modern Chalfonte Hotel, eight stories tall, opened in 1904. The modern Haddon Hall was built in stages and was completed in 1929, at eleven stories. By this time, they were under the same ownership and merged into the [[Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel]], becoming the city's largest hotel with nearly 1,000 rooms. By 1930, the Claridge, the city's last large hotel before the casinos, opened its doors. The 400-room Claridge was built by a partnership that included renowned Philadelphia contractor [[John McShain]]. At 24 stories, it would become known as the "Skyscraper by the Sea." The city became known as "The World's Playground".<ref>[https://archive.org/stream/atlanticcityworl01nati/atlanticcityworl01nati_djvu.txt ''Atlantic City, the world's playground''], National City Advertising Company, 1922. Accessed October 15, 2015.</ref><ref>Staff. [http://www.bangkokpost.com/arts-and-culture/film/213897/the-world-playground "The World's Playground"], ''[[Bangkok Post]]'', March 12, 2010. Accessed June 23, 2016.</ref>

In 1883, [[salt water taffy]] was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm, soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water. He sold some "salt water taffy" to a girl, who proudly walked down to the beach to show her friends. Bradley's mother was in the back of the store when the sale was made, and loved the name, and so [[salt water taffy]] was born.<ref>Donohue, Jeanne. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=11224176B7C4EAA0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Family / Boardwalk Tradition: Salt Water Taffy"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 8, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/media/story-ideas/details.aspx?NewsID=84 "Taffy Madness"], AtlanticCityNJ.com. Accessed December 21, 2016. "The year was 1880. Mr. Bradley, a young candy merchant, had a stand on the Boardwalk. One night the little stand, which was only a couple steps from the sand, was swamped by an evening storm."</ref>

===Prohibition era===
[[File:Boardwalk Hall—Atlantic City coat of arms.jpg|thumb|{{lang|la|Consilio et prudentia}}, Atlantic City's motto, along with its coat of arms on historic [[Boardwalk Hall]], built during Prohibition]]
The 1920s, with tourism at its peak, are considered by many historians as Atlantic City's golden age. During [[Prohibition]], which was enacted nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restaurants. It was during Prohibition that [[racketeer]] and political boss [[Enoch L. Johnson|Enoch L. "Nucky" Johnson]] rose to power. Prohibition was largely unenforced in Atlantic City, and, because alcohol that had been smuggled into the city with the acquiescence of local officials could be readily obtained at restaurants and other establishments, the resort's popularity grew further.<ref>[http://atlanticcityexperience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=4 "Nucky's Empire: The Prohibition Years – Prohibition in a Wide Open Town"], The Atlantic City Experience. Accessed December 19, 2011. "In Atlantic City, Prohibition was essentially unenforced by the local authorities. Atlantic City was a well-known haven for those seeking alcohol. The tourist-based economy of the resort encouraged business owners to provide whatever was needed to make the visitors happy."</ref> The city then dubbed itself as "The World's Playground". Nucky Johnson's income, which reached as much as $500,000 annually, came from the [[Kickback (bribery)|kickbacks]] he took on illegal liquor, gambling and prostitution operating in the city, as well as from kickbacks on construction projects.<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1968/12/10/archives/enoch-l-johnson-exboss-in-jersey-prohibitionera-ruler-of-atlantic.html "Enoch L. Johnson, Ex-Boss in Jersey – Prohibition-Era Ruler of Atlantic City, 85, Dies"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 10, 1968, p. 47. Accessed February 4, 2012. "Most of Johnson's income in his heyday came from the percentage he took on each gallon of illegal liquor... Johnson's income from vice amounted to more than $500,000 a year, investigators said."</ref>

During this time, Atlantic City was led by mayor [[Edward L. Bader]], known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City.<ref name="casino">Schwartz, David. [http://casinoconnectionac.com/issue/november-2010/article/crossing-the-goal-line "Crossing the Goal Line"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708123102/http://casinoconnectionac.com/issue/november-2010/article/crossing-the-goal-line |date=July 8, 2011 }}, ''Casino Connection'', Vol. 7, No. 11, November 2010. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref> Despite opposition, he had Atlantic City purchase the land that became the city's municipal airport and high school football stadium, both of which were later named [[Bader Field]] in his honor.<ref>Harris-Para, Barbara. [http://www.tc.faa.gov/act4/insidethefence/2006/0102_16_bader.htm "Bader Field: Past, Present and Future"], [[Federal Aviation Administration]]. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref> He led the initiative, in 1923, to construct the [[Atlantic City High School]] at Albany and Atlantic Avenues.<ref name="casino"/> Bader, in November 1923, initiated a public referendum, during the general election, at which time residents approved the construction of a Convention Center. The city passed an ordinance approving a bond issue for $1.5 million to be used for the purchase of land for Convention Hall, now known as the [[Boardwalk Hall]], finalized September 30, 1924.<ref>[http://www.boardwalkhall.com/pastevents.asp History of Events at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730085045/http://www.boardwalkhall.com/pastevents.asp |date=July 30, 2014 }}, [[Boardwalk Hall]]. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref> Bader was also a driving force behind the creation of the [[Miss America]] competition.<ref name=Good2010>Good, Dan. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/blogs/boardwalk_empire/article_29fbac66-f37a-11df-9f2e-001cc4c002e0.html "Atlantic City's Bader beloved for good reason"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', November 18, 2010. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref>

In May 1929, Johnson hosted a [[Atlantic City Conference|conference]] for [[organized crime]] figures from all across America that created a [[National Crime Syndicate]]. The men who called this meeting were [[Luciano crime family#Masseria|Masseria family]] [[caporegime|lieutenant]] [[Charlie Luciano|Charles "Lucky" Luciano]] and former Chicago [[Chicago Outfit|South Side Gang]] [[crime boss|boss]] [[Johnny Torrio|Johnny "the Fox" Torrio]], with heads of the [[Bugs and Meyer Mob]], [[Meyer Lansky]] and [[Bugsy Siegel|Benjamin Siegel]], being used as muscle for the meeting.<ref>Harper, Derek. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/years-ago-the-mob-came-to-atlantic-city-for-a/article_3d2aedaa-856e-5e81-8e5a-9db020bed549.html "80 years ago, the Mob came to Atlantic City for a little strategic planning"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', May 13, 2009. Accessed July 27, 2017. "Eighty years ago today, mobsters from around the United States descended on 'The World's Playground' for the start of a secret four-day convention. When the 'Atlantic City Conference' broke up May 16, the groundwork had been laid for the nation's first organized-crime syndicate, a network that crisscrossed the nation and took decades to disentangle."</ref> Gangster and businessman [[Al Capone]] attended the conference and was photographed walking along the Atlantic City boardwalk with Johnson.<ref>[https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/when-the-mob-and-al-capone-came-to-atlantic-city/article_d7d281c7-4b8e-5b0d-b7d2-806e97d42d62.html "When the mob and Al Capone came to Atlantic City for some strategic planning"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', January 16, 2017. Accessed March 18, 2020. "Nucky, second from right, walks the Boardwalk with Al Capone, third from right, and other mob figures for the May 1929 'Atlantic Convention' of organized crime figures from around the nation."</ref>

===Nightclub era===
The 1930s through the 1960s were a heyday for nightclub entertainment. Popular venues on the white-populated south side included the [[500 Club]], the [[Clicquot Club]], and the [[Jockey Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey)|Jockey Club]]. On the north side, home to African Americans in the racially segregated city, a black entertainment district reigned on Kentucky Avenue. Four major nightclubs – [[Club Harlem]], the [[Paradise Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey)|Paradise Club]], [[Grace's Little Belmont]], and [[Wonder Gardens]] – drew both black and white patrons. During the summer tourist season, jazz and R&B music could be heard into the wee hours of the morning. [[Soul food]] restaurants and [[Ribs (food)|ribs]] joints also lined Kentucky Avenue, including [[Wash's Restaurant]],<ref>[http://www.atlanticcityexperience.org/10005-experience-the/ky-and-the-curb/224-wash-s-restaurant.html Wash's Restaurant] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820105709/http://www.atlanticcityexperience.org/10005-experience-the/ky-and-the-curb/224-wash-s-restaurant.html |date=August 20, 2018 }}, Atlantic City Experience. Accessed December 21, 2016.</ref> Jerry's and Sap's.<ref>Bykofsky, Stuard D. [https://web.archive.org/web/20160817054437/http://articles.philly.com/1987-03-03/entertainment/26219003_1_sam-cooke-harlem-band-musicians "Harlem Nocturne: Requiem For A Club"], ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'', March 3, 1987, backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of August 17, 2016. Accessed January 13, 2017.</ref>

===Decline and resurgence===
[[File:The Tropicana.JPG|thumb|[[Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City|The Tropicana]] from the boardwalk]]
Like many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-to-late 20th century. The neighborhood known as the "Inlet" became particularly impoverished. The reasons for the resort's decline were multi-layered. First, the automobile became more readily available to many Americans after the war. Atlantic City had initially relied upon visitors coming by train and staying for a couple of weeks. The car allowed them to come and go as they pleased, and many people would spend only a few days, rather than weeks. The [[Suburbanization#United States|advent of suburbia]] also played a significant role. With many families moving to their own private houses, luxuries such as home air conditioning and swimming pools diminished their interest in flocking to the luxury beach resorts during the hot summer. Finally, the rise of relatively cheap jet airline service allowed visitors to travel to year-round resort cities such as [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]] and the [[The Bahamas|Bahamas]].<ref>Ryan, Robert. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Kv8PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Jo0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=1641,5311455&dq=atlantic-city+decline+jet+travel+miami&hl=en "Casinos mean facelift for Atlantic City"], ''[[Boca Raton News]]'', October 24, 1978. Accessed August 23, 2013. "Drawn by the year-round warmth of southern vacation spots, tourists have increasingly abandoned Atlantic City. Less expensive high-speed jet travel and rising middle-class affluence hastened the decline."</ref>

[[File:Trump Taj Mahal and Chairman Tower.JPG|alt=|left|thumb|View of Trump Taj Mahal and Chairman Tower from the Boardwalk]]
The city hosted the [[1964 Democratic National Convention]] which nominated [[Lyndon Johnson]] for president and [[Hubert Humphrey]] as vice president. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period of economic decline. Many felt that the friendship between Johnson and [[Governor of New Jersey]] [[Richard J. Hughes]] led Atlantic City to host the Democratic Convention.<ref>Waltzer, Jim. [http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/news-and-views/waltz-through-time/when_the_democrats_came_to_town-50963622.html "When the Democrats Came to Town: Atlantic City hosted LBJ and company in 1964 and it was not an artistic success"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110114134100/http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/news-and-views/waltz-through-time/when_the_democrats_came_to_town-50963622.html |date=January 14, 2011 }}, ''Atlantic City Weekly'', November 23, 2006. Accessed February 4, 2012. "The Democratic minions launched their opening ceremonies on Aug. 24 in Atlantic City, chosen for no small reason due to Johnson's close friendship with New Jersey Governor Richard Hughes."</ref>

By the late 1960s, many of the resort's once great hotels were suffering from high vacancy rates. Most of them were either shut down, converted to cheap apartments, or converted to nursing home facilities by the end of the decade. Prior to and during the advent of legalized gambling, many of these hotels were demolished. The Breakers, [[Chelsea Hotel (Atlantic City)|The Chelsea]], the Brighton, the Shelburne, the Mayflower, the [[Traymore Hotel|Traymore]] and the [[Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel|Marlborough-Blenheim]] were demolished in the 1970s and 1980s. Of the many pre-casino resorts that bordered the boardwalk, only the Claridge, the Dennis, the [[Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Atlantic City)|Ritz-Carlton]], and the Haddon Hall survive to this day as parts of [[Bally's Atlantic City]], a condo complex, and [[Resorts Atlantic City]]. The old Ambassador Hotel was purchased by Ramada in 1978 and was gutted to become the [[Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City]], only reusing the steelwork of the original building.<ref>Hoffman, Lori. [http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/casinos/features/Tropicana-Celebrates-30th-Anniversary-133542943.html?page=3&comments=1&showAll= "Tropicana Celebrates 30 Years in Atlantic City; The casino has had a bumpy ride in last decade, but is currently on the rise again"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715191629/http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/casinos/features/Tropicana-Celebrates-30th-Anniversary-133542943.html?page=3&comments=1&showAll= |date=July 15, 2014 }}, ''Atlantic City Weekly'', November 9, 2011. Accessed August 23, 2013. "Tropicana Milestones• 1978: Ramada purchases the former Ambassador Hotel building for $20 million• 1981: Tropicana Atlantic City officially opens on November 23 including indoor amusement area Tivoli Pier"</ref> Smaller hotels off the boardwalk, such as the [[Madison Hotel (Atlantic City)|Madison]] also survived.
[[File:Borgata.jpg|thumb|[[The Borgata]] is Atlantic City's highest grossing casino.]]

===Legalized gambling===
{{Main|Gambling in New Jersey}}
In an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum, approving [[casino]] gambling for Atlantic City; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass. Immediately after the legislation passed, the owners of the [[Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel]] began converting it into the Resorts International. It was the first legal casino in the eastern United States when it opened on May 26, 1978.<ref>Clarity, James F. [https://www.nytimes.com/1978/05/27/archives/its-place-your-bets-as-easts-first-casino-opens-its-place-your-bets.html "It's 'Place Your Bets' at Opening Of First Gambling Casino in East An Inlay of Gaudiness 'So Far, It Looks Good' 'It Rained Quarters' Huge Crowds Expected Minority Groups Complain"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 27, 1978. Accessed August 8, 2018.</ref> Other casinos were soon constructed along the Boardwalk and, later, in the marina district for a total of eleven today.{{when|date=November 2021}} The introduction of gambling did not, however, quickly eliminate many of the urban problems that plagued Atlantic City. Many people have suggested that it only served to exacerbate those problems, as attested to by the stark contrast between tourism intensive areas and the adjacent impoverished working-class neighborhoods.<ref>Bryant Simon, ''Boardwalk of Dreams: Atlantic City and the fate of urban America'' (New York: Oxford University Press, 2004).</ref> In addition, Atlantic City has been less popular than Las Vegas as a gambling city in the United States.<ref>[[Florence Fabricant|Fabricant, Florence]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/26/dining/26city.html "Atlantic City Is In on the Bet"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', October 26, 2005. Accessed February 4, 2012.</ref> [[Donald Trump]] helped bring big name boxing bouts to the city to attract customers to his casinos. The boxer [[Mike Tyson]] had most of his fights in Atlantic City in the 1980s, which helped Atlantic City achieve nationwide attention as a gambling resort.<ref>Berger, Phil. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/tampabay/access/51253573.html?dids=51253573:51253573&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+23%252C+1988&author=PHIL+BERGER&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&desc=Trump+fights+to+make+Atlantic+City+king&pqatl=google "Trump fights to make Atlantic City king"], ''[[Tampa Bay Times]]'', January 23, 1988. Accessed February 4, 2012. "But lately, Trump has begun to show that knack for the bottom line in another endeavor. In less than a year he has become a force in the world of boxing in Atlantic City, N.J., buying the live rights to prime-time bouts that once were almost exclusive to Las Vegas casinos."</ref> Numerous [[List of tallest buildings in Atlantic City|highrise condominiums]] were built for use as permanent residences or second homes.<ref>Janson, Donald. [https://www.nytimes.com/1983/08/28/realestate/atlantic-city-condominiums-bought-for-fun-and-profit.html "Atlantic Condominiums Bought for Fun and Profit"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 28, 1983. Accessed October 15, 2015. "Five years after the first casino opened in Atlantic City and began to transform the shabby Boardwalk into a boulevard of gambling and entertainment emporiums, major high-rise luxury condominium projects are beginning to pierce the city's skyline."</ref> By end of the decade it was one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.<ref>Painton, Priscilla. [http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,958614-4,00.html "Atlantic City, New Jersey Boardwalk Of Broken DreamsThe hometown of the con job may now be the victim of one"], ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'', September 25, 1989. Accessed October 15, 2015. "Today Atlantic City has enough class to bring Cher, the queen of camp, back to the concert stage, enough savvy to have harvested $2.73 billion in the last year from bettors in its casinos, and enough allure to be the most popular destination in America."</ref>

==== Sports betting in Atlantic City ====
On June 27, 2017, the Supreme Court agreed to hear ''[[Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association]]'' and heard oral arguments in December 2017. Then, on May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that the [[Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992|Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act]] (PASPA) was unconstitutional. The act was overturned, allowing New Jersey to move ahead with plans to implement legalized sports betting.

Despite being the state to initiate the landmark ruling, New Jersey was actually the third state to legalize sports betting following Nevada and Delaware. Gov. [[Phil Murphy]] signed the legislation into law on June 11, 2018, prompting several casino brands to launch [[sportsbook]]s, particularly in Atlantic City.

===Modern-day challenges===
[[File:Atlantic City NJ night.jpg|thumb|left|Night time view of Atlantic City]]
With the redevelopment of the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and the opening of [[Foxwoods Resort Casino]] and [[Mohegan Sun]] in [[List of casinos in Connecticut|Connecticut]] in the early 1990s, along with newly built casinos in the nearby [[List of casinos in Pennsylvania|Philadelphia metro area]] in the 2000s, Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to its failure to diversify away from gaming. Determined to expand, in 1999 the Atlantic City Redevelopment Authority partnered with Las Vegas casino mogul [[Steve Wynn]] to develop a new roadway to a barren section of the city near the Marina. Nicknamed "The Tunnel Project", Steve Wynn planned the proposed 'Mirage Atlantic City' around the idea that he would connect the $330 million tunnel stretching {{cvt|2.5|mi}} from the [[Atlantic City Expressway]] to his new resort. The roadway was later officially named the [[Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector]], and funnels incoming traffic off of the expressway into the city's marina district and the city of [[Brigantine, New Jersey|Brigantine]].<ref>Kraft, Randy. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/mcall/access/79645003.html?dids=79645003:79645003&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+02%2C+2001&author=RANDY+KRAFT+Of+The+Morning+Call&pub=Morning+Call&desc=Atlantic+City+is+gambling+on+a+brighter+future&pqatl=google "Atlantic City is gambling on a brighter future"], ''[[The Morning Call]]'', September 2, 2001. Accessed January 13, 2012. "Another major improvement is the $330 million Atlantic City- Brigantine connector project, locally known simply as the tunnel. The new 2.5-mile (4.2 km) long highway with a 2,200-foot (670-meter) tunnel opened on July 31. A toll free extension of the Atlantic City Expressway, which links Atlantic City and Philadelphia, it connects the south end of the expressway to casinos in Atlantic City's marina district as well as to neighboring Brigantine."</ref>

Although Wynn's plans for development in the city were scrapped in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new roadway prompted Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage to build Atlantic City's newest casino. [[The Borgata]] opened in July 2003, and its success brought an influx of developers to Atlantic City with plans for building grand Las Vegas style mega casinos to revitalize the aging city.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.nbcnews.com/id/21886619/#.Vh_AzysnqKI "Atlantic City to be transformed by 2012; Luxury mega-casinos to change the face of New Jersey's gambling capital"], [[MSNBC]], November 20, 2007. Accessed October 15, 2015.</ref>

Owing to economic conditions and the [[late 2000s recession]], many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was [[Pinnacle Entertainment]], who purchased the [[Sands Atlantic City]] for $250-$270 million, closed it on November 11, 2006, with plans to replace it with a larger casino.<ref name=parmley>{{cite news|title=Pinnacle to buy Sands, adjacent Boardwalk site|newspaper=The Philadelphia Inquirer|author=Suzette Parmley|date=September 6, 2006|url=http://articles.philly.com/2006-09-06/business/25414027_1_pinnacle-entertainment-aztar-smallest-casino|access-date=2014-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061052/http://articles.philly.com/2006-09-06/business/25414027_1_pinnacle-entertainment-aztar-smallest-casino |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="PoA"/> The following year, the resort was demolished in a dramatic, Las Vegas styled implosion, the first of its kind in Atlantic City. While Pinnacle Entertainment intended to replace it with a $1.5–2 billion casino resort, the company canceled its construction plans and sold the land for $29.5 million.<ref name="PoA">Bogdan, Jennifer. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/former-sands-casino-hotel-site-sells-for-million/article_bf1a74a4-46fa-11e3-b57a-0019bb2963f4.html "Former Sands Casino Hotel site sells for $29.5 million"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', November 6, 2013. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref> [[MGM Resorts International]] announced in October 2007 that it would pull out of all development for Atlantic City, effectively ending their plans for the [[MGM Grand Atlantic City]].<ref>[[Gary Rivlin|Rivlin, Gary]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/11/business/11casino.html?_r=0 "MGM Plans Casino Resort to Rival Best of Las Vegas"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', October 11, 2007. Accessed October 15, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=101502&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1060878&highlight= "MGM Mirage Announces Plan for Multi-Billion Dollar Resort Complex on 72-Acre Site in Atlantic City"], Investor Relations, October 10, 2007. Accessed October 15, 2015. "MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM) announced today the company's Board of Directors has approved the development of a major resort casino project at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The new resort will have a budget in the $4.5–$5 billion range, not including value of the land and associated costs."</ref>

In 2006, [[Morgan Stanley]] purchased {{cvt|20|acres}} directly north of the [[Showboat Atlantic City]] Hotel and Casino for a new $2 billion plus casino resort.<ref>Stutz, Howard. [http://www.lvrj.com/business/heads-butt-over-plan-for-boardwalk-bounceback-89350382.html "Heads butt over plan for Boardwalk bounceback"], ''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]'', March 28, 2010. Accessed January 13, 2012.</ref> [[Revel Entertainment Group]] was named as the project's developer for the [[Revel Casino]]. Revel was hindered with many problems, the biggest setback occurring in April 2010 when Morgan Stanley, the owner of 90% of Revel Entertainment Group, decided to discontinue funding for continued construction and put its stake in Revel up for sale. Early in 2010 the New Jersey state legislature passed a bill offering tax incentives to attract new investors and complete the job, but a poll by [[Fairleigh Dickinson University]]'s [[Fairleigh Dickinson University#PublicMind|PublicMind]] released in March 2010 showed that 60% of voters opposed the legislation, and two of three of those who opposed it "strongly" opposed it.<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304620304575166102780084846 "How Odds of Success Got Longer for Morgan Stanley's Casino Plan"], ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''. April 5, 2010. Accessed February 17, 2011. [https://archive.today/20211101042811/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304620304575166102780084846 Archived] November 1, 2021, at [[archive.today]].</ref><ref>"[http://publicmind.fdu.edu/revelbailout/ N.J. Voters Disapprove of Revel Bailout]" Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind. March 31, 2011.</ref> Ultimately, Governor [[Chris Christie]] offered Revel $261 million in state tax credits to assist the casino once it opened.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/revel_entertainment_gets_over.html "Revel Entertainment gets $1B financing to finish Atlantic City casino"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', February 17, 2011. Accessed January 13, 2012. "Revel Entertainment said Thursday that it has secured the final $1 billion-plus it needs to finish its half-built casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, a project that is widely considered the best chance for the nation's second-largest gambling market to recover from four years of plunging revenue ... Gov. Chris Christie has committed $261 million in state tax credits to help Revel once it's open"</ref> {{As of|2011|03}}, Revel had completed all of the exterior work and had continued work on the interior after finally receiving the funding necessary to complete construction. It had a soft opening in April 2012, and was fully open by May 2012. Ten months later, in February 2013, after serious losses and a write-down in the value of the resort from $2.4 billion to $450 million, Revel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It was restructured but still could not carry on and re-entered bankruptcy on June 19, 2014. It was put up for sale, however as no suitable bids were received the resort closed its doors on September 2, 2014. The property was bought by AC Ocean Walk, LLC for $200 million in 2017, and reopened in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |website=[[NJ.com]] |first=Jeff |last=Goldman |title=Shuttered Revel casino in Atlantic City sold, could reopen next year |url=https://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2017/12/revel_in_atlantic_city_expected_to_be_sold_and_re-.html |url-status=live |date=2017-12-11 |orig-date=last updated 2019-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101034345/https://www.nj.com/business/2017/12/revel_in_atlantic_city_expected_to_be_sold_and_re-.html |archive-date=2021-11-01 }}</ref><ref>Staff. [http://www.atlanticcitynews.net/index.php/sid/225274051 "Thousands out of work in Atlantic City as big casinos shut doors"], Atlantic City News.Net, September 1, 2014. Accessed October 15, 2015. "Showboat, which has operated on the city's boardwalk for 27 years shut its doors on Sunday. On Tuesday the glittering new $2.4 billion Revel Casino will close. Later in September Trump Plaza will close its doors. On 13 January this year the [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|Atlantic Club]] which was completed in 1980 as the Golden Nugget, which then became the Bally Grand, and a Hilton was the first of the four major casinos to close this year."</ref>

In the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casino revenue declining from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.9 billion in 2013, the state saw a drop in money from its 8% tax on those earnings, which is used to fund programs for senior citizens and the disabled.<ref>Young, Elise; and Dopp, Terrence. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-09-08/n-j-considers-ending-atlantic-city-s-gambling-monopoly "N.J. Considers Ending Atlantic City's Gambling Monopoly"], ''[[Bloomberg Business]]'', September 8, 2014. Accessed October 15, 2015. "Voters may be asked as soon as November 2015 to overturn an almost 40-year-old law that gave Atlantic City a monopoly on gambling in New Jersey.... With as many as five of Atlantic City's 12 casinos closing this year, some lawmakers say allowing gambling in other towns is crucial to reclaim revenue that has gone to New York and Philadelphia."</ref>

"[[Hurricane Sandy|Superstorm Sandy]]" struck Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power-outages but left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, despite widespread belief that the city's boardwalk had been destroyed. The source of the misinformation was a widely circulated photograph of a damaged section of the Boardwalk that was slated for repairs, prior to the storm, and incorrect news reports at the time of the disaster.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.nj.com/atlantic/index.ssf/2013/05/most_finally_believe_that_sandy_didnt_destroy_atlantic_city_boardwalk.html "Most finally believe that Sandy didn't destroy Atlantic City boardwalk, poll says"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', May 28, 2013. Accessed July 7, 2013. "Due to Sandy's track, Atlantic City suffered minimal damage and reopened for business five to seven days after the storm."</ref> The storm produced an all-time record low barometric pressure reading of 943 mb (27.85") for not only Atlantic City, but the state of New Jersey.<ref>[[Tom Skilling|Skilling, Tom]]. [http://chicagoweathercenter.com/blog/historic-sandy-landfalls-8-pm-monday-evening-near-atlantic-city-with-lowest-barometric-pressure-of-any-storm-on-record-in-new-jersey-chicago-being-blasted-by-powerhouse-circulation-on-storms-west-s "Historic Sandy landfalls 8 pm Monday evening near Atlantic City with lowest barometric pressure of any storm on record in New Jersey; Chicago being blasted by powerhouse circulation on storms' west side"], [[WGN-TV|WGN-9 Chicago Weather Center]], October 30, 2012. Accessed October 15, 2015. "Sandy came ashore with an ear-popping central pressure of 943 mb (27.85″) at landfall—a reading MUCH lower (nearly 30 mb lower)than the 972 mb (28.70″) pressure at the center of the so-called October 1991 ''Perfect Storm'', immortalized in the Sebastian Junger book which was later made into a film."</ref>

Atlantic City has one of the highest rates of foreclosures in the country, particularly affecting Black residents in neighborhoods segregated by [[redlining]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Erasing New Jersey's Red Lines|url=https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/njisj/pages/689/attachments/original/1588358478/Erasing_New_Jersey's_Red_Lines_Final.pdf?1588358478|website=New Jersey Institute for Social Justice}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Atlantic City had a total area of 17.21 square miles (44.59 km2), including 10.76 square miles (27.87 km2) of land and 6.45 square miles (16.72 km2) of water (37.50%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />

The city is located on {{cvt|8.1|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} [[Absecon Island]], along with [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]], [[Margate City, New Jersey|Margate City]] and [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport]] to the southwest.<ref>[http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/cenap-dp/projects/absecon/absecon.htm Absecon Island Shore Protection Project] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110517095010/http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/cenap-dp/projects/absecon/absecon.htm |date=May 17, 2011 }}, [[United States Army Corps of Engineers]]. Accessed May 1, 2008. "Construct an approximate $63 million beach and dune system along the {{cvt|8.1|mi|km|adj=on}} oceanfront of Absecon Island that includes, the cities of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport."</ref>

Atlantic City borders the Atlantic County municipalities of [[Absecon, New Jersey|Absecon]], [[Brigantine, New Jersey|Brigantine]], [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]], [[Galloway Township, New Jersey|Galloway Township]], [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]] and [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]].<ref>[https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/837872/touches.html Areas touching Atlantic City], MapIt. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.atlantic-county.org/freeholders/distict-map.asp Atlantic County District Map], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]]. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]]. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

The city is located {{cvt|60|mi|km}} southeast of [[Philadelphia]] and {{cvt|125|mi}} south of New York City.

[[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|Unincorporated communities]], localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed May 22, 2015.</ref>

{{Geographic Location
| Centre = Atlantic City
| North = [[Galloway Township, New Jersey|Galloway Township]]
| Northeast = [[Brigantine, New Jersey|Brigantine]]
| East = Atlantic Ocean
| Southeast = Atlantic Ocean
| South = [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]] [[Margate City, New Jersey|Margate City]]
| Southwest = [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]] [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]]
| West = [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]] [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]]
| Northwest = [[Absecon, New Jersey|Absecon]]
}}

===Climate===

According to the [[Köppen climate classification]] system, Atlantic City, New Jersey, has a [[humid subtropical climate]] (''Cfa'') with warm, moderately humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32 °F (> 0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50 °F (≥ 10 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 72 °F (≥ 22 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Atlantic City, a cooling afternoon [[sea breeze]] is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with [[heat index]] values ≥ 95 °F (≥ 35 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with [[wind chill]] values < 0 °F (< -18 °C). The [[plant hardiness zone]] at Atlantic City Beach is 7b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 9 °F (-13 °C).<ref name="USDA">[https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/InteractiveMap.aspx USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map], [[United States Department of Agriculture]]. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref> The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is {{cvt|12|to|18|in}}, and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in [[nor'easter]] activity.

{{Atlantic City, New Jersey weatherbox}}

{{Weather box
|location = [[Atlantic City International Airport]], New Jersey 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1958–present
|single line = Y
|collapsed = Y
|Jan record high F = 78
|Feb record high F = 76
|Mar record high F = 87
|Apr record high F = 94
|May record high F = 99
|Jun record high F = 106
|Jul record high F = 105
|Aug record high F = 103
|Sep record high F = 99
|Oct record high F = 96
|Nov record high F = 81
|Dec record high F = 77
|year record high F = 106
|Jan high F = 43.2
|Feb high F = 45.8
|Mar high F = 52.6
|Apr high F = 63.3
|May high F = 72.5
|Jun high F = 81.5
|Jul high F = 86.6
|Aug high F = 84.8
|Sep high F = 78.5
|Oct high F = 67.7
|Nov high F = 57.1
|Dec high F = 48.1
|year high F = 65.1
|Jan mean F = 34.1
|Feb mean F = 36.0
|Mar mean F = 42.6
|Apr mean F = 52.5
|May mean F = 61.9
|Jun mean F = 71.4
|Jul mean F = 76.9
|Aug mean F = 75.0
|Sep mean F = 68.4
|Oct mean F = 57.1
|Nov mean F = 46.8
|Dec mean F = 38.7
|year mean F = 55.1
|Jan low F = 25.1
|Feb low F = 26.2
|Mar low F = 32.6
|Apr low F = 41.7
|May low F = 51.4
|Jun low F = 61.3
|Jul low F = 67.2
|Aug low F = 65.2
|Sep low F = 58.2
|Oct low F = 46.4
|Nov low F = 36.6
|Dec low F = 29.4
|year low F = 45.1
|Jan record low F = −10
|Feb record low F = −11
|Mar record low F = 2
|Apr record low F = 12
|May record low F = 25
|Jun record low F = 37
|Jul record low F = 42
|Aug record low F = 40
|Sep record low F = 32
|Oct record low F = 20
|Nov record low F = 10
|Dec record low F = −2
|year record low F = −11
|precipitation colour= green
|Jan precipitation inch = 3.38
|Feb precipitation inch = 3.23
|Mar precipitation inch = 4.52
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.32
|May precipitation inch = 3.34
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.58
|Jul precipitation inch = 4.47
|Aug precipitation inch = 4.59
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.55
|Oct precipitation inch = 4.14
|Nov precipitation inch = 3.37
|Dec precipitation inch = 4.47
|year precipitation inch = 45.96
|Jan snow inch = 5.7
|Feb snow inch = 5.9
|Mar snow inch = 2.2
|Apr snow inch = 0.3
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.0
|Nov snow inch = 0.1
|Dec snow inch = 3.2
|year snow inch = 17.4
|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 10.8
|Feb precipitation days = 10.4
|Mar precipitation days = 10.9
|Apr precipitation days = 11.4
|May precipitation days = 10.5
|Jun precipitation days = 9.9
|Jul precipitation days = 9.9
|Aug precipitation days = 9.2
|Sep precipitation days = 8.5
|Oct precipitation days = 8.9
|Nov precipitation days = 8.9
|Dec precipitation days = 10.8
|year precipitation days = 120.1
|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jan snow days = 3.0
|Feb snow days = 3.2
|Mar snow days = 1.2
|Apr snow days = 0.1
|May snow days = 0.0
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 0.0
|Dec snow days = 1.4
|year snow days = 8.9
|Jan humidity = 69.5
|Feb humidity = 69.0
|Mar humidity = 66.9
|Apr humidity = 66.4
|May humidity = 70.7
|Jun humidity = 72.9
|Jul humidity = 73.9
|Aug humidity = 75.7
|Sep humidity = 76.4
|Oct humidity = 74.8
|Nov humidity = 72.8
|Dec humidity = 70.6
|year humidity = 71.6
|Jan sun = 150.8
|Feb sun = 157.9
|Mar sun = 204.5
|Apr sun = 218.9
|May sun = 243.9
|Jun sun = 266.2
|Jul sun = 276.3
|Aug sun = 271.3
|Sep sun = 227.6
|Oct sun = 200.5
|Nov sun = 147.4
|Dec sun = 133.8
|year sun = 2499.1
|Jan percentsun = 50
|Feb percentsun = 53
|Mar percentsun = 55
|Apr percentsun = 55
|May percentsun = 55
|Jun percentsun = 60
|Jul percentsun = 61
|Aug percentsun = 64
|Sep percentsun = 61
|Oct percentsun = 58
|Nov percentsun = 49
|Dec percentsun = 46
|year percentsun = 56
|source 1 = [[NOAA]] (relative humidity and sun 1961–1990)<ref>
{{cite web
| url = https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=phi
| title = NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = August 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USW00093730&format=pdf
| title = Station: Atlantic City INTL AP, NJ
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = August 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web
| url = ftp://ftp.atdd.noaa.gov/pub/GCOS/WMO-Normals/TABLES/REG_IV/US/GROUP3/72407.TXT
| title = WMO Climate Normals for ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 1961–1990
| access-date = August 11, 2021
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration}}</ref>
}}

{{Weather box
| single line = Y
| location = Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Water Temperature
| Jan mean F = 37
| Feb mean F = 35
| Mar mean F = 42
| Apr mean F = 48
| May mean F = 56
| Jun mean F = 63
| Jul mean F = 70
| Aug mean F = 73
| Sep mean F = 70
| Oct mean F = 61
| Nov mean F = 53
| Dec mean F = 44
| year mean F = 54
|source 1 = NOAA<ref name=NOAA>[https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/all_meanT.html Water Temperature Table of All Coastal Regions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905202557/https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/all_meanT.html |date=September 5, 2017 }}, [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref>}}

===Ecology===

According to the [[A. W. Kuchler]] U.S. [[potential natural vegetation]] types, Atlantic City would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern [[Cordgrass]] (''73'') with a dominant vegetation form of [[Coastal]] [[Prairie]] (''20'').<ref name="Conservation Biology Institute">[https://databasin.org/datasets/1c7a301c8e6843f2b4fe63fdb3a9fe39 U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)], Data Basin. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1860= 687
| 1870= 1043
| 1880= 5477
| 1890= 13055
| 1900= 27838
| 1910= 46150
| 1920= 50707
| 1930= 66198
| 1940= 64094
| 1950= 61657
| 1960= 59544
| 1970= 47859
| 1980= 40199
| 1990= 37986
| 2000= 40517
| 2010= 39558
| 2020=38497
| estref=
| footnote=Population sources: 1860–2000<ref>Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popatl_04.htm Population Data for Atlantic County Municipalities, 1840 -2000], West Jersey and South Jersey Heritage, December 6, 2010. Accessed November 16, 2013.</ref> 1860–1920<ref>[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726–1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref> 1870<ref>Raum, John O. [https://archive.org/details/historyofnewjers02raum/page/273 ''The History of New Jersey: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1''], p. 273, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed August 12, 2013. "Atlantic city is situated on Absecon Beach and contains 1,043 inhabitants."</ref><ref>Staff. [https://archive.org/details/acompendiumnint00offigoog/page/n272  ''A compendium of the ninth census, 1870''], p. 259. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1872. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref> 1880–1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. [https://books.google.com/books?id=8gUkQkJdLpsC&pg=PA97 ''Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III – 51 to 75''], p. 97. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1890. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref> 1890–1910<ref>[https://archive.org/details/cu31924070698356/page/n342  ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 335. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref> 1860–1930<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA710 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 – Population Volume I''], p. 710. [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed January 13, 2012.</ref> 1930–1990<ref>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/1990/poptrd6.htm Table 6. New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 – 1990] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510075104/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/1990/poptrd6.htm |date=May 10, 2015 }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed June 28, 2015.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/>
}}

===2010 Census===
{{USCensusDemographics|year=2010|type=city|place=Atlantic City|39558|29841|75.4|7093|17.9|5036|12.7|37653|10543|15148|242|6153|18|5549|1905|12044|20013|15504|4509|17.04|6.29|10.75|3680.8|1862.2|15504|55.2|27.3|25.9|22.2|44.8|37.5|14.3|2.50|3.34|76.6|72.2|4.3|21.4|2.0|0.5|1.6|24.6|10.2|26.8|25.8|12.7|36.3|96.2|94.4}}

The Census Bureau's 2006–10 [[American Community Survey]] showed that (in 2010 [[inflation adjustment|inflation-adjusted]] dollars) [[median household income]] was $30,237 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,354) and the median family income was $35,488 (+/- $2,607). Males had a median income of $32,207 (+/- $1,641) versus $29,298 (+/- $1,380) for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,069 (+/- $2,532). About 23.1% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.6% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[https://archive.today/20200212084547/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400102080 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Atlantic City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed January 13, 2012.</ref>

===2000 Census===
As of the [[2000 United States Census]]<ref name="GR2" /> there were 40,517 people, 15,848 households, and 8,700 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,569.8 people per square mile (1,378.3/km2). There were 20,219 housing units at an average density of 1,781.4 per square mile (687.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 44.16% black or African American, 26.68% White, 0.48% Native American, 10.40% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 13.76% other races, and 4.47% from two or more races. 24.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 19.44% of the population was non-Hispanic whites.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603402080.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Atlantic City city, New Jersey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810095316/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603402080.pdf |date=August 10, 2011 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[https://archive.today/20200212062416/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400102080 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Atlantic City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref>

There were 15,848 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.8% were married couples living together, 23.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.26.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

In the city the age distribution of the population shows 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

The median income for a household in the city was $26,969, and the median income for a family was $31,997. Males had a median income of $25,471 versus $23,863 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,402. About 19.1% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

==Economy==
As of September 2014, the greater Atlantic City area had one of the highest unemployment rates in the country at 13.8%, out of labor force of around 141,000.<ref>Staff. [https://www.forbes.com/pictures/efkk45eehjj/no-10-highest-unemployment-atlantic-city-hammonton-n-j/ "The Cities with the Best and Worst Unemployment Rates: No. 10 (Highest Unemployment): Atlantic City-Hammonton, N.J."], ''[[Forbes]]''. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref>

===Tourism district===
In July 2010, Governor [[Chris Christie]] announced that a state takeover of the city and local government "was imminent". Comparing regulations in Atlantic City to an "antique car", Atlantic City regulatory reform is a key piece of Governor Chris Christie's plan, unveiled on July 22, to reinvigorate an industry mired in a four-year slump in revenue and hammered by fresh competition from casinos in the surrounding states of [[Delaware]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[Connecticut]], and more recently, [[Maryland]]. In January 2011, Chris Christie announced the creation of the Atlantic City Tourism District, a state-run district encompassing the boardwalk casinos, the marina casinos, the [[Atlantic City Outlets]], and [[Bader Field]].<ref>Wittkowski, Donald. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/features5/article_95099d36-95fd-11df-965e-001cc4c002e0.html "Experts question need to reform Atlantic City's 'model' casino regulatory system"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', July 22, 2010. Accessed April 25, 2016.</ref><ref>Clark, Michael. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/features5/article_cf609d7a-95dc-11df-a580-001cc4c002e0.html "Gov. Christie's office releases conceptual 'maps' of Atlantic City tourism, entertainment districts"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', July 22, 2010. Accessed April 25, 2016.</ref> [[Fairleigh Dickinson University]]'s [[Fairleigh Dickinson University#PublicMind|PublicMind]] poll surveyed New Jersey voters' attitudes on the takeover. February 16, 2011, survey showed that 43% opposed the measure while 29% favored direct state oversight.<ref name=politicker>Pizarro, Max. [http://www.politickernj.com/44899/fdu-voters-oppose-ac-state-takeover-43-29 "FDU: voters oppose AC state takeover, 43–29%], [[Politicker Network|PolitickerNJ]], February 16, 2011. Accessed April 25, 2016.</ref> The poll also found that even South Jersey voters expressed opposition to the plan; 40% reported they opposed the measure and 37% reported they were in favor of it.<ref name=politicker/>

On April 29, 2011, the boundaries for the state-run tourism district were set. The district would include heavier police presence, as well as beautification and infrastructure improvements. The CRDA would oversee all functions of the district and make changes to attract new businesses and attractions. New construction will be ambitious and may resort to [[eminent domain]].<ref>Clark, Michael. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/casinos_tourism/state-defines-boundaries-for-atlantic-city-tourism-district-langford-casts/article_7e9a886e-6a85-11e0-91ae-001cc4c002e0.html "State defines boundaries for Atlantic City Tourism District; Langford casts lone 'no' vote"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 19, 2011. Accessed January 13, 2012. "The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority voted Tuesday to establish a jurisdiction zone known as the Tourism District, a vast chunk of the city targeted for rejuvenation under the supervision of the state agency."</ref><ref>Staff. [http://blog.achotelexperts.com/atlantic-city-tourism-district-bill-signed/ "Atlantic City Tourism District Bill Signed"], Hotel Experts – Atlantic City, New Jersey, February 2, 2011. Accessed April 25, 2016.</ref>

The tourism district would comprise several key areas in the city; the Marina District, [[Ducktown, Atlantic City|Ducktown]], Chelsea, South Inlet, [[Bader Field]], and Gardner's Basin. Also included are 10 roadways that lead into the district, including several in the city's northern end, or North Beach. Gardner's Basin, which is home to the Atlantic City Aquarium, was initially left out of the tourism district, while a residential neighborhood in the Chelsea section was removed from the final boundaries, owing to complaints from the city. Also, the inclusion of Bader Field in the district was controversial and received much scrutiny from mayor Lorenzo Langford, who cast the lone "no" vote on the creation of the district citing its inclusion.<ref>Staff. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/casinos_tourism/breakdown-of-areas-of-the-atlantic-city-tourism-district/article_e5c75b1c-6ab1-11e0-83ce-001cc4c03286.html "Breakdown of areas of the Atlantic City Tourism District"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 19, 2011. Accessed April 25, 2016.</ref>

===Casinos and gambling===
In 1974, New Jersey voters voted 60%–40% against legalizing casino gambling at four sites statewide, but two years later approved by 56%–44% a new referendum which legalized casinos, but restricted them to Atlantic City.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://209.212.22.88/data/RBR/1970-1979/1974/1974.11.06.pdf "Casino Gambling defeated by state and county voters"], ''[[Red Bank Register]]'', November 6, 1974. Accessed November 26, 2017.</ref><ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://209.212.22.88/DATA/RBR/1970-1979/1976/1976.11.03.pdf "Casino gambling OK'd"], ''[[Red Bank Register]]'', November 3, 1976. Accessed November 26, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.nj.gov/casinorevenue/overview/ Overview], Casino Revenue Fund Advisory Commission. Accessed November 26, 2017. "In 1974 the voters of New Jersey were asked to amend the State Constitution by allowing Casino gambling to be permitted in Atlantic City and elsewhere. The referendum was defeated by 60% of voters. On November 2, 1976, the voters were again asked to decide Public Question #1, an amendment to the Constitution authorizing casino gambling in Atlantic City only."</ref> [[Resorts Atlantic City]] was the first casino to open, in May 1978, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring [[Governor of New Jersey]] [[Brendan Byrne]].<ref>Clarity, James F. [https://www.nytimes.com/1978/05/27/archives/its-place-your-bets-as-easts-first-casino-opens-its-place-your-bets.html "It's 'Place Your Bets' as East's First Casino Opens"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 27, 1978. Accessed November 26, 2017. "Legalized casino gambling began officially in Atlantic City today, with eager, but smaller-than‐expected, crowds of bettors moving into the Resorts International hotel gaming mom and politicians predicting that golden days were coming for this once-prosperous, now‐shabby resort town by the sea."</ref> Atlantic City is considered the "Gambling Capital of the East Coast", and currently has nine large casinos. In 2011, New Jersey's then 12 casinos employed approximately 33,000 employees, had 28.5 million visitors, made $3.3 billion in gaming revenue, and paid $278 million in taxes.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120704155635/http://www.americangaming.org/industry-resources/state-information/new-jersey New Jersey Commercial Casinos], [[American Gaming Association]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of July 4, 2012. Accessed April 25, 2016.</ref> They are regulated by the [[New Jersey Casino Control Commission]]<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/casinos/about/ About the Commission], [[New Jersey Casino Control Commission]]. Accessed August 23, 2013.</ref> and the [[New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement]].<ref name=DGE>[http://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/mission&duties.htm About the Division of Gaming Enforcement], [[New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement]]. Accessed August 23, 2013.</ref>

In the wake of the economic downturn following the [[Great Recession]] and the legalization of gambling in adjacent and nearby states (including [[Delaware]], [[Maryland]], [[New York (state)|New York]], and [[Pennsylvania]]), four casino closures took place in 2014: the Atlantic Club on January 13; the [[Showboat Atlantic City|Showboat]] on August 31;<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.app.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/2014/08/31/showboat-closing-years-atlantic-city/14898695/ "Showboat closing after 27 years in Atlantic City"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', August 31, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2015.</ref> the [[Revel Atlantic City|Revel]], which was Atlantic City's second-newest casino, on September 2;<ref>Parry, Wayne via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.seattletimes.com/business/24-billion-flop-atlantic-cityrsquos-revel-closes-after-2-years/ "$2.4 billion flop: Atlantic City's Revel closes after 2 years"], ''[[The Seattle Times]]'', September 1, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2015.</ref> and Trump Plaza, which originally opened in 1984, and was the poorest performing casino in the city, on September 16.<ref>Parry, Wayne via [[Associated Press]]. [https://www.thestar.com/business/2014/09/16/trump_plaza_worst_performing_casino_in_atlantic_city_goes_out_of_business.html "Trump Plaza, worst performing casino in Atlantic City, goes out of business"], ''[[Toronto Star]]'', September 16, 2014. Accessed August 23, 2014.</ref>

Executives at Trump Entertainment Resorts, whose sole remaining property at the time was the Trump Taj Mahal, said in 2013 that they were considering the option of selling the Taj and winding down and exiting the gaming and hotel business.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324162304578304451443668208 "Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Sold for $20 Million"], ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', February 14, 2013. Accessed October 30, 2015. "The sale leaves the company he once ran, Trump Entertainment Resorts, with just one casino, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Mr. Griffin also said his company would consider selling the Trump Taj Mahal, if the price were right."</ref> Trump Taj Mahal closed October 10, 2016, after failing to come to terms with union workers.<ref>Tribune news services [http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-trump-taj-mahal-closes-20161010-story.html Trump Taj Mahal closes after 26 years; nearly 3,000 workers lose jobs]</ref>

[[Caesars Entertainment Corporation|Caesars Entertainment]] executives have been reconsidering the future of their three remaining Atlantic City properties (Bally's, Caesars and Harrah's), in the wake of a [[Chapter 11 bankruptcy]] filing by the company's casino operating unit in January 2015.<ref>via [[Reuters]]. [http://fortune.com/2015/01/15/caesars-files-chicago-bankruptcy-halted-by-delaware-judge/ "Caesars casinos files for bankruptcy"], ''[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]]'', January 15, 2015. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref> In 2020, Bally's Atlantic City was acquired by [[Bally's Corporation]].<ref name="reviewjournal.com">{{Cite web|date=2020-11-18|title=Caesars closes Bally's Atlantic City sale to Rhode Island company|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/caesars-closes-ballys-atlantic-city-sale-to-rhode-island-company-2186125/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|language=en-US}}</ref>

====Current casinos====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=155|Casino
!width=175|Opening date
!width=165|Theme
!width=155|Hotel rooms<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Financials/QuarterlyFinRpt2019/1stQTR2019PressReleaseNarrativeandStats.pdf DGE Announces 1st Quarter 2019 Results], [[New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement]], May 22, 2019. Accessed August 8, 2019.</ref>
!width=165|Section of city
!width=165|Total Gaming Space

|-
| [[Resorts Casino Hotel|Resorts]]||May 26, 1978||[[Roaring Twenties]]||942|||Uptown|||100,000 sq ft
|-
| [[Caesars Atlantic City|Caesars]]a||June 26, 1979||[[Roman Empire]]||1,141||Midtown|||145,000 sq ft
|-
| [[Bally's Atlantic City|Bally's]]a||December 29, 1979||Modern||1,214||Midtown|||225,756 sq ft
|-
| [[Harrah's Atlantic City|Harrah's]]||November 27, 1980||Marina Waterfront||2,587||Marina|||160,000 sq ft
|-
| [[Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City|Tropicana]]||November 26, 1981||[[Old Havana]]||2,364||Downbeach|||125,935 sq ft
|-
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Golden Nugget]]||June 19, 1985||[[California Gold Rush|Gold Rush Era]]||717||Marina|||74,252 sq ft
|-
| [[Borgata]]||July 2, 2003||[[Tuscany]]||2,767||Marina|||161,000 sq ft
|-
| [[Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City|Hard Rock]]||June 27, 2018||[[Rock and roll]]||2,032||Uptown|||167,000 sq ft
|-
| [[Ocean Casino Resort|Ocean]]||June 27, 2018||Ocean||1,399||Uptown|||130,000 sq ft
|-
| Total || || || 15,102 || || 1,144,943 sq ft
|-

|}

:a The Wild Wild West Casino, which opened on July 2, 1997, and has an [[American frontier|American Old West]] theme, was part of Bally's Atlantic City until 2020, when it became part of Caesars.<ref name="reviewjournal.com"/>

====Renamed casinos====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=155|Casino
!width=380|New Name

|-
| [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|ACH Casino Resort]] || [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel]]
|-
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Atlantic City Hilton]] (Original) || Trump Castle
|-
| [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|Atlantic City Hilton]] || [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|ACH Casino Resort]]
|-
| [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|Bally's Grand]]|| The Grand
|-
| [[Bally's Atlantic City|Bally's Park Place]] || Bally's Atlantic City
|-
| [[Sands Atlantic City|Brighton Casino]] || [[Sands Atlantic City]]
|-
| [[The Claridge Hotel (Atlantic City)|Del Webb's Claridge]] || [[The Claridge Hotel (Atlantic City)|Claridge]]
|-
| [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|Golden Nugget (Original)]] || Bally's Grand
|-
| [[Bally's Atlantic City|Park Place]] || Bally's Park Place
|-
| [[Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino|Harrah's at Trump Plaza]] || [[Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino|Trump Plaza]]
|-
| [[Trump World's Fair|Playboy Hotel & Casino]] || Permanent casino license denied; renamed Atlantis Casino
|-
| [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|The Grand]] || The Atlantic City Hilton
|-
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Trump's Castle]] || Trump Marina
|-
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Trump Marina]] || [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Golden Nugget]]
|-
| [[Revel Atlantic City]] || [[TEN Atlantic City|Ocean Casino Resort]]
|-
| [[Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino|Trump Taj Mahal]] || [[Hard Rock Atlantic City]]
|-

|}

====Closed casinos====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=155|Casino
!width=155|Opening Date
!width=155|Closing Date
!width=410|Status of Property

|-
| [[Trump Taj Mahal]]||April 2, 1990||October 10, 2016 || The casino shut down having failed to reach a deal with its union workers to restore health care and pension benefits that were taken away from them in bankruptcy court. Nearly 3,000 workers lost their jobs. Reopened in 2018 as the [[Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City]].
|-
| [[Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino|Trump Plaza]]||May 14, 1984 || September 16, 2014 || On February 15, 2013, Trump Entertainment Resorts announced that it intended to sell Trump Plaza to the Meruelo Group for $20 million, the lowest price ever paid for an Atlantic City casino.<ref>Wittkowski, Donald. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/trump-plaza-hotel-and-casino-sold-to-california-company-for/article_dcb69502-76e8-11e2-9f0a-001a4bcf887a.html "Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino sold to California company for only $20 million"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 15, 2013. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref> [[Carl Icahn]], senior lender for Trump Plaza's mortgage, declined to approve the sale for the proposed price.<ref>Wittkowski, Donald. [http://m.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/carl-icahn-won-t-approve-sale-of-trump-plaza-for/article_6bf05244-abb4-11e2-97a7-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm "Carl Icahn won't approve sale of Trump Plaza for $20M"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 23, 2013. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref> The casino was later demolished on February 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tully|first=Tracey|date=2021-02-17|title=Watch the Trump Era in Atlantic City End With 3,000 Sticks of Dynamite|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/nyregion/atlantic-city-trump-plaza-implosion.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211228/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/nyregion/atlantic-city-trump-plaza-implosion.html |archive-date=2021-12-28 |url-access=limited|access-date=2021-02-18|issn=0362-4331}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
| [[Revel Atlantic City|Revel]]||April 2, 2012 || September 2, 2014 || Brookfield Asset Management's winning bid of $110 million on September 30, 2014, for Atlantic City's Revel Casino Hotel, and the company's intention to operate it as a casino, generated some excitement, but the company backed out of this deal on November 19, 2014.<ref>Brubaker, Harold. [http://articles.philly.com/2014-12-12/business/56959964_1_revel-ac-inc-revel-casino-hotel-dco-energy-l-l-c "Revel abandons Brookfield deal"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', December 12, 2014. Accessed October 30, 2015. "U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Gloria M. Burns on Wednesday scheduled a hearing for that morning to consider Revel AC Inc.'s motion to terminate its agreement to sell its property to a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for $110 million."</ref> In January 2018, it was announced that the property had been sold for $200 million.<ref>Palmieri, Christopher. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-08/atlantic-city-s-failed-revel-casino-sells-for-200-million "Atlantic City's Failed Revel Casino Sells for $200 Million"], [[Bloomberg News]], January 8, 2018. Accessed September 14, 2018.</ref> It reopened as the [[Ocean Resort Casino]] in June 2018.
|-
| [[Showboat Atlantic City|Showboat]] || April 2, 1987 || August 31, 2014|| On December 13, 2014, Stockton University purchased the property for $18 million with the intent of turning it into an Atlantic City campus. However, a preexisting [[Covenant (law)|covenant]] required the property to operate as a casino. Stockton entered an agreement providing Glenn Straub with an option to purchase the property, which was not exercised.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/aug/10/judge-contract-between-stockton-straub-properly-te/ "Judge: Stockton can find another buyer for Showboat"], ''[[The Washington Times]]'', August 10, 2015. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref> Stockton subsequently sold the property to developer Bart Blatstein in January 2016 for $23 million.<ref name=lai>Lai, Jonathan. [http://articles.philly.com/2016-01-17/news/69818812_1_showboat-bart-blatstein-atlantic-city "Stockton completes Showboat sale to Blatstein"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', January 17, 2016. Accessed June 23, 2016. "The Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein bought the property for $23 million, inheriting a legal mess but clearing Stockton to move forward with other plans."</ref> The building was reopened in July 2016 as a non-casino hotel.
|-
| [[Atlantic Club Casino Hotel|Atlantic Club]]||December 12, 1980||January 13, 2014||Building and contents sold to [[Caesars Entertainment Corporation]]. Slots and tables sold to [[Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City]].
|-
|[[Trump Marina]]
|June 19, 1985
|May 23, 2011
|Building sold to [[Landry's, Inc.]] in February 2011, sale approved in May and Landry's took control on May 23 of that year and renamed it the Golden Nugget Atlantic City.
|-
| [[Sands Atlantic City|Sands]] || August 31, 1980 || November 11, 2006|| Building demolished in 2007. The site is now an empty lot after a proposal estimated at up to $2 billion by Pinnacle Entertainment for a casino on the site did not move forward.<ref>Staff. [http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2007-10-19-sands-implosion_N.htm "Sands casino in Atlantic City imploded"], ''[[USA Today]]'', October 19, 2007. Accessed October 30, 2015. "It took less than 20 seconds for the 21-story, 500-room tower where Frank Sinatra once held court to come crashing to the ground shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the first implosion of an East Coast casino. The demolition makes way for a mega-casino to be built on the Sands site by Pinnacle Entertainment at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion to $2 billion."</ref>
|-
| [[The Claridge Hotel (Atlantic City)|Claridge]] || July 20, 1981 || December 30, 2002 || Now operating as an independent non-casino hotel.
|-
| [[Trump World's Fair]]|| May 15, 1996 || October 3, 1999 || Building was demolished and replaced by new strip stores.<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/10/nyregion/trump-planning-to-demolish-world-s-fair-casino-in-atlantic-city.html "Trump Planning to Demolish World's Fair Casino in Atlantic City"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 10, 1999. Accessed October 30, 2015. "Donald J. Trump plans to demolish his World's Fair casino in Atlantic City around the end of the year and may build a 4,000-room, $750 million gambling complex in its place, officials of his development company said yesterday."</ref>
|-
| [[Trump World's Fair|Atlantis Casino]]|| April 14, 1981 || July 4, 1989 || Originally opened by Playboy Enterprises, which was found unsuitable for licensure, Playboy casino closed and then reopened by Elsinor Corporation as the Atlantis. In 1989 the Casino Control Commission revoked Atlantis' license and property sold to become [[Trump World's Fair]] an extension of the Trump Plaza.
|-
|}

====Cancelled casinos====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!width=155|Casino
!width=410|Status of Property

|-
| [[Camelot Hotel/Casino|Camelot]] || Cancelled; currently an empty lot
|-
| [[Dunes Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)|Dunes Atlantic City]] || Never completed; now an empty lot
|-
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Hilton (Original)]] || Casino license denied; current site of [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City]]
|-
| Le Jardin || Cancelled; currently [[Borgata]]
|-
| [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City|Margaritaville Marina Casino]] || Cancelled; current site of [[Golden Nugget Atlantic City]]
|-
| Mirage Atlantic City || Cancelled; currently [[Borgata]]
|-
| [[MGM Grand Atlantic City]] || Cancelled; currently an empty lot
|-
| [[Penthouse Boardwalk Hotel and Casino|Penthouse Casino]] || Never built; current site of [[Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino|Trump Plaza]]
|-
| [[Trump Taj Mahal|Resorts Taj Mahal]] || Cancelled; current site of [[Trump Taj Mahal|Taj Mahal]]
|-
| [[Sahara Boardwalk Hotel and Casino|Sahara Atlantic City]] || Cancelled; now a parking lot
|}

===Boardwalk===
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The Atlantic City Boardwalk opened on June 26, 1870,<ref name="June26-1870">[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jun26.html Today in History: June 26], [[Library of Congress]]. Accessed June 23, 2016. "On June 26, 1870, the first section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened along the New Jersey beach."</ref> a temporary structure erected for the summer season that was the first [[boardwalk (entertainment district)|boardwalk]] in the United States.<ref>[http://acfpl.org/ac-history-menu/atlantic-city-faq-s Atlantic City FAQs: Where and when was the first boardwalk constructed?], Atlantic City Free Public Library. Accessed September 21, 2016. "The first boardwalk built in the United States was in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1870."</ref><ref>Shea, Rachel Hartigan. [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/11/121110-superstorm-sandy-boardwalks-new-jersey-shore-science-nation/ "After Sandy: The Future of Boardwalks; In age of extreme weather, should they be rebuilt, redesigned, defended by dunes?"], ''[[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]]'', November 10, 2012. Accessed September 21, 2016. "The first boardwalk built in the United States was a temporary structure. Two local businessmen, weary of sand being tracked into their establishments, convinced the city council of Atlantic City to create a boardwalk in 1870."</ref>

The Boardwalk starts at Absecon Inlet in the north and runs along the beach south-west to the city limit {{cvt|4|mi}} away then continues {{cvt|1+1/2|mi}} into [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]]. Casino/hotels front the boardwalk, as well as retail stores, restaurants, and amusements. Notable attractions include the [[Boardwalk Hall]], [[House of Blues]], and the [[Ripley's Believe It or Not!]] museum.

In October 2012, [[Hurricane Sandy]] destroyed the northern part of the boardwalk fronting Absecon Inlet, in the residential section called South Inlet. The oceanfront boardwalk in front of the Atlantic City casinos survived the storm with minimal damage.<ref>Brennan, John. [https://web.archive.org/web/20121103022844/http://blog.northjersey.com/meadowlandsmatters/3979/putting-the-atlantic-city-boardwalk-myth-to-bed "Putting the Atlantic City Boardwalk myth to bed"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)]]'', October 30, 2012, backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of November 3, 2012. Accessed June 23, 2016. "The Atlantic City Boardwalk that was washed out by Hurricane Sandy is an area limited to the Boardwalk fronting the Absecon Inlet only. That small section of the Boardwalk is located in South Inlet, a prominent residential section of Atlantic City. It is a small stretch of Boardwalk that is being shown in video footage and photos."</ref><ref>Jaffe, Greg. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/atlantic-city-takes-stock-of-storm-damage/2012/10/30/b54e6eee-22d4-11e2-8448-81b1ce7d6978_story.html "Atlantic City takes stock of storm damage"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', October 30, 2012. Accessed June 23, 2016. "One section of the famed boardwalk was destroyed, but most of it was intact, and on Tuesday, as white foam from the roiling Atlantic Ocean sprayed across it, the only people around were a few store owners who had come to check on their shops, some wave watchers and a few homeless men."</ref>

The Boardwalk has been home to a number of piers over the years.

The first pier, Applegate's Pier, opened in 1884.<ref>[http://www.phillyseaport.org/web_exhibits/what_we_saved-ephemera_exhibit/down_the_shore.html Down the Shore: Summer in Atlantic City], [[Independence Seaport Museum]]. Accessed June 23, 2016. "The first Atlantic City boardwalk was built in 1870, and twelve years later, in 1882, Ocean Pier, the world's first oceanside amusement pier was constructed."</ref> It was acquired by John L. Young in 1891, who expanded and operated it as Young's Ocean Pier, but it was mostly destroyed in a 1912 fire. The remaining part of the pier was rebuilt in 1922 as the [[Central Pier, Atlantic City|Central Pier]], which is still in operation.<ref>Keough, W. F. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAEA868E576DB20&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Central Pier Rides Again / A.C. Gets a Family Amusement Center"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 3, 1990. Accessed August 23, 2013. "Central Pier, vacant since the dawn of casino gaming, will re-open its doors Saturday in an $8 million effort by its owners to re-create one of the resort's most famous pre-casino attractions – its amusement parks. Visitors who plan to test the rides later this week at the city's oldest pier will be treated to the screaming upside-down rush of a Super Loop, or the musical lure of a merry-go-round by the sea."</ref>

A [[Heinz 57]]-owned pier named [[Heinz Pier]] was destroyed in the [[1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane]].<ref>Flynn, Ed. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/seniors/195800821_The_Heinz_Pier_in_Atlantic_Cith_a__variety__of_fun_in_Atlantic_City_a__variety__of_fun.html?page=all "The Heinz Pier in Atlantic City a 'variety' of fun"], Northjersey.com, March 7, 2013. Accessed August 23, 2013.</ref>

The most famous Atlantic City pier was [[Steel Pier]], which opened in 1898, and which once billed itself as "The Showplace of the Nation". It closed in 1978, and was mostly destroyed in a 1982 fire. It was rebuilt in the late 1980s and is now operated as an amusement pier across from the [[Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City|Hard Rock]].

[[Steeplechase Pier]] opened in 1899 and operated until 1986. It suffered significant damage in a 1988 fire, and the remnants of the pier were removed in 1996. The "Steeplechase Pier Heliport" on Steel Pier is named in its honor.<ref>[http://www.airnav.com/airport/NJ57 Steeplechase Pier Heliport]. Accessed March 10, 2012.</ref>

Captain John L. Young opened "Young's [[Million Dollar Pier]]" in 1906, and on the seaward side "erected a marble mansion", fronted by a formal garden, with lighting and landscaping designed by Young's longtime friend [[Thomas Alva Edison]]. Million Dollar Pier once rivaled Steel Pier as Atlantic City's leading pier,<ref name="Johnson, Nelson 2010 30"/> but after suffering decades of decline, was rebuilt into a shopping mall in the 1980s, known as "Shops on Ocean One". In 2006, the Ocean One mall was bought, renovated and re-branded as "The Pier Shops at Caesars" and in 2015, it was renamed "[[Playground Pier]]."

[[Garden Pier]], located opposite [[Revel Atlantic City]], once housed a movie theater, and is now home to the Atlantic City Historical Museum.<ref>[http://www.acfpl.org/component/content/article/17-front-page-articles/213-atlantic-city-experience-100-years-of-garden-pier Atlantic City Experience: 100 Years of the Garden Pier], Atlantic City Free Public Library. Accessed August 23, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.acmuseum.org/atlantic-city-experience-100-years-of-the-garden-pier.html "Atlantic City Experience: 100 Years of the Garden Pier"], Atlantic City Experience. Accessed July 27, 2017. "Garden Pier stood apart from the other piers in Atlantic City. First opening on July 19, 1913, its 'uptown' location placed it away from the frenzied activity of the bustling downtown."</ref>

{{wide image|Panoramic_view_of_The_Pier_Shops_at_Caesars.jpg|900px|Panoramic view of Playground Pier}}

===Shopping===
[[File:The Quarter at Tropicana in Atlantic City.jpg|thumb|The Quarter at Tropicana]]
Atlantic City has many different shopping districts and malls, many of which are located inside or adjacent to the casino resorts. Several smaller themed retail and dining areas in casino hotels include the Borgata Shops and The Shoppes at Water Club inside the Borgata, the Waterfront Shops inside of Harrah's, Spice Road inside the Trump Taj Mahal, while Resorts Casino Hotel has a small collection of stores and restaurants. Major shopping malls are also located in and around Atlantic City.

In Atlantic City, shops include:
* [[Playground Pier]], an underwater-themed indoor high end shopping center located on the Million Dollar Pier formerly known as "Shops on Ocean One". The four-story shopping mall contains themed floors.
* [[Tanger Outlets The Walk]], an outdoor outlet shopping center spanning several blocks. The only outlet mall in Atlantic County, The Walk opened in 2003 and is undergoing an expansion.
* [[The Quarter at Tropicana]], an old Havana-themed indoor shopping center at the Tropicana, which contains over 40 stores, restaurants, and nightclubs.

===Exhibition===
[[File:Acconvention.jpg|thumb|right|The Atlantic City Convention Center]]
[[Boardwalk Hall]], formally known as the "Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall", is an [[arena]] in Atlantic City along the boardwalk. Boardwalk Hall was Atlantic City's primary [[convention center]] until the opening of the [[Atlantic City Convention Center]] in 1997. The Atlantic City Convention Center includes {{cvt|500000|sqft|m2}} of showroom space, 5 exhibit halls, 45 meeting rooms with {{cvt|109000|sqft|m2}} of space, a garage with 1,400 parking spaces, and an adjacent [[Sheraton Hotels and Resorts|Sheraton]] hotel. Both the Boardwalk Hall and Convention Center are operated by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.

==Arts and culture==
===''Monopoly''===
Atlantic City (sometimes referred to as "Monopoly City"<ref name="Monopoly"/>) has become well-known over the years for its portrayal in the U.S. version of the popular board game ''[[Monopoly (game)|Monopoly]]'', in which properties on the board are named after locations in and near Atlantic City. While the original incarnation of the game did not feature Atlantic City, it was in Indianapolis that Ruth Hoskins learned the game, and took it back to Atlantic City.<ref>{{cite book|last=Walsh|first=Tim|title=The Playmakers: Amazing Origins of Timeless Toys|publisher=Keys Publishing|year=2004|isbn=0-9646973-4-3|page=48}}</ref> After she arrived, Hoskins made a new board with Atlantic City street names, and taught it to a group of friends, who ultimately passed in on to [[Charles Darrow]], who made some modifications to the game and claimed it as his own invention.<ref>Ecenbarger, Bill. [http://articles.philly.com/2009-05-31/news/24985378_1_philip-e-orbanes-landlord-s-game-board-game "How to improve a property is the story of Monopoly"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', May 31, 2009. Accessed September 23, 2016. "In the summer of 1929, Ruth Hoskins, a Quaker schoolteacher from Indianapolis, moved to Atlantic City, where she introduced the game to her new friends – and made a version using Atlantic City street names. Friends then showed the game to Charles E. Todd, a Philadelphia hotel manager, who passed it on to an acquaintance named Charles Darrow, who soon was playing it in Philadelphia.... Darrow refined the game and then claimed he'd invented it."</ref> The relative prices of the places on the board reflect to some extent the social status of neighborhoods at the time, with wealthy white streets being worth more, and streets where Black and Asian residents lived being cheaper.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pilon|first=Mary|date=2021-02-21|title=The Prices on Your Monopoly Board Hold a Dark Secret|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/racism-your-monopoly-board/618098/|access-date=2021-02-21|website=The Atlantic|language=en}}</ref>

Marvin Gardens, the leading yellow property on the board, is actually a misspelling of the original location name, "[[Marven Gardens]]". The misspelling was said to have been introduced by Charles Todd and passed on when his home-made ''Monopoly'' board was copied by Charles Darrow and thence Parker Brothers. It was not until 1995 that Parker Brothers acknowledged this mistake and formally apologized to the residents of Marven Gardens for the misspelling, although the spelling error was not corrected.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030219192611/http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/monopoly/ Monopoly, Present at the Creation], [[NPR]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of February 19, 2003. Accessed June 23, 2016.</ref>

Some of the actual locations that correspond to board elements have changed since the game's release. Illinois Avenue was renamed [[Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Atlantic City)|Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.]] in the 1980s. St. Charles Place no longer exists, as the [[Showboat Casino Hotel]] was developed where it once ran.<ref>Kennedy, Rod. [https://books.google.com/books?id=s38_PtWbxR0C ''Monopoly: the story behind the world's best-selling game''], p. 35, text by Jim Waltzer. [[Gibbs Smith]], 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah. {{ISBN|9781586853228}}. Accessed June 23, 2016.</ref>

The "Short Line" is believed to refer to the [[Shore Fast Line]], a [[tram|streetcar line]] that served Atlantic City.<ref>Kennedy (2004); p. 23.</ref> The [[Baltimore and Ohio Railroad|B&O Railroad]] did not serve Atlantic City. A booklet included with the reprinted 1935 edition states that the four railroads that served Atlantic City in the mid-1930s were the [[Central Railroad of New Jersey|Jersey Central]], the [[Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines|Seashore Lines]], the [[Reading Company|Reading Railroad]], and the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]].

The actual "Electric Company" and "Water Works" serving the city are the [[Atlantic City Electric Company]] and the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, respectively.

===Attractions===
[[File:Lucy the Elephant.jpg|thumb|[[Lucy the Elephant]] in nearby [[Margate City, New Jersey|Margate City]] ]]
Ever since Atlantic City's growth as a resort town, numerous attractions and [[tourist trap]]s have originated in the city. A popular fixture in the early 20th century at the Steel Pier was [[horse diving]], which was introduced by [[William Frank Carver|William "Doc" Carver]].<ref name="Dedicated to The Diving Horses">[http://www.steel-pier.com/dedicated_to_the_diving_horses.htm Dedicated to The Diving Horses] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060421210301/http://www.steel-pier.com/dedicated_to_the_diving_horses.htm |date=April 21, 2006 }}</ref> The Steel Pier featured several other novelty attractions, including the Diving Bell, human high-divers and a water circus.<ref>{{cite book|last=Futrell|first=Jim|title=Amusement Parks of New Jersey|year=2004|publisher=Stackpole Books|location=PA|isbn=0811729737|page=54}}</ref><ref>[http://www.steel-pier.com/ The Old Steel Pier and the Old Atlantic City], SteelPier.com. Accessed January 13, 2017.</ref> Advertisements for the Steel Pier in its heyday featured plaster sculptures set upon wooden bases along roads leading up to Atlantic City.<ref>[http://bassriverhistory.blogspot.com/2010/07/mysterious-artifact-revealed.html "The Mysterious Artifact Revealed"], Bass River Township, N.J. History, July 27, 2010. Accessed January 13, 2017.</ref> By the end of World War II, many animal demonstrations declined in popularity after criticisms of animal abuse and neglect.

Rolling chairs, which were introduced in 1876 and in continuous use since 1887, have been a boardwalk fixture to this day. While powered carts appeared in the 1960s, the original and most common were made of wicker. The wicker canopied chairs-on-wheels are manually pushed the length of the boardwalk by attendants, much like a [[Pulled rickshaw|Rickshaw]].<ref>Berman, Marc. [http://www.nj.com/atlantic-city-entertainment/index.ssf/2012/06/acs_famous_rolling_chairs_cele.html "Atlantic City's famous Rolling Chairs celebrate 125th anniversary today"], [[NJ.com]], June 11, 2012. Accessed June 23, 2016. "Rolling chairs have been an Atlantic City staple since June 11, 1887, introduced at a convention in 1876 and soon after began to be rented out to tourists by local businessman William Hayday."</ref>

The [[Absecon Lighthouse]] is a coastal [[lighthouse]] located in the South Inlet section of Atlantic City overlooking [[Absecon Inlet]].<ref>Santore, John V. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/panel-weighs-in-on-future-of-a-c-s-south/article_79eeebb2-9c44-11e4-895f-53cb41ca4779.html "Panel weighs in on future of A.C.'s South Inlet"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', January 14, 2015. Accessed September 21, 2016.</ref> It is the tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States. Construction began in 1854, with the light first lit on January 15, 1857.<ref name=LighthouseHistory/> The lighthouse was deactivated in 1933 and although the light still shines every night, it is no longer an active navigational aid.<ref>[http://www.abseconlighthouse.org/ Home Page], [[Absecon Lighthouse]]. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref> Gardner's Basin, which is home to the Atlantic City Aquarium as well as small shops and restaurants, is located a short distance north of Absecon Light.<ref>[https://www.acaquarium.com/explore/ Explore Historic Gardner's Basin], Atlantic City Aquarium. Accessed July 27, 2017.</ref>

Since 2003, Atlantic City has hosted [[Thunder over the Boardwalk]], an annual [[airshow]] over the boardwalk. The yearly event, a joint venture between the [[New Jersey Air National Guard]]'s [[177th Fighter Wing]] along with several casinos, attracts over 750,000 visitors each year.<ref>Post, Michelle Bruentti; and Reil, Max. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/atlantic-city-airshow-soars-over-city-s-beaches/article_62177acc-6475-11e6-8962-d3d3407edbcc.html "Atlantic City airshow soars over city's beaches"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', August 17, 2016. Accessed November 19, 2016. "It was the 14th annual 'Thunder Over the Boardwalk' Atlantic City Airshow, with airboss David Schultz estimating 450,000 people lined the Boardwalk, beaches and oceanfront buildings from Brigantine to Ocean City."</ref>

While located {{cvt|2|mi}} south of Atlantic City in [[Margate City, New Jersey|Margate City]], [[Lucy the Elephant]] has become almost an icon for the Atlantic City area. Lucy is a six-story elephant-shaped example of [[novelty architecture]], constructed of wood and tin sheeting in 1882 by [[James V. Lafferty]] in an effort to sell real estate and attract tourism. Over the years, Lucy had served as a restaurant, business office, cottage, and tavern (the last closed by [[Prohibition]]). Lucy had fallen into disrepair by the 1960s and was scheduled for demolition. The structure was moved and refurbished as a result of a "Save Lucy" campaign in 1970 and received designation as a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 1976, and is open as a museum.<ref>Hillinger, Charles. [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/52150542.html?dids=52150542:52150542&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+29%2C+1985&author=CHARLES+HILLINGER&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=This+Elephant+Is+Not+Endangered+Victorian+Relic+Built+in+1881+Is+the+Pride+of+Beach+Town+Series%3A+Charles+Hillinger's+America&pqatl=google "This Elephant Is Not Endangered Victorian Relic Built in 1881 Is the Pride of Beach Town Series: Charles Hillinger's America"], ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', December 19, 1985. Accessed December 19, 2011.</ref>

Ripley's Believe It or Not! has a collection of strange and bizarre exhibits from around the world. This attraction has something for everyone who wants to experience the weird and the wacky.<ref>[https://www.cheaperbookings.com/Hotels-Atlantic-City-NJ-US-l19258074h#Sightseeing "Sightseeing - Places to Visit During Your Stay in Atlantic City"] Accessed December 05, 2021</ref>

===Miss America pageant===
Atlantic City was the home of the [[Miss America]] competition, hosting the event from its inception until 2004, and again from 2013-18. The Miss America competition originated on September 7, 1921, as a two-day beauty contest, and it included state contestants as well as women from various cities around the country. The event that year was called the "Atlantic City Pageant", and the winner of the grand prize, Margaret Gorman, took home the 3-foot Golden Mermaid trophy. Gorman was not called "Miss America" until 1922, when she re-entered the pageant and lost to Mary Campbell.<ref>Osborne, A. S. (1995). Miss America, the dream lives on. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Publishing.</ref> The pageant was initiated to extend the tourist season after the [[Labor Day (United States)|Labor Day weekend]].<ref name=Good2010/> The pageant has been nationally [[television|televised]] since 1954. It peaked in the early 1960s, when it was repeatedly the highest-rated program on American television. It was seen as a symbol of the United States, with Miss America often being referred to as the female equivalent of the President. The pageant's longtime [[Master of ceremonies|emcee]], [[Bert Parks]], hosted the event from 1955 to 1979. At the [[Atlantic City Convention Center]], there is a {{cvt|400|lb|adj=on}} interactive statue of Parks holding a crown. When a visitor puts their head inside the crown, sensors activate a recorded playback of his ''"There She Is..."'' line through speakers hidden behind nearby bushes.<ref>Khemlani, Anjalee. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/bert-parks-statue-back-in-prominent-atlantic-city-position/article_5ad0d770-ef93-543a-897c-aba15426c9d9.html "Bert Parks statue back in prominent Atlantic City position"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 8, 2013. Accessed July 27, 2017. "The bronze likeness of Parks was originally fitted with sensors in its palms, which would start a recording of him singing the traditional 'There she is ...' from the song 'Miss America' while people placed their heads under the crown."</ref>

An [[LGBT]] event known as the "[[Miss'd America|Miss'd America Pageant]]" is held annually. Originally started in 1994 as a fundraiser for local LGBT charities, the event features [[drag queen]]s on the runway in a similar manner to the Miss America pageant.<ref>[http://acglbt.org/events/missd-america-pageant/ Miss'd America Pageant], Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance. Accessed July 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Leonard, Nicole. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/miss-d-america-pageant-finds-new-home-in-atlantic-city/article_96b1f9d4-008e-11e5-b7ff-73e560f53d63.html "Miss'd America pageant finds new home in Atlantic City's Borgata"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', May 22, 2015. Accessed September 21, 2016. "The reigning queen of the Miss'd America pageant, the LGBT spoof of Miss America, will relinquish her crown to a new winner on Sept. 26 as contestants from across the country descend on Atlantic City. The pageant has been held in recent years at Boardwalk Hall, Harrah's Resort and House of Blues at Showboat Casino Hotel since first returning to Atlantic City in 2010. ... Since its inception in 1994, the Miss'd America pageant has raised over $280,000 for local LGBT charities and organizations."</ref>

===''Boardwalk Empire''===
Since 2010, ''[[Boardwalk Empire]]'', an American television series from cable network [[HBO]] set in Atlantic City during the [[Prohibition in the United States|Prohibition era]], has cast a new light on the city. Starring [[Steve Buscemi]], the show was adapted from a chapter about historical criminal kingpin [[Enoch L. Johnson|Enoch "Nucky" Johnson]] (who is renamed "Enoch Thompson" in the show) in Nelson Johnson's book, ''Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City''. The series was filmed in New York City at various locations that captured Atlantic City's period architecture and on a set built to resemble the Atlantic City boardwalk in the 1920s.<ref>Kinon, Christina. [http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/hbo-boardwalk-empire-new-york-stand-in-atlantic-city-chicago-los-angeles-article-1.440189 "HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' uses New York as a stand-in for Atlantic City, Chicago and Los Angeles"], ''[[New York Daily News]]'', September 8, 2010. Accessed September 21, 2016.</ref>

Around the same time of the September 2010 premiere of the show, the ''Press of Atlantic City'' created ''Boss of the Boardwalk'', a 45-minute documentary which premiered on August 21, 2010, on [[WMGM-TV|NBC TV-40]] and aired six additional times in the following weeks.<ref>Cronick, Scott. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/blogs/boardwalk_empire/article_0c27de52-ac77-11df-98c7-001cc4c002e0.html "Press documentary 'Boss of the Boardwalk' chronicles the life and times of Nucky Johnson"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', August 20, 2010. Accessed September 23, 2016. "''Boss of the Boardwalk,'' a 45-minute documentary by staff writers Michael Clark and Dan Good, premiered at 7 pm. Saturday, Aug. 21, on NBC TV-40. It will receive six additional airings throughout August and September, including 3 pm. Sept. 19, the same day ''Boardwalk Empire'' will begin its 12-episode first season."</ref>

After the premiere of ''Boardwalk Empire'', interest in [[Roaring Twenties]]-era Atlantic City has grown. In October 2010, a plan was revealed to renovate the ailing [[Resorts Casino Hotel]] into a Roaring Twenties theme. The re-branding was proposed by current owner Dennis Gomes, and was initiated in December 2010 when he took over the casino. The changes accentuate the resort's existing art deco design, as well as presenting new 20s-era uniforms for employees and music from the time period. The casino also introduced drinks and shows reminiscent of the period.<ref>[http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/atlantic_city_hotel-casino_to.html Resorts Atlantic City to adopt 1920s theme in nod to 'Boardwalk Empire'] ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', October 7, 2010. Accessed September 21, 2016.</ref> The actual building where he lived, [[Ritz-Carlton Atlantic City|The Ritz-Carlton]], offer tours.<ref>Waltzer, Jim. [http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/news_and_views/features/the-ritz-where-nucky-lay-his-head/article_b15242cc-2ae7-5f80-b1d0-98168b60f407.html "The Ritz: Where Nucky Lay His Head; Once a happening hotel, the Ritz Condominium has restored its vintage look, if not its wild ways. Tours of Nucky Johnson's one-time home are now being offered as Boardwalk Empire mania continues to sweep the city."], ''Atlantic City Weekly'', November 10, 2010. Accessed December 21, 2016.</ref>

In 2011, [[Academy Bus]] began a trolley tour called "Nucky's Way", a [[tour bus service]] that features actors portraying Nucky, as well as other characters, as it loops around the city. Nucky's Way is the second trolley tour to capitalize off of ''Boardwalk Empire'', after The Great American Trolley company started a weekly tour of Atlantic City with a Roaring Twenties theme in early June 2011.<ref>Rose, Elaine. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/atlantic-city_pleasantville_brigantine/academy-bus-co-launches-nucky-s-way-an-atlantic-city/article_4ed4ae54-a377-11e0-8e74-001cc4c03286.html "Academy Bus Co. launches 'Nucky's Way,' an Atlantic City trolley tour where 'Nucky' Johnson is your guide"]. ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 30, 2011. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref>

On August 1, 2011, a façade modeled after the set of ''Boardwalk Empire'' was unveiled on the boardwalk in front of an empty lot at the former site of the [[Trump World's Fair]] resort. The façade of storefronts, which consists of vinyl tacked onto three large sections of plywood, was the brainchild of longtime area radio host [[Pinky Kravitz]], who was also a columnist for ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'' and host of ''WMGM-TV Presents Pinky'' on [[WMGM-TV|NBC40]].<ref>Harper, Derek. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/atlantic-city_pleasantville_brigantine/boardwalk-empire-facade-unveiled-on-atlantic-city-boardwalk-to-hundreds/article_9c8715d2-bc50-11e0-839b-001cc4c002e0.html "'Boardwalk Empire' facade unveiled on Atlantic City Boardwalk to hundreds of spectators"], ''The Press of Atlantic City'', August 1, 2011. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref>

===Beach concerts===
In 2014, it was announced that Atlantic City would host two major beach concerts. The two headliners were [[Blake Shelton]], which took place on July 31, 2015, and [[Lady Antebellum]], which took place on August 3, 2014. On June 22, 2015, it was announced that [[Maroon 5]] with special guest [[Nick Jonas]] and [[Matt McAndrew]] would headline on August 16, 2015. A few weeks later, it was announced that [[Rascal Flatts]] would play the second major beach concert of the summer season on August 20, 2015, with special guest [[Ashley Monroe]]. This concert would be part of their [[Riot Tour]]. Both concerts charged admission.<ref>Rosenberg, Amy. [http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/downashore/Rascal-Flatts-to-play-Atlantic-City-beach-Aug-20.html "Rascal Flatts to play Atlantic City beach Aug. 20"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', July 1, 2015. Accessed October 30, 2015.</ref>

==Sports==
{| border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width:98%;"
|- style="background:#adadad;"
|'''Club'''
|'''Sport'''
| '''League'''
| '''Venue'''
| '''Year(s)'''
|-
|[[Atlantic City Blackjacks]]
|[[Arena football]]
|[[Arena Football League|AFL]]
|[[Boardwalk Hall]]
|2019<ref>Weinberg, David. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/arena-football-league-teams-suspend-operations-blackjacks-future-unclear/article_aba20229-e4c9-569b-8a7c-5026de9c3c47.html "Arena Football League teams suspend operations, Blackjacks' future unclear"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', October 30, 2019. Accessed November 27, 2019. "The Atlantic City Blackjacks may not be back at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall next season. Ron Jaworski, chairman of the Arena Football League’s Executive Committee, confirmed a report in the Albany Times Union on Tuesday that all six of the league’s franchises will suspend their local operations."</ref><ref>Weinberg, David. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/atlantic-city-blackjacks-done-after-one-year-afl-ceases-operation/article_57f235a8-41ab-5f39-92ad-09c065904167.html "Atlantic City Blackjacks done after one year, AFL ceases operation"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', November 27, 2019. Accessed November 27, 2019. "The Atlantic City Blackjacks are done after just one season in the Arena Football League. The AFL announced Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is ceasing all operations."</ref>
|-
|[[Atlantic City FC]]
|Soccer
|[[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]]
|[[Egg Harbor Township High School|Silver Eagle Stadium]]
|2018–present<ref>Auble, Kristine. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/new-soccer-team-atlantic-city-fc-to-begin-play-in/article_b8f212f9-1cf3-53ae-b830-6d03adf8ac14.html "New soccer team Atlantic City FC to begin play in 2018"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', December 22, 2017. Accessed November 27, 2019. "Hoping to fill a void in the city’s sports scene, the Atlantic City Football Club announced Thursday that it will join the National Premier Soccer League as an expansion team in 2018.... The team will play five to seven home games at Stockton University in Galloway Township and will compete in the NPSL Keystone Conference as a semiprofessional team."</ref>
|-
|[[Atlantic City Diablos]]
|Soccer
|[[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]]
|[[St. Augustine College Preparatory School]]
|2007–2008<ref>Ralph, Matthew. [https://www.brotherlygame.com/2017/12/22/16808098/national-premier-soccer-league-atlantic-city-fc-south-jersey-soccer "Atlantic City FC gives NPSL a South Jersey foothold Atlantic City FC announced entry into the NPSL’s Keystone Conference at the Tropicana on Thursday"], Brotherly Game, December 22, 2017. Accessed November 27, 2019. "The Atlantic City Diablos played two seasons in the NPSL in 2007 and 2008 before folding and the AC Crusaders competed in the NPSL in 2011 and 2012 before heading to the American Soccer League and eventually meeting the same fate."</ref>
|-
|[[Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies]]
|[[Ice Hockey]]
|[[ECHL]]
|[[Boardwalk Hall]]
|2001–2005<ref>Gill, Mike. [https://973espn.com/15-years-ago-this-week-the-boardwalk-bullies-won-the-kelly-cup/ "15 Years Ago This Week The Boardwalk Bullies Won The Kelly Cup"], [[WENJ|97.3 ESPN]], May 16, 2018. Accessed November 27, 2019. "From 2001-2005, the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies were a member of the ECHL, but like most pro sports teams in the city, attendance problems forced the team to leave the city, landing in Stockton, CA"</ref>
|-
|[[Atlantic City CardSharks]]
|[[indoor American football|Indoor football]]
|[[National Indoor Football League|NIFL]]
|[[Boardwalk Hall]]
|2004<ref name=PI2019>Hetrick, Christian. [https://www.inquirer.com/business/arena-football-league-atlantic-city-team-20190122.html "Arena Football League team is coming to Atlantic City, and you get a chance to name it"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', January 22, 2019. Accessed November 27, 2019. "The Atlantic City Seagulls, of the now defunct United States Basketball League, played at the city’s high school gym from 1996 to 2001. And the Atlantic City CardSharks of the National Indoor Football League played at Boardwalk Hall in 2004 and lasted one season."</ref>
|-
|[[Atlantic City Surf]]
|Baseball
|[[Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball|Can-Am League]]
|[[Bernie Robbins Stadium]]
|1998–2008<ref>Huna, Nicholas. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/the-history-of-the-atlantic-city-surf/article_6bfbe061-44a5-5e78-adca-20c272fe8bc0.html "The history of the Atlantic City Surf"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', September 23, 2017. Accessed November 27, 2019. "May 20, 1998: The Atlantic City Surf play their first game against the Somerset Patriots to a sellout crowd. The Surf lose 8-5.... Sept. 7, 2008: The Surf plays its last game, a 6-0 shutout loss to Quebec in the Can-Am League playoffs."</ref>
|-
|Atlantic City Seagulls
|Basketball
|[[United States Basketball League|USBL]]
|[[Atlantic City High School]]
|1996–2001<ref name=PI2019/>
|}

The [[Atlantic City Race Course]] in Hamilton Township was a horse racing track that operated from 1946 to 2015.

The [[ShopRite LPGA Classic]] is an [[LPGA Tour]] women's golf tournament held near Atlantic City since it started in 1986.<ref>McGarry, Michael. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/shoprite-lpga-classic-is-thriving-in-four-years-since-returning/article_b64b6a67-e849-5296-96df-732dffc13089.html "ShopRite LPGA Classic is thriving in four years since returning to Galloway"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', May 24, 2014. Accessed September 14, 2018. "The Classic began in 1986 and continued uninterrupted for 20 years. But the tournament ended for three years after 2006 because of a dispute over dates between the former tournament officials and the LPGA."</ref>

===Professional boxing===
Since February 2, 1887, the city of Atlantic City has seen 2,538 (as of September 2018) professional boxing fight programs,<ref>[http://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?country=US&region=NJ&town=20144&offset=2520 Events in USA, New Jersey, Atlantic City], BoxRec. Accessed September 14, 2018.</ref> the first one being one with a main event fight between Willie Clark, 3-0-3, and debuting Horace Leeds, won by Clark on points over four rounds.<ref>[http://boxrec.com/en/date?date=1887-02-06 Sunday 6, February 1887], BoxRec. Accessed September 14, 2018.</ref> During the 1980s, professional boxing activity boomed in Atlantic City, at times rivaling [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], in staging major boxing fights. Fighters who fought in Atlantic City at that era include [[Marvelous Marvin Hagler]], [[Thomas Hearns]], [[Wilfredo Gómez]], [[Jeff Chandler (boxer)|Jeff Chandler]], [[Larry Holmes]], [[George Foreman]], [[Mike Tyson]] and others. Fights included [[The Brawl For it All]], Tyson versus Holmes, Tyson versus [[Michael Spinks]], and [[Roberto Durán]] versus [[Iran Barkley]].

Many boxing matches were held at [[Donald Trump]]'s [[Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino|Trump Plaza]], promoted either by [[Bob Arum]] or [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]].

==Parks and recreation==
Atlantic City is one of five municipalities in the state—and the only one outside of [[Cape May County, New Jersey|Cape May County]]—that offer free public access to oceanfront beaches monitored by lifeguards, joining [[Wildwood, New Jersey|Wildwood]], [[North Wildwood, New Jersey|North Wildwood]], [[Wildwood Crest, New Jersey|Wildwood Crest]] and [[Upper Township, New Jersey|Upper Township]]'s [[Strathmere, New Jersey|Strathmere]] section.<ref>Spoto, MaryAnn. [http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2015/05/surfers_fighting_to_save_dwindling_free_beaches.html "Surfers fighting to save dwindling free beaches"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], May 20, 2015. Accessed October 30, 2015. "New Jersey has five free guarded ocean beaches – Atlantic City, Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and the Strathmere section of Upper Township."</ref>

The nearest [[YMCA]] is the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA in [[Vineland, New Jersey|Vineland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/life/people/2018/02/28/cumberland-cape-atlantic-ymca-installs-new-board-officers/381740002/|title=Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA installs new board officers|newspaper=[[The Daily Journal (New Jersey)|The Daily Journal]]|date=2018-02-28|accessdate=2021-04-24|quote=Kathy Farinaccio, second vice president/secretary, commented, “The YMCA’s value is priceless for providing families in Cumberland, Cape May, and Atlantic Counties a healthy, active, and vibrant environment.”}}</ref>

==Government==

===Local government===
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|homicide=15.1
|forcible_rape=70.4
|robbery=1,146.3
|aggravated_assault=930.1
|violent_crime=2,161.9
|burglary=1,370.0
|larceny_theft=5,422.2
|motor_vehicle_theft=502.8
|arson=40.2
|property_crime=7,335.2
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}}
{{See|Mayors of Atlantic City, New Jersey}}
Atlantic City is governed within the [[Faulkner Act]] (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the [[Faulkner Act (mayor–council)|Mayor-Council]] system of municipal government (Plan D), implemented by direct petition effective as of July 1, 1982.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 12.</ref><ref>[http://www.dudley-2010.com/Faulkner%20Act%2046pages.pdf "The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012040522/http://www.dudley-2010.com/Faulkner%20Act%2046pages.pdf |date=October 12, 2013 }}, [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]], July 2007. Accessed October 22, 2013.</ref> The city is one of 71 municipalities (of the 565) statewide governed under this form.<ref>[https://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/cgs.rutgers.edu/files/documents/resources/rc_munichart_inventory_2011.pdf ''Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey''], [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed November 18, 2019.</ref> The governing body of Atlantic City is the Mayor and the City Council, all elected on a partisan basis to serve four-year terms of office as part of the November general election. The council is comprised of nine members, who are elected on a staggered basis, with one member from each of six [[Ward (United States)|wards]] and three serving [[at-large]]. The six ward seats are up for election together and the mayoral seat and the council at-large seats are up for vote together two years later. The City Council exercises the legislative power of the municipality for the purpose of holding Council meetings to introduce ordinances and resolutions to regulate City government. In addition, Council members review budgets submitted by the Mayor; provide for an annual audit of the city's accounts and financial transactions; organize standing committees and hold public hearings to address important issues which impact Atlantic City.<ref>[http://www.cityofatlanticcity.org/officials.aspx Elected Officials] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117235035/http://cityofatlanticcity.org/officials.aspx |date=November 17, 2016 }}, Atlantic City. Accessed November 19, 2016.</ref> Former Mayor Bob Levy created the Atlantic City Ethics Board in 2007, but the Board was dissolved two years later by vote of the Atlantic City Council.

{{As of|2020}}, the [[List of mayors of Atlantic City, New Jersey|Acting Mayor]] is [[Marty Small Sr.]],<ref>[https://cityofatlanticcity.org/?page_id=21500 Office of the Mayor], City of Atlantic City. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref> who succeeded [[Frank Gilliam (politician)|Frank M. Gilliam Jr.]] following his resignation on October 3, 2019.<ref>[https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/crime/atlantic-city-mayor-gilliam-resigns-after-guilty-plea-in-federal/article_b9bbf8ec-d1ac-5544-a1ea-8a5d4db0c3b0.html "Atlantic City Mayor Gilliam resigns after guilty plea in federal court, Small to take over"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', October 3, 2019. Accessed October 16, 2019</ref> Small will serve as mayor for an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2021.<ref>[https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-council-votes-small-state-won-t-miss-a/article_4534b4f0-775a-5400-a41b-b705999f3ea3.html "Atlantic City Council votes Small, state 'won't miss a beat' with new mayor"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', October 15, 2019. Accessed October 16, 2019. "During a special meeting Tuesday evening, Small was selected by the governing body to serve an unexpired term as the city’s chief executive following the abrupt departure of Frank Gilliam Jr., who resigned earlier this month."</ref> Members of the City Council are Council President George Tibbitt (D, 2021; At-Large), Council Vice President Moisse "Mo" Delgado (D, 2021; At-Large), LaToya Dunston (D, 2023; Second Ward – appointed to serve an unexpired term), Jeffree Fauntleroy II (D, 2021; At-Large), Jesse O. Kurtz ([[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], 2023; 6th Ward), MD Hossain Morshed (D, 2023; 4th Ward), Aaron "Sporty" Randolph (D, 2023; 1st Ward), Kaleem Shabazz (D, 2023; 3rd Ward) and Muhammad "Anjum" Zia (D, 2023; 5th Ward).<ref name=CityCouncil>[http://www.cityofatlanticcity.org/directory Directory], City of Atlantic City. Accessed August 25, 2020.</ref><ref>[http://cityofatlanticcity.org/?wpfd_file=2019-user-friendly-budget-adopted-budget 2019 Municipal User Friendly Budget], City of Atlantic City. Accessed September 24, 2019.</ref><ref name=Govt>[http://www.atlantic-county.org/county-government/municipalities.asp#atlanticcity Municipal Government], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]]. Accessed September 24, 2019.</ref><ref name=Atlantic2019>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Atlantic/99000/web/#/summary General Election Results - November 5, 2019], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]], updated November 19, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=Atlantic2017>[http://atlanticcountyclerk.org/2017/General/Election%20Result.htm Atlantic County November 7, 2017 General Election Unofficial Results], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]] Clerk, updated November 7, 2017. Accessed January 1, 2018.</ref>

In May 2020, voters rejected by a 3-1 margin a referendum that would have changed the city to a [[Faulkner Act (council–manager)|council-manager]] form of government which would have reduced the size of the city council and shifted responsibility for day-to-day operation from an elected mayor to an appointed [[city manager]].<ref>Biryukov, Nikita. [https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/atlantic-city-referendum-defeated-in-landslide/ "Atlantic City referendum defeated in landslide City voters overwhelmingly vote to keep current form of government"], New Jersey Globe, May 12, 2020. Accessed May 13, 2020. "Voters in Atlantic City slapped down a referendum that would have eliminated the city’s mayor and reduced the number of seats on the city’s council. The referendum, which was opposed by incumbent councilmembers, Mayor Marty Small and the Callaway family-led Atlantic City Democratic organization, was defeated 985 to 3,275.... The measure would have replaced the mayor’s post with a council-appointed city manager and cut down the number of council seats from nine to five."</ref>

In December 2019, LaToya Dunston was selected from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to serve the remainder of the term of the Second Ward seat that had been held by Marty Small until he stepped down when he was appointed as mayor.<ref>Danzis, David. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-council-selects-dunston-for-nd-ward-seat/article_745469d6-d289-5718-9b5a-2e8f9ba61875.html "Atlantic City Council selects Dunston for 2nd Ward seat"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', November 12, 2019. Accessed March 18, 2020. "LaToya Dunston, 36, was unanimously selected by council to serve as the 2nd Ward representative for the remainder of 2019. She fills the vacancy left by Marty Small Sr., who became mayor Oct. 4 after his predecessor, Frank Gilliam Jr., abruptly resigned a day earlier."</ref> In January 2020, Dunston was appointed to fill the Second Ward seat expiring in December 2023 that Small had won in November 2019 but declined to fill; Dunston will serve on an interim basis until the November 2020 general election, when voters will select a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office.<ref>[https://cityofatlanticcity.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=73&wpfd_file_id=21977 Reorganization Meeting Minutes for January 1, 2020], City of Atlantic City. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref>

====Mayoral disappearance and resignation====
Following questions about false claims he had made about his military record, Mayor [[Bob Levy (New Jersey politician)#False claims of service and the federal investigation|Bob Levy]] left City Hall in September 2007 in a city-owned vehicle for an unknown destination. After a 13-day absence, his lawyer revealed that Levy was in [[Carrier Clinic]], a rehabilitation hospital.<ref>Ryan, Joe. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/10/atlantic_city_mayor_still_miss.html "Atlantic City mayor was at Carrier Clinic"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', October 9, 2007. Accessed June 14, 2016. "The mayor of Atlantic City whose mysterious absence sparked political chaos and national intrigue was at a rehabilitation facility in Somerset County, his attorney said today. Robert Levy spent the start of his 13-day disappearance from public life at the Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, his attorney told the Press of Atlantic City for a report on its Web site."</ref> Levy resigned in October 2007 and then-Council President William Marsh assumed the office of Mayor<ref>Cox, Paul. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/10/marsh_is_sworn_in_as_atlantic.html "Marsh is sworn in as Atlantic City mayor"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', October 11, 2007. Accessed June 14, 2016. "Atlantic City City Council President William 'Speedy' Marsh was sworn in as the resort's mayor Wednesday afternoon by City Clerk Rosemary Adams, according to a report in the Press of Atlantic City. The event occurred just hours after former Mayor Bob Levy resigned amid an ongoing federal investigation into his military record and after Levy had returned from a stay at a Somerset County clinic that specializes in mental health and addiction recovery."</ref> and served six weeks until an interim mayor was named.

===Federal, state and county representation===
Atlantic City is located in the 2nd Congressional district<ref name=PCR2012>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], [[New Jersey Redistricting Commission]], December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District], [[New Jersey Department of State]]. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>[https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf ''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''], New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]]. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#2 Districts by Number for 2011–2020], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>

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===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 20,001 registered voters in Atlantic City, of which 12,063 (60.3% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 1,542 (7.7% vs. 25.2%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 6,392 (32.0% vs. 44.3%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 4 voters registered to other parties.<ref name=VoterRegistration>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-atlantic-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary – Atlantic], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> Among the city's 2010 Census population, 50.6% (vs. 58.8% in Atlantic County) were registered to vote, including 67.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 76.6% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>[https://www.census.gov GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 – State – County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref>

In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 9,948 votes (86.6% vs. 57.9% countywide), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 1,548 votes (13.5% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 49 votes (0.4% vs. 0.9%), among the 11,489 ballots cast by the city's 21,477 registered voters, for a turnout of 53.5% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County).<ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-atlantic.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results – Atlantic County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225004603/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-atlantic.pdf |date=December 25, 2014 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-atlantic.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results – Atlantic County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225004857/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-atlantic.pdf |date=December 25, 2014 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Democrat Barack Obama received 10,975 votes (82.1% vs. 56.5% countywide), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 2,175 votes (16.3% vs. 41.6%) and other candidates with 82 votes (0.6% vs. 1.1%), among the 13,370 ballots cast by the city's 26,030 registered voters, for a turnout of 51.4% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-atlantic.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Democrat [[John Kerry]] received 8,487 votes (74.5% vs. 52.0% countywide), ahead of Republican [[George W. Bush]] with 2,687 votes (23.6% vs. 46.2%) and other candidates with 96 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 11,389 ballots cast by the city's 23,310 registered voters, for a turnout of 48.9% (vs. 69.8% in the whole county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_atlantic_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref>

In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2013|2013 gubernatorial election]], Democrat [[Barbara Buono]] received 4,293 ballots cast (52.6% vs. 34.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 2,897 votes (35.5% vs. 60.0%) and other candidates with 63 votes (0.8% vs. 1.3%), among the 8,155 ballots cast by the city's 23,049 registered voters, yielding a 35.4% turnout (vs. 41.5% in the county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-atlantic.pdf 2013 Governor: Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, January 29, 2014. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-atlantic.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 5, 2013 General Election Results : Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, January 29, 2014. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] received 4,988 ballots cast (69.9% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 1,578 votes (22.1% vs. 47.7%), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 157 votes (2.2% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 99 votes (1.4% vs. 1.2%), among the 7,141 ballots cast by the city's 22,585 registered voters, yielding a 31.6% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-atlantic.pdf 2009 Governor: Atlantic County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112193846/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-atlantic.pdf |date=January 12, 2016 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref>

===City and state agencies===

====New Jersey Casino Control Commission====
{{main|New Jersey Casino Control Commission}}
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission is a New Jersey state governmental agency that was founded in 1977 as the state's [[Gaming Control Board]], responsible for administering the Casino Control Act and its regulations to assure public trust and confidence in the credibility and integrity of the casino industry and casino operations in Atlantic City. Casinos operate under licenses granted by the commission. The commission is headquartered in the Arcade Building at Tennessee Avenue and Boardwalk in Atlantic City.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/casinos/about/ About the Commission], [[New Jersey Casino Control Commission]]. Accessed January 13, 2012.</ref>

====New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement====
{{main|New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement}}
The [[New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement]] is a division of the [[New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety]] and is responsible for certifying casino gaming revenue, registering casino employees and non-gaming vendors, licensing gaming vendors, and handling all casino patron complaints.<ref name=DGE/>

====Casino Reinvestment Development Authority====
{{main|Casino Reinvestment Development Authority}}
The CRDA was founded in 1984 and is responsible for directing the spending of casino reinvestment funds in public and private projects to benefit Atlantic City and other areas of the state. From 1985 through April 2008, CRDA spent US$1.5 billion on projects in Atlantic City and US$300 million throughout New Jersey.<ref>[http://media.pressofatlanticcity.com/smedia/2008/05/25/07/casinopage.source.prod_affiliate.101.pdf "30 Years of Casino Gaming"]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', May 25, 2008. Accessed June 7, 2008.</ref>

====Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority====
The Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA) was in charge of advertising and marketing for the city as well as promoting economic growth through convention and leisure tourism development. The ACCVA managed the [[Boardwalk Hall]] and [[Atlantic City Convention Center]], as well as the Boardwalk Welcome Center inside Boardwalk Hall and a welcome center on the [[Atlantic City Expressway]]. In 2011, the ACCVA was absorbed into the CRDA as part of the state takeover that created the tourism district.<ref>Previti, Emily. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic/casinos-executives-take-over-efforts-to-market-atlantic-city/article_befc4f7a-6fbf-11e0-bbf0-001cc4c03286.html "Casinos, executives take over efforts to market Atlantic City"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 26, 2011. Accessed December 4, 2015. "The Atlantic City Alliance, a nonprofit entity funded and operated by local casinos and their executives, will assume most of the city's marketing duties and media services previously handled by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, which will focus on growing convention business."</ref>

====Atlantic City Special Improvement District====
The Atlantic City Special Improvement District (SID) was a nonprofit organization created in 1992, funded by a special assessment tax on businesses within the improvement district. It carried out various activities to improve the city's business community, including street cleaning and promotional efforts. In 2011, the SID was absorbed by the CRDA; the former SID boundaries would be expanded to the include all areas in the newly formed tourism district. Under the new structure, established by state legislation, the CRDA assumed responsibility for the staff, equipment and programs of the SID. The new SID division includes a SID committee made up of CRDA board members and an advisory council consisting of the current trustees and others.<ref>Previti, Emily. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/atlantic-city_pleasantville_brigantine/atlantic-city-special-improvement-district-votes-to-dissolve-transfer-assets/article_2e4b7ece-6a38-11e0-9de0-001cc4c002e0.html "Atlantic City Special Improvement District votes to dissolve, transfer assets to CRDA"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 18, 2011. Accessed May 11, 2011.</ref>

==Fire department==
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The '''Atlantic City Fire Department''' ('''ACFD''') provides [[fire protection]] and first responder [[emergency medical services]] to the city. The ACFD operates out of six fire stations, located throughout the city in one battalion, under the command of a [[Battalion Chief]], who in-turn reports to an on-duty Deputy Chief, or Tour Commander each shift.<ref name=ACFDHistory>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131004222629/http://www.acfdlocal198.com/index.cfm?Section=10&PageNum=217 Atlantic City Firefighters – ACFD History]. Atlantic City Fire Fighters. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://cityofatlanticcity.org/divdetails.aspx?dva=fir Fire] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004234715/http://cityofatlanticcity.org/divdetails.aspx?dva=fir |date=October 4, 2013 }}, City of Atlantic City. Accessed August 14, 2012.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222817/http://www.acfdlocal198.com/index.cfm?Section=10&PageNum=221 Atlantic City Firefighters – Stations & Units], Atlantic City Fire Fighters. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref>

===Fire station locations===
<gallery class="center">
Image:Atlantic_City,_NJ_Fire_Department_Headquarters.jpg|Headquarters; 2715 Atlantic Ave
Image:Station_1_-_E1-T1_-_Atlantic_Ave_&_Maryland_Ave.jpg|Station 1; Atlantic Ave & Maryland Ave. Engine 1, Tower Ladder 1, Battalion Chief 1, Haz-Mat 1
Image:NJ - Atlantic City Station 2.jpg|Station 2; Baltic Ave & North Indiana Ave. Engine 2, Rescue 1, Collapse Rescue Unit, Fire Boats 1&2
Image:Station_3_-_Engine_3-Ladder_3_(tiller).jpeg|Station 3; North Indiana Ave & Grant Ave. Engine 3, Ladder 3 (Tiller)
Image:Station_4_-_Engine_4-Ladder_2_(tiller)_Atlantic_Ave_&_S_Carolina_Ave.jpg|Station 4; Atlantic Ave & South Carolina Ave. Engine 4, Ladder 2 (Tiller), Deputy Chief 1
Image:Station 5 - Engine 5 Bader Field.jpg|Station 5; [[Bader Field]]. Engine 5, Air Cascade Unit 1
Image:Station_6_-_Engine_6-Engine_7.jpg|Station 6; Atlantic Ave & South Annapolis Ave. Engine 6, Engine 7
</gallery>

==Police department==
{{main|Atlantic City Police Department}}
The city is protected by the [[Atlantic City Police Department]], which handles 150,000 calls per year. The Chief of Police is Henry White.<ref>[http://www.acpolice.org/ Home Page], [[Atlantic City Police Department]]. Accessed November 22, 2015.</ref>

==Education==
The [[Atlantic City School District]] serves students in [[pre-kindergarten]] through [[twelfth grade]]s.<ref>[https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110 "Atlantic City Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification], [[Atlantic City School District]]. Accessed March 18, 2020. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-K through twelve in the Atlantic City School District. Composition: The Atlantic City School District is {{sic|comprised |hide=y|of}} all the area within the municipal boundaries of Atlantic City."</ref> As of the 2017–18 school year, the eleven schools in the district had a combined enrollment of 7,157 students and a faculty of 614.9 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis) for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 11.6:1.<ref name=NCES>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3400960&DistrictID=3400960 District information for Atlantic City School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed November 1, 2019.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2017–18 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3400960 School Data for the Atlantic City School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed November 1, 2019.</ref>) are 
Venice Park School<ref>[https://vp.acboe.org Venice Park School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (75 students in PreK),
Brighton Avenue School<ref>[https://bri.acboe.org Brighton Avenue School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (346 students; in grades PreK–5),
Chelsea Heights School<ref>[https://ch.acboe.org Chelsea Heights School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (367; PreK–8),
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Complex<ref>[https://mlk.acboe.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Complex], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (599; PreK–8),
New York Avenue School<ref>[https://ny.acboe.org New York Avenue School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (605; PreK–8),
Pennsylvania Avenue School<ref>[https://pas.acboe.org Pennsylvania Avenue School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (559; PreK–8),
Richmond Avenue School<ref>[https://rich.acboe.org Richmond Avenue School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (715; PreK–8),
Sovereign Avenue School<ref>[https://sov.acboe.org Sovereign Avenue School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (736; PreK–8),
Texas Avenue School<ref>[https://tex.acboe.org Texas Avenue School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (560; K–8),
Uptown School Complex<ref>[https://upt.acboe.org Uptown School Complex], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (572; PreK–8) and
[[Atlantic City High School]]<ref>[https://achs.acboe.org Atlantic City High School], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref> (1,882; 9–12).<ref name=Schools>[https://www.acboe.org/domain/119 School Site Directory], Atlantic City School District. Accessed January 28, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school.php?district=0110&source=01 New Jersey School Directory for the Atlantic City Public Schools], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed December 29, 2016.</ref> Pennsylvania Avenue School opened for the 2012–13 school year, with most students shifting from New Jersey Avenue School, which had been one of the district's oldest and most rundown schools.<ref>Raheem, Turiya S. A. [http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/news_and_views/community-updates-pennsylvania-avenue-school-and-more/article_d1ed12b8-3ac0-5aeb-8266-13d4d641cf3f.html "Community Updates: Pennsylvania Avenue School and More"], ''[[Atlantic City Weekly]]'', October 8, 2012. Accessed November 26, 2017. "The new Pennsylvania Avenue School (PAS) is a long-awaited addition to the Atlantic City School System.... Most students attending PAS have come from New Jersey Avenue School, one of the oldest in the city, which needed far too many repairs and had become a dark and dismal place for children and teachers alike."</ref>

Students from [[Brigantine, New Jersey|Brigantine]], [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport]], [[Margate City, New Jersey|Margate City]] and [[Ventnor City, New Jersey|Ventnor City]] attend Atlantic City High School as part of [[sending/receiving relationship]]s with the respective school districts.<ref>[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/1516/01/0110/000.html Atlantic City Public School District 2016 Report Card Narrative], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed November 26, 2017. "The Atlantic City Public School District is a Pre-K to 12 school district operating Eleven (11) schools. Our Pre-K through 8th grade schools serve Atlantic City, while our high school serves the students of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Brigantine, Margate and Longport."</ref><ref>Rotondo, Christie. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/shore-towns-may-pay-less-as-atlantic-city-schools-slash/article_ccc100ec-115a-11e5-91f0-6be180d7221f.html "Shore towns may pay less as Atlantic City schools slash budgets"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 14, 2015. Accessed November 26, 2017. "Over the years, Brigantine, Ventnor, Margate and Longport have criticized the high cost of tuition to send their students to Atlantic City High School."</ref>

City public school students are also eligible to attend the [[Atlantic County Institute of Technology]] in the [[Mays Landing, New Jersey|Mays Landing]] section of [[Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey|Hamilton Township]]<ref>[http://www.acitech.org/cms/schools/institute-of-technology/admissions-acit/frequently-asked-questions Frequently Asked Questions ], [[Atlantic County Institute of Technology]]. Accessed May 17, 2017. "What does it cost to attend ACIT? As a public school, there is no cost to Atlantic County residents of high school age. New Jersey Title 18A:54-20.1 entitles students the right to choose ACIT for their high school education."</ref> or the [[Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts]], located in [[Somers Point, New Jersey|Somers Point]].<ref>[http://www.chartertech.org/about/profile.jsp Profile], [[Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts]]. Accessed May 18, 2017.</ref>

Oceanside Charter School, which offered pre-Kindergarten through [[eighth grade]], was founded in 1999 and closed in June 2013 when its charter wasn't renewed by the [[New Jersey Department of Education]].<ref>D'Amico, Diane. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic/students-teachers-bid-farewell-to-closing-oceanside-charter-school/article_02f8b0fc-d89a-11e2-ab57-0019bb2963f4.html "Students, teachers bid farewell to closing Oceanside Charter School"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 18, 2013. Accessed November 19, 2016. "Photos were taken down off bulletin boards and tears streamed down cheeks Tuesday at the very last, last day of school at Oceanside Charter School in Atlantic City. The school will officially close at the end of the month after the state Department of Education did not renew its charter this year."</ref>

Founded in 1908, Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School is a [[Catholic school|Catholic elementary school]], operated under the jurisdiction of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden|Diocese of Camden]].<ref>[http://ourladystarofthesears.org/page/history History], Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School. Accessed August 12, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.camdendiocese.org/schools/catholic-schools-listing/ Catholic Schools Directory], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]]. Accessed October 20, 2016.</ref>

Nearby college campuses include those of [[Atlantic Cape Community College]] and [[Stockton University]], the latter of which offers classes and resources in the city such as the [[Carnegie Library Center]].

==Media outlets==

===Newspapers and magazines===
{{See also|Media of Philadelphia#Newspapers|l1=Newspapers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania}}
* ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]''
* ''Atlantic City Insiders''
* ''[[Atlantic City Weekly]]''
* ''Casino Connection''

===Radio stations===
{{Atlantic City Radio}}
* [[WEHA]] 88.7 FM – Gospel
* [[WAYV (FM)|WAYV]] 95.1 FM – Top 40
* [[WTTH]] 96.1 FM – Urban AC
* [[WFPG]] 96.9 FM – AC (Lite Rock 96.9)
* [[WENJ]] 97.3 FM – Sports
* [[WTKU]] 98.3 FM – Classic hits (Kool 98.3)
* [[WZBZ]] 99.3 FM – Rhythmic (The Buzz)
* [[WZXL]] 100.7 FM – Rock (The Rock Station)
* [[WLRB (FM)|WLRB]] 102.7 FM – Contemporary Christian (K-Love)
* [[WMGM (FM)|WMGM]] 103.7 FM – Active rock (WMGM Rocks)
* [[WSJO]] 104.9 FM – Hot AC (Sojo 104.9)
* [[WPUR]] 107.3 FM – Country (Cat Country 107.3)
* [[WWJZ]] 640 AM – Religious
* [[WMID]] 1340 AM – Oldies
* [[WOND]] 1400 AM – News/Talk
* [[WPGG]] 1450 AM – Talk
* [[WBSS (AM)|WBSS]] 1490 AM – Sports betting talk

===Television stations===
{{See also|Media of Philadelphia#Television stations}}
Atlantic City is part of the Philadelphia television market. There, six stations licensed in the area.
*'''[[WACP]] Channel 4''' Atlantic City ([[Independent station (North America)|Independent]])
*'''WMGM-LP Channel 7''' Atlantic City ([[Dark (broadcasting)|Silent]])
*'''[[WMGM-TV]] Channel 40''' Wildwood ([[Justice Network]])
*'''W45CP-D Channel 45''' Atlantic City ([[Daystar (TV network)|Daystar]])
*'''W48DP-D Channel 48''' Atlantic City ([[EICB TV|EICB]])

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
[[File:2021-05-31 11 35 15 View east along New Jersey State Route 446 (Atlantic City Expressway) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 446X (Atlantic City–Brigantine Connector) in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|Eastern terminus of the Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic City]]

====Roads and highways====
{{As of|2010|5}}, the city had a total of {{cvt|103.67|mi}} of roadways, of which {{cvt|88.26|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{cvt|1.29|mi}} by Atlantic County, {{cvt|5.32|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]] and {{cvt|8.80|mi}} by the [[South Jersey Transportation Authority]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Atlantic.pdf Atlantic County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed November 13, 2013.</ref>

The three roadways into Atlantic City are the [[Black Horse Pike]]/Harding Highway ([[U.S. Route 322 in New Jersey|US 322]]/[[U.S. Route 40 in New Jersey|40]] via the Albany Avenue [[drawbridge]]), White Horse Pike ([[U.S. Route 30 in New Jersey|US 30]]), and the [[Atlantic City Expressway]] (including the [[Atlantic City–Brigantine Connector|Brigantine Connector]]). Atlantic City is roughly {{cvt|132|mi}} south of New York City by road (via the [[Garden State Parkway]]) and {{cvt|55|mi}} southeast of [[Philadelphia]].<ref>[http://www.cityofatlanticcity.org/links.aspx Links and Information for those Visiting Atlantic City] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117235008/http://cityofatlanticcity.org/links.aspx |date=November 17, 2016 }}, City of Atlantic City. Accessed November 20, 2016.</ref>

====Public transportation====
[[File:Interior of Atlantic City Rail Terminal, August 2014.jpg|alt=|thumb|[[Atlantic City Rail Terminal]]]]
[[File:Atlantic City Jitney Association Champion 29.jpg|thumb|[[Atlantic City Jitney Association|ACJA]] "Jitney" No. 29 on a casino shuttle run.]]
[[File:NJ Transit Nova RTS 2514.jpg|thumb|[[NJ Transit Bus Operations|NJ Transit]] #2514 on the [[List of NJ Transit bus routes (500-549)|505]].]]
Atlantic City is connected to other cities in several ways. [[NJ Transit]]'s [[Atlantic City Rail Terminal]]<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainStationLookupFrom&selStation=10 Atlantic City station], [[NJ Transit]]. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref> at the [[Atlantic City Convention Center]] provides service from [[30th Street Station]] in [[Philadelphia]] through several smaller South Jersey communities via the [[Atlantic City Line]].<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=LineDetailsTo&selLine=ATLC Atlantic City Rail Line], [[NJ Transit]]. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref>

On June 20, 2006, the board of NJ Transit approved a three-year trial of express train service between [[Pennsylvania Station (New York City)|New York Penn Station]] and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal. The line, known as ACES ([[Atlantic City Express Service]]), ran from February 2009 to March 2012. The approximate travel time was {{frac|2|1|2}} hours, with a stop at [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]]'s [[Pennsylvania Station (Newark)|Penn Station]], and was part of the casinos' multimillion-dollar investments in Atlantic City. Most of the funding for the transit line was provided by [[Harrah's Entertainment]] (owners of both [[Harrah's Atlantic City]] and [[Caesars Atlantic City]]) and the [[Borgata]].<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/tm/tm_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=PressReleaseTo&PRESS_RELEASE_ID=2232 "NJ Transit board approves New York – Atlantic City Express Rail Service"], [[NJ Transit]] press release, June 19, 2006. Accessed November 19, 2016.</ref>

The [[Atlantic City Bus Terminal]] is the home to local, intrastate and interstate bus companies including NJ Transit, [[OurBus]]<ref>[https://www.ourbus.com/routes/nyc-to-atlantic-city-bus], OurBus. Accessed May 4, 2021</ref> and [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]] bus lines. The Greyhound Lucky Streak Express offers service to Atlantic City from New York City, [[Brooklyn]], Philadelphia, [[Baltimore]], and [[Washington, D.C.]]<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusTerminalLookupFrom&selCounty=1&selStation=297&x=44&y=14 Atlantic City Bus Terminal], [[NJ Transit]]. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref> In addition to stopping at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal, Greyhound buses stop at various casinos in Atlantic City. [[Martz Group|Martz Trailways]] provides bus service to various casinos in Atlantic City from [[Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania|Wilkes-Barre]], [[Scranton, Pennsylvania|Scranton]], and [[White Haven, Pennsylvania|White Haven]] in [[Pennsylvania]].<ref>[https://martztrailways.com/schedules-tofrom-philadelphia-and-casinos/ Schedules To/From Philadelphia and Casinos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821182408/https://martztrailways.com/schedules-tofrom-philadelphia-and-casinos/ |date=August 21, 2019 }}, [[Martz Group]]. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref> [[Klein Transportation]] provides bus service to various casinos in Atlantic City from [[Shillington, Pennsylvania|Shillington]], [[Douglassville, Pennsylvania|Douglassville]], [[Royersford, Pennsylvania|Royersford]], and [[Audubon, Pennsylvania|Audubon]] in Pennsylvania.<ref>[https://tours.kleintransportation.com/Tours/Casino-Day-Trips Casino Line Run], Klein Transportation. Accessed March 18, 2020</ref>

Within the city, public transportation is provided by [[NJ Transit Bus Operations|NJ Transit]] along 13 routes, including service between the city and the [[Port Authority Bus Terminal]] in [[Midtown Manhattan]] on the [[319 (New Jersey bus)|319]] route, and service to and from Atlantic City on routes [[501 (New Jersey bus)|501]] (to [[Brigantine Beach, New Jersey|Brigantine Beach]]), [[502 (New Jersey bus)|502]] (to [[Atlantic Cape Community College]]), [[504 (New Jersey bus)|504]] (to Ventnor Plaza), [[505 (New Jersey bus)|505]] (to [[Longport, New Jersey|Longport]]), [[507 (New Jersey bus)|507]] (to [[Ocean City, New Jersey|Ocean City]]), [[508 (New Jersey bus)|508]] (to the [[Hamilton Mall]]), [[509 (New Jersey bus)|509]] (to Ocean City), [[551 (New Jersey bus)|551]] (to Philadelphia), [[552 (New Jersey bus)|552]] (to [[Cape May, New Jersey|Cape May]]), [[553 (New Jersey bus)|553]] (to [[Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey|Upper Deerfield Township]]), [[554 (New Jersey bus)|554]] (to the [[Lindenwold station|Lindenwold PATCO station]]) and [[559 (New Jersey bus)|559]] (to [[Lakewood Township, New Jersey|Lakewood Township]]).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100726170623/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesAtlanticCountyTo Atlantic County Bus / Rail Connections], [[NJ Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of July 26, 2010. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www2.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTransitGuide.pdf South Jersey Transit Guide], Cross County Connection. Accessed march 18, 2020.</ref>

The [[Atlantic City Jitney Association]] (ACJA) offers service on four fixed-route lines and on shuttles to and from the rail terminal.<ref>[http://jitneyac.com/atlantic-city-regular-route/4039597 Jitney Route Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120150804/http://jitneyac.com/atlantic-city-regular-route/4039597 |date=November 20, 2016 }}, [[Atlantic City Jitney Association]]. Accessed November 19, 2016.</ref>

====Airline service====
Commercial airlines serve Atlantic City via [[Atlantic City International Airport]], located {{cvt|9|mi|km}} northwest of the city in [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]]. Many travelers also fly into [[Philadelphia International Airport]], [[Trenton-Mercer Airport]], or [[Newark Liberty International Airport]], where there are wider selections of carriers from which to choose. The historic downtown [[Bader Field]] airport is now permanently closed and plans are in the works to redevelop the land.

Atlantic City International Airport is a focus city for [[Spirit Airlines]]. The airport is also served by various scheduled [[chartered flight]] companies.

===Healthcare===
[[File:AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City, NJ.jpg|thumb|left|The AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Campus]]
The [[AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Division|AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center]] is a health system based in Atlantic City. Founded in 1898, it includes two hospitals; the Atlantic City Campus and the Mainland Campus in [[Pomona, New Jersey]]. It has Atlantic City's only cancer institute, heart institute, and neonatal intensive care unit.<ref>[http://www.atlanticare.org/index.php/hospitals/armc-city-campus AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center: Atlantic City Campus], [[AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Division]]. Accessed December 4, 2015. "AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Atlantic City Campus was Atlantic City's first hospital, founded in 1898."</ref>

===Utilities===
[[South Jersey Industries]] provides natural gas to the city under the South Jersey Gas division. Marina Energy and its subsidiary, Energenic, a [[Joint venture|joint business venture]] with a long-time [[business partner]], operate two [[thermal power station]]s in the city. The Marina Thermal Plant serves the Borgata while a second plant serves the Resorts Hotel and Casino.<ref>[http://www.sjindustries.com/about-sji/company-history Company History], [[South Jersey Industries]]. Accessed December 4, 2015. "Marina's first project was the construction of the Marina Thermal Energy facility in Atlantic City, which opened in 2003. Marina Thermal provides Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa's heating, cooling and hot water needs in addition to electric generation."</ref> Another thermal plant is the Midtown Thermal Control Center on Atlantic and Ohio Avenues built by Conectiv, which opened in 1997 and provides chilled water for hotels and other facilities along the Boardwalk.<ref>Ianeri, Brian. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic/atlantic-city-cooling-plant-slashes-electricity-costs-with-innovative-technology/article_e3450dd8-0579-11e4-b756-0019bb2963f4.html "Atlantic City cooling plant slashes electricity costs with innovative technology"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', July 6, 2014. Accessed December 4, 2015. "New technology that slashed electricity costs by nearly 25 percent at the Midtown Thermal Control Center may benefit people from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to California and Texas. The 17-year-old Atlantic Avenue plant functions as a massive air-conditioning system that cools several Boardwalk casinos and hotels, Boardwalk Hall and the Pier Shops at Caesars."</ref>

Electrical power in Atlantic City as well as the surrounding area is primarily served by [[Pepco Holdings|Atlantic City Electric]], which was incorporated in 1924 and provides power from the [[Beesley's Point Generating Station]] in [[Upper Township, New Jersey|Upper Township]], as well as other locations.<ref>[http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/connect-with-us/about-us/ About Us], Atlantic City Electric. Accessed December 4, 2015. "Atlantic City Electric, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI), delivers safe, reliable and affordable electric service to more than 545,000 customers in southern New Jersey."</ref>

[[File:Atlantic-Jersey Wind Farm.jpg|thumb|Jersey-Atlantic is the first coastal wind farm in the United States and a tourist attraction<ref>Urgo, Jacqueline L. [http://articles.philly.com/2011-06-12/news/29650149_1_turbines-first-commercial-wind-project-wind-energy "Atlantic City wind turbines become a tourist attraction"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', June 12, 2011. Accessed December 4, 2015. "Some casino hotel guests are so fascinated that they ask for rooms with a view of the five delicate fans, resort operators say. So the Atlantic County Utilities Authority is cranking open the security gates at the Route 30 wastewater-treatment facility that houses the turbines for twice-a-week tours in June, July, and August."</ref>]]
The [[Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm]], opened in 2005, is the first onshore coastal [[wind farm]] in the United States.<ref>[http://www.acua.com/green-initiatives/renewable-energy/windfarm/ Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm], Atlantic City Utilities Authority. Accessed December 4, 2015.</ref> In October 2010, North American Offshore Wind Conference was held in the city and included tours of the facility and potential sites for further development.<ref>Miller, Michael. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/article_0530be97-d86e-5a91-b518-a9e2b9e251b3.html "N.J. soars in wind energy projects; four offshore farms in the works could generate 1,100 megawatts"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]', October 8, 2010. Accessed January 13, 2017.</ref> In February 2011, the state passed legislation permitting the construction of [[windmills]] for electricity along pre-existing piers, such as the [[Steel Pier]].<ref>{{cite web|title=N.J. allows windmills for electric energy on piers |publisher=New Jersey Newsroom |date=February 8, 2011 |url=http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/nj-allows-windmills-for-electric-energy-on-piers |access-date=December 17, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005941/http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/science-updates/nj-allows-windmills-for-electric-energy-on-piers |archive-date=December 3, 2013 }}</ref><ref>Fletcher, Juliet. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/christie-enacts-law-allowing-windmills-on-piers-along-new-jersey/article_991bce3e-339c-11e0-b6fb-001cc4c03286.html "Christie enacts law allowing windmills on piers along New Jersey coast, including on Steel Pier in Atlantic City"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 8, 2011. Accessed December 21, 2016.</ref> The first phase of the [[Atlantic Wind Connection]], a planned [[Electric power transmission|electrical transmission backbone]] along the [[Jersey Shore]] was planned to be operational in 2013.

==In popular culture==
{{further|:Category:Films shot in Atlantic City, New Jersey}}
Atlantic City has been shown in several other aspects of pop culture. Films such as ''[[The King of Marvin Gardens]]'' (1972),<ref>Staff. [https://web.archive.org/web/20131129025901/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/27434/The-King-of-Marvin-Gardens/overview "The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)"], ''[[The New York Times]]''. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Dreams die hard in wintry Atlantic City in Bob Rafelson's downbeat character drama."</ref> ''[[Atlantic City (1980 film)|Atlantic City]]'',<ref>[[Vincent Canby|Canby, Vincent]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/1981/04/03/movies/screen-atlantic-city-louis-malle-ghost-story.html "Atlantic City (1980)"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 3, 1981. Accessed March 18, 2020. "Atlantic City, Louis Malle's fine new movie, may be one of the most romantic and perverse ghost stories ever filmed, set not in a haunted castle but in a haunted city, the contemporary Atlantic City, a point of transit where the dead and the living meet briefly, sometimes even make love, and then continue on their individual ways."</ref> ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'',<ref>Hartshorn, Toni. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200726134300/https://www.amc.com/talk/2012/02/godfather-iii-ten-reasons "Ten Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Quick to Dismiss The Godfather, Part III"], [[AMC (TV channel)]], February 2012. Accessed March 18, 2020. Archived from [https://www.amc.com/talk/2012/02/godfather-iii-ten-reasons the original] July 26, 2020.</ref> ''[[Rounders (film)|Rounders]]''<ref>Weis, Richard. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAEAE099FDA1168&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Film / A.C. Gets Its Fair Share of Exposure in ''Rounders''"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', September 8, 1998. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Atlantic City may never again get the star treatment it received from director Louis Malle in 1980 with his dreamy, bittersweet film ''Atlantic City.'' But the city does get the proverbial 15 minutes of fame in ''Rounders'', a feature about a pair of go-for-broke poker players that stars Matt Damon and Edward Norton and opens nationally on Friday."</ref> and ''[[Snake Eyes (1998 film)|Snake Eyes]]''<ref>Kempley, Rita. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/snakeeyeskempley.htm "''Snake Eyes'': A Bad Bet"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', August 7, 1998. Accessed September 14, 2018. "Nicolas Cage, who sported wings as a somber seraphim in this spring's ''City of Angels,'' returns to more devilish pursuits in Brian De Palma's ''Snake Eyes.'' A glittery but dunderheaded murder mystery set in Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal, the movie gives both of these high-rollers a chance to strut and preen."</ref> have featured the city, as have television programs such as ''[[Mr. Belvedere]]'', ''[[The Simpsons]]'',<ref>Donohue, Brian. [https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2016/05/12_great_new_jersey_references_from_tvs_the_simpso.html "Doh!: How 'The Simpsons' has celebrated New Jersey over the years"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], May 15, 2016, updated May 16, 2019. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref> ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'',<ref>Krause, Staci. [https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/04/03/how-i-met-your-mother-atlantic-city-review "''How I Met Your Mother'': 'Atlantic City' Review"], [[IGN]], April 3, 2007, updated May 15, 2012. Accessed March 18, 2020.</ref> and ''[[Boardwalk Empire]]''.<ref name="ACNJ-empire">{{cite web |author=Shivers, Marla Nicole |url=http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/atlantic-city-stories/details.aspx?story=A-Boardwalk-Empire-Tour-of-Atlantic-City |title=A Boardwalk Empire Tour of Atlantic City |website=Atlantic City |access-date=December 26, 2014 |quote=The critically-acclaimed original dramatic television series from HBO, ''Boardwalk Empire'' tells the story of corruption that takes place in Atlantic City, {{sic|New Jersey|hide=y|expected=New Jersey,}} during the Prohibition era. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226162504/http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/atlantic-city-stories/details.aspx?story=A-Boardwalk-Empire-Tour-of-Atlantic-City |archive-date=December 26, 2014}}</ref>

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Atlantic City, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Atlantic City include:
* [[Hakeem Abdul-Shaheed]] (born 1959), convicted [[drug dealer]] and [[organized crime]] leader.<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DN&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI|DN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB29C236F4FF925&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "High-Living N.J. 'Midget' Crowned With Drug Indictment"], ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'', February 16, 1989. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Hakeem Abdul Shaheed gave the kids of the dreary Atlantic City housing projects something to aspire to. He lived like a king, complete with gold crown."</ref>
* [[Jack Abramoff]] (born 1958), former [[lobbyist]] who was embroiled in high-profile political scandals. Abramoff was born in Atlantic City and lived there until age 10.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/custom/2005/12/23/CU2005122300939.html "Unraveling Abramoff: Key Players in the Investigation of Lobbyist Jack Abramoff"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', October 13, 2006. Accessed June 23, 2007. "Born in Atlantic City, N.J., Abramoff, 46, graduated from Brandeis University and Georgetown University Law Center."</ref>
* [[Robert Agnew (criminologist)|Robert Agnew]] (born 1953), professor of sociology at [[Emory University]] and president of the American Society of Criminology.<ref>Staff. [http://phys.org/news/2012-07-crime-earth-temperatures.html "Crime may rise along with Earth's temperatures"], [[Phys.org]], July 12, 2012. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Agnew's background in criminology isn't purely academic. He grew up in the Atlantic City of the 1950s and 60s, before casinos brought tourist dollars and jobs."</ref>
* [[Joe Albany]] (1924–1988), jazz pianist.<ref>Reney, Tom. [http://www.nepr.net/blog/joe-albany-low-down-proto-bopper-film "Joe Albany: Low Down Proto Bopper on Film"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051830/http://www.nepr.net/blog/joe-albany-low-down-proto-bopper-film |date=December 3, 2013 }}, New England Public Radio, January 24, 2013. Accessed November 15, 2013. "The Atlantic City native is essentially the sole voice relating his life's story in the documentary, but he sounds humble and reliable, and his recollections of Bird and Pres and Lady Day are appreciative and insightful. Albany came to prominence in the 1940s, holding down the coveted piano chair in bands led by Georgie Auld and Benny Carter, where he was the only white member."</ref>
* [[James Avery (actor)|James Avery]] (1945–2013), actor best known for portrayal of patriarch Philip Banks, Will Smith's character's uncle, in TV series ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]''.<ref>Jackson, Vincent. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EFCA020A2249F5F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Achievements / James Avery Returns Home to Accept Award From NJEA"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', November 10, 2001. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Atlantic City native actor James Avery returned to his hometown this weekend to receive an award acknowledging his promotion of the teaching profession and recognizing his leadership in the acting field."</ref>
* [[Harry Bacharach]] (1873–1947), mayor of Atlantic City in 1912 for six months, again from 1916 to 1920, and again from 1930 to 1935.<ref>Staff. [http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,882578,00.html "Transport: Atlantic City Dream"], ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'', November 5, 1934. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Longtime dream of Atlantic City's Mayor Harry Bacharach has been a new railroad station for 'America's Playground.' Last week, on his 61st birthday, Mayor Bacharach's dream came true."</ref>
* [[Isaac Bacharach]] (1870–1956), represented {{ushr|NJ|2}} from 1915 to 1937.<ref>[http://americanjewisharchives.org/collections/ms0449/ A Finding Aid to the Isaac Bacharach Papers. 1882–1956.], [[American Jewish Archives]]. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Born in Philadelphia, January 5, 1870, Isaac Bacharach was a businessman and banker who pursued a political career as a Republican in New Jersey. After serving on the Atlantic City Council (1907–1911), he was elected to the State Assembly (1913) and the US Congress (1915)."</ref>
* [[Edward L. Bader]] (1874–1927), mayor from 1920 to 1927.<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1927/01/29/archives/mayor-bader-dies-atlantic-city-head-succumbs-to-appendicitis-early.html "Mayor Bader Dies; Atlantic City – Succumbs to Appendicitis Early This Morning – Under Knife on Thursday – Elected for Eight Years – Former Member of University of Pennsylvania's Football Team – A Contractor for Many Years."], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 29, 1927. Accessed June 1, 2017.</ref>
* [[Joseph Carleton Beal]] (1900–1967), co-writer of the Christmas song ''[[Jingle Bell Rock]]''.<ref>Henry, Big Joe. [http://nj1015.com/big-joes-history-of-christmas-music/ Big Joe's History of Christmas Music], NJ 101.5, December 22, 2012. Accessed February 1, 2013. "What do you get when you combine influences of 1950s era Atlantic City and Texas? You guessed it! You get the holiday hit Jingle Bell Rock. Composed by Joseph Beal, a public relations professional and longtime resident of Atlantic City, and James Boothe, a Texan writer in the advertising business."</ref>
* [[Barry Beckham]] (born 1944), playwright and novelist.<ref>Monaghan, Charles. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/1987/06/14/book-report/56d7e4a2-907d-4f44-8737-e5e4d657b1c9/?noredirect=on "Book Report"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', June 14, 1987. Accessed August 8, 2018. "A native of Atlantic City, N.J., Beckham was president of his class at Atlantic City High School before going to Brown, where he was one of three black graduates in the class of 1966."</ref>
* [[Edwin Blum]] (1906–1995), screenwriter for films ''[[Stalag 17]]'' and ''[[The New Adventures of Tarzan]]''.<ref>Staff. [https://web.archive.org/web/20131224231554/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/82190/Edwin-Blum/biography "Edwin Blum: The Full Biography"], ''[[The New York Times]]''. Accessed November 15, 2013. "A native of Atlantic City, NJ, Blum moved to Los Angeles in 1933 and started out as an assistant to Writers Guild of America president Ernest Pascal."</ref>
* [[Jack Boucher]] (1931–2012), photographer for [[National Park Service]] for more than 40 years beginning in 1958, chief photographer for the [[Historic American Buildings Survey]].<ref>McDonough, Megan. [https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-09-13/local/35496884_1_photographer-buildings-survey-tightknit-community "Jack E. Boucher, longtime National Park Service photographer, dies at 80"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217221108/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-09-13/local/35496884_1_photographer-buildings-survey-tightknit-community |date=December 17, 2013 }}, ''[[The Washington Post]]'', September 13, 2012. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Jack Edward Boucher was born in Buffalo on Sept. 4, 1931, and raised in Atlantic City. He began his career as a photo lab technician and engraver at 18 at the old Atlantic City Tribune, a newspaper where his father was a reporter."</ref>
* [[Horace J. Bryant]] (1909–1983), first African American to serve in a State Cabinet position in New Jersey.<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/14/obituaries/horace-j-bryant-dead-commissioner-in-jersey.html "Horace J. Bryant Dead; Commissioner in Jersey"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 14, 1983. Accessed September 25, 2016. "In 1970, Mr. Bryant returned to Atlantic City, was elected to the City Commission two years later and was City Commissioner of Revenue and Finance until 1980."</ref>
* [[Benjamin Burnley]] (born 1978), musician, best known as lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for band [[Breaking Benjamin]].<ref>Wendowski, Andrew. [https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/breaking-benjamin-from-ashes-to-new-hit-rock-jackpot-in-atlantic-city-at-hard-rock-casino/ "Breaking Benjamin, From Ashes To New Hit Rock Jackpot in Atlantic City at Hard Rock Casino"], ''Music Mayhem Magazine'', January 2, 2019. Accessed March 18, 2020. "This evening was a special one not only cause it was the bands final performance of the year but also because this show is a hometown show for Breaking Benjamin’s own Benjamin Burnley, who was actually born right in Atlantic City as he greeted the crowd saying, 'Atlantic City, How the f-ck is everyone doing tonight, man it’s so good to be home, I was born right here in Atlantic City.'"</ref><ref>Roncace, Kelly. [https://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/08/breaking_benjamin_is_back_and_going_home.html 'Breaking Benjamin is back and going home with show at Trump Taj Mahal"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], August 8, 2015. Accessed August 9, 2018. "'I was born in Atlantic City, at the hospital there, and raised in Ocean City until I was 12 years old.' Burnley explained his family moved to Pennsylvania when he was 12 due to an increase in taxes at the shore town."</ref>
* [[Greg Buttle]] (born 1954), [[linebacker]] who played in the NFL for the [[New York Jets]].<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/ButtGr20.htm Greg Buttle], [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]. Accessed June 2, 2011.</ref>
* [[Mark H. Buzby]] (born 1956), former [[United States Navy]] [[rear admiral (United States)|rear admiral]] who serves as Administrator of the [[United States Maritime Administration]].<ref>Cronick, Scott. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/everyone-has-a-story-naval-admiral-atlantic-city-native-to/article_20cd0ac2-c103-11de-bf56-001cc4c002e0.html "Everyone Has a Story: Naval admiral, Atlantic City native to boldly go someplace cold"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', October 24, 2009. Accessed September 12, 2018. "As a 30-year United States Navy veteran, Atlantic City native Mark H. Buzby has traveled the world. He has been to every continent except Antarctica. And thanks to his recent promotion, he will be able to check that one off, too, when he goes there in January."</ref>
* [[Carole Byard]] (1941–2017), visual artist and illustrator of children's books, who was the recipient of a [[Caldecott Medal]] and multiple [[Coretta Scott King Award]]s.<ref>[http://greenidgefuneralhomes.com/tribute/details/1194/Carole-Byard/obituary.html Obituary of Carole Byard], Greenidge Funeral Home. Accessed February 6, 2018. "Carole Marie Byard, 'Suggie,' was born on July 22, 1941, in Atlantic City, New Jersey to the late William Alfred Byard and Viola London-Byard. Carole graduated from Atlantic City High School, class of 1959."</ref><ref>Smith, Henrietta M. [https://books.google.com/books?id=BltxJd-RsucC&pg=PA74 ''The Coretta Scott King Awards Book: From Vision to Reality''], p. 74. [[American Library Association]], 1994. {{ISBN|9780838934418}}. Accessed February 6, 2018. "Carole Byard was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 22, 1942. Her mother died when Byard was very young, and she was raised by her father with the help of a grandmother."</ref>
* [[Harry Carroll]] (1892–1962), songwriter who composed music for "[[I'm Always Chasing Rainbows]]", "[[The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (song)|The Trail of the Lonesome Pine]]" and "[[By the Beautiful Sea (song)|By the Beautiful Sea]]".<ref>[https://www.songhall.org/profile/Harry_Carroll "Harry Carroll"], [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]]. Accessed June 24, 2019. "Harry Carroll, the composer of such enduring standards as ''I'm Always Chasing Rainbows'', ''Trail of the Lonesome Pine'' and ''By the Beautiful Sea'', was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on November 28, 1892."</ref>
* [[Rosalind Cash]] (1938–1995), actress nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for [[PBS]] production of ''Go Tell It on the Mountain''.<ref>[[Mel Gussow|Gussow, Mel]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/03/arts/rosalind-cash-56-at-home-on-stage-and-screen.html "Rosalind Cash, 56, at Home on Stage and Screen"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', November 3, 1995. Accessed June 1, 2017. "Ms. Cash was born in Atlantic City and attended City College of New York."</ref>
* [[Rocky Castellani]] (1926–2008), [[middleweight]] boxer best known for split-decision loss to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]] in which he knocked Robinson down in the sixth round.<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1956/07/29/archives/castellani-to-box-giambra-on-friday.html "Castellani to Box Giambra on Friday"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 29, 1956. Accessed June 1, 2017. "Joey Giambra of Buffalo, hailed as a standout contender for the middleweight title, will meet Rocky Castellani of Atlantic City in the main bout scheduled for ten rounds at Madison Square Garden Friday."</ref>
* [[Vera Coking]], property owner who prevailed in her battle to oppose [[Donald Trump]]'s efforts to acquire her boarding house using [[eminent domain]].<ref>Kent, Bill. [https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/02/nyregion/atlantic-city-land-and-the-law.html "Atlantic City; Land and the Law"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 2, 1998. Accessed November 15, 2013. "On July 20, Judge Richard Williams of New Jersey Superior Court rejected the use of eminent domain to force Vera Coking, who owns a rooming house, and three other Atlantic City property holders to sell to Donald Trump, saying the seizure would benefit Mr. Trump and not the public at large."</ref>
* [[Jack Collins (New Jersey)|Jack Collins]] (born 1943), Speaker of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from 1996 until 2002, making him the longest-serving speaker in Assembly history.<ref>Kiely, Eugene. [http://articles.philly.com/2000-03-21/news/25606109_1_assembly-speaker-senate-president-jack-collins "A Maverick Courting The Conservatives Assembly Speaker Jack Collins Says Morals Come Before Politics. He Hopes That Principle Wins Him Votes Among A Key Constituency."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', March 21, 2000. Accessed November 15, 2013. "Collins hates to lose. It's his competitive nature. He was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Gloucester City."</ref>
* [[Lawrence J. Delaney]] (born 1935), scientist and businessman who served as [[Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)]]<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=fYcZAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA47 Nomination of Lawrence John Delaney in ''Nominations Before the Senate Armed Services Committee, First Session, 106th Congress''], p. 47. [[United States Government Printing Office]], 2000. {{ISBN|9780160610097}}. Accessed March 30, 2021. "Name... Lawrence John Delaney... Date and place of birth: May 29, 1935; Atlantic City, New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Stuart Dischell]] (born 1954), poet and professor of English at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.<ref>Hannan, Maryanne. [http://www.cerisepress.com/03/08/who-should-tell-the-poem-a-conversation-with-stuart-dischell/view-all "Who Should Tell the Poem? A Conversation with Stuart Dischell"], Cerise Press, Fall / Winter 2011–12, Vol. 3 Issue 8. Accessed November 16, 2013. "As for wisdom, perhaps he was referring to my being from Atlantic City where there are lots of wise guys."</ref>
* [[Bruce Ditmas]] (born 1946), [[jazz]] drummer and percussionist.<ref>Tarro, Zim. [http://www.cadencejazzmagazine.com/membersonly/admin/assets/Bruce%20Ditmas%20Interview.pdf Bruce Ditmas Interview], ''[[Cadence (magazine)|Cadence]]''. Accessed June 24, 2019. "Ditmas: OK, I’m Bruce Ditmas. I grew up in Miami, Florida, born in Atlantic City and I’m a drummer, keyboard player, composer, and producer."</ref>
* [[Sidney Drell]] (1926–2016), [[theoretical physics|theoretical physicist]] and [[arms control]] expert.<ref>[[William Grimes (journalist)|Grimes, William]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/22/science/sidney-drell-dead.html "Sidney Drell, Who Advised Presidents on Nuclear Weapons, Dies at 90"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 22, 2016. Accessed December 22, 2016. "Sidney David Drell was born on Sept. 13, 1926, in Atlantic City, to Jewish immigrants from the Russian empire."</ref>
* [[Robert Ettinger]] (1918–2011), academic, known as "the father of [[cryonics]]" based on the impact of his 1962 book ''The Prospect of Immortality''.<ref>Brown, Emma. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/from-phyics-teacher-to-founder-of-the-cryonics-movement/2011/07/24/gIQAupuIXI_story.html "Robert Ettinger, founder of the cryonics movement, dies at 92"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', July 24, 2011. Accessed April 25, 2016. "Robert Chester Wilson Ettinger was born Dec. 4, 1918, in Atlantic City."</ref>
* [[Frank S. Farley]] (1901–1977), member of [[New Jersey Legislature]] for 34 years, boss of Republican political machine that controlled the Atlantic City and Atlantic County governments.<ref>Kleiman, Dena. [https://www.nytimes.com/1977/09/25/archives/frank-s-farley-75-exlegislator-and-gop-leader-in-jersey-dies.html "Frank S. Farley, 75, Ex-Legislator And G.O.P. Leader in Jersey, Dies"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 25, 1977. Accessed November 16, 2013. "Mr. Farley, whose friends called him 'Hap' was born in Atlantic City on Dec. 5, 1901, the youngest of 10 children."</ref>
* [[Vera King Farris]] (1938–2009), third president of [[Stockton University]].<ref>D'Amico, Diane.[http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/press/article_fd19b764-dc38-11de-ad35-001cc4c03286.html "Vera King Farris, Stockton college's longest-serving president, dies after short illness"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', November 29, 2009. Accessed November 16, 2013. "An Atlantic City native, Farris was named Stockton's third president in 1983, making her the first black woman college president in New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Andrew Fields]], collegiate basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.<ref>Grugan, Brittany. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/atlantic-cape-community-college-hires-former-atlantic-city-star-longtime/article_b0037a03-91e8-5e83-bdfe-292ed0f46478.html "Atlantic Cape Community College hires former Atlantic City star, longtime pro Andrew Fields as basketball coach "], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', August 19, 2011. Accessed February 15, 2018. "Ever since he retired as a professional basketball player, Andrew Fields hoped to coach a college team. The Atlantic City resident, who played basketball professionally around the world for years, has extensive sideline experience."</ref>
* [[Chris Ford]] (born 1949), head coach of the [[Boston Celtics]], [[Milwaukee Bucks]], [[Los Angeles Clippers]] and [[Philadelphia 76ers]].<ref>Hilt, Ed. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=100AC6A29A02DAA7&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Atlantic City's Chris Ford Takes Charge Of 76ers / First Game Tonight For Holy Spirit Grad"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 11, 2004. Accessed June 2, 2011.</ref>
* [[Helen Forrest]] (1917–1999), singer for three of the most popular big bands of the [[Swing Era]], earning reputation as "the voice of the name bands."<ref>[[Stephen Holden|Holden, Stephen]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/13/arts/helen-forrest-singer-during-the-big-band-era-dies-at-82.html "Helen Forrest, Singer During the Big Band Era, Dies at 82"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 13, 1999. Accessed November 16, 2013. "Born Helen Fogel in Atlantic City, Ms. Forrest performed regularly as a young girl on the New York City radio station WNEW."</ref>
* [[Anne Francine]] (1917–1999), actress and cabaret singer.<ref>[https://www.playbill.com/article/anne-francine-actress-and-cabaret-star-dead-at-82-com-85797 "Anne Francine, Actress and Cabaret Star, Dead at 82"], ''[[Playbill (magazine)|Playbill]]'', December 6, 1999. Accessed October 13, 2021. "Born in 1917 Atlantic City to Philadelphia blueblood parents, Albert and Emilie Francine, the free-spirited Anne went against family wishes and took singing lessons and made her stage debut in Rodgers and Hart's ''Too Many Girls'' on the road in Detroit."</ref>
* [[John F. Gaffney]] (1934–1995), politician who served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]], where he represented the [[2nd Legislative District (New Jersey)|2nd Legislative District]] from 1992 until his death.<ref>Staff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=ZGskAQAAIAAJ&q=%22Assemblyman+Gaffney+was+born+March+23,+1934%22 ''Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey: 1993 Edition''], p. 231. Accessed September 6, 2016. "Assemblyman Gaffney was born March 23, 1934, in Atlantic City. He married the former Carol Crane in 1986."</ref>
* [[John J. Gardner]] (1845–1921), represented [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] from 1885 to 1893, mayor of Atlantic City 1868–75.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000057 John James Gardner], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed August 27, 2007.</ref>
* [[Patsy Garrett]] (born 1921), actress.<ref>Staff. [https://web.archive.org/web/20131217215820/http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LA&p_theme=la&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EF5135C91014D08&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Girl Scout Founder is next Role for Veteran Character Actress"], ''[[Daily News of Los Angeles]]'', March 11, 1987. Accessed November 16, 2013. Archived from [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LA&p_theme=la&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EF5135C91014D08&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM the original] December 17, 2013, at the [[Wayback Machine]]. "Born in Atlantic City, NJ, where her parents were working in a specialty act, Garrett literally lived in a trunk backstage the first summer of her life."</ref>
* [[Milton W. Glenn]] (1903–1967), represented [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] from 1957 to 1965.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000237 Milton Willits Glenn], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed August 28, 2007. [https://web.archive.org/web/20071014070458/http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000237 Archived] October 14, 2007, at the [[Wayback Machine]].</ref>
* [[William Green (American football)|William Green]] (born 1979), NFL [[running back]] who played for the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>Leypoldt, Don. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140722203247/http://www.fca.org/2014/02/21/former-brown-showing-new-strength-in-christ/#.U87KdRzLeHs "Former Brown Showing New Strength in Christ"], [[Fellowship of Christian Athletes]], February 21, 2014. Accessed December 26, 2014. Archived from [http://www.fca.org/2014/02/21/former-brown-showing-new-strength-in-christ/#.VJ1phFCAC4 the original] July 22, 2014, at the [[Wayback Machine]]. "Green is from Atlantic City. The casinos form a glitzy skyline but just blocks away teem with poverty, gangs and drugs. The gangs and drugs ensnared Green's father."</ref>
* [[Marjorie Guthrie]] (1917–1983), dancer of the Martha Graham Company and dance teacher who was the wife of folk musician [[Woody Guthrie]].<ref>[http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/guthrie-marjorie "Marjorie Guthrie"], [[Jewish Women's Archive]]. Accessed November 16, 2013."Marjorie Guthrie was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on October 6, 1917, the fourth of five siblings: Herbert, a merchant marine; Gertrude, an artist; David, a mechanical engineer; and Bernard, a psychiatrist."</ref>
* [[John R. Hargrove Sr.]] (born 1923), federal judge appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the [[United States District Court for the District of Maryland]].<ref>[http://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc3500/sc3520/012000/012031/html/12031bio.html John R. Hargrove Sr.], Archives of Maryland. Accessed November 16, 2013.</ref>
* [[Celestine Tate Harrington]] (1956–1998), quadriplegic street musician known for playing keyboard with her lips, teeth and tongue on the Atlantic City boardwalk.<ref>Feuer, Alan. [https://www.nytimes.com/1998/03/07/nyregion/celestine-tate-harrington-42-quadriplegic-street-musician.html "Celestine Tate Harrington, 42, Quadriplegic Street Musician"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', March 7, 1998. Accessed November 16, 2013. "But Atlantic City – bustling with tourists and extra change – beckoned. She arrived on the Boardwalk in 1984, and she eventually moved into a condominium in Atlantic City purchased with the proceeds from her busking."</ref>
* [[James Hillman]] (1926–2011), developer of [[archetypal psychology]].<ref>Kidel, Mark. [https://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/dec/21/james-hillman "James Hillman obituary US psychologist who concluded that therapy needed to change the world rather than focus on people's inner lives"], ''[[The Daily Guardian]]'', December 21, 2011. Accessed November 16, 2013. "Hillman grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with parents in the hotel business – they partly owned the George V in Paris. In a seaside resort that sold and lived by illusion, he spoke of learning early on about things not always being what they seemed."</ref>
* [[Pete Hunter]] (born 1980), [[cornerback]] who played in the NFL for the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HuntPe20.htm Pete Hunter], [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]. Accessed July 27, 2017.</ref>
* [[Walter S. Jeffries]] (1893–1954), represented {{ushr|NJ|2}} from 1939 to 1941.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=J000075 Jeffries, Walter Sooy], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed December 29, 2016.</ref>
* [[Candy Jones]] (1925–1990), fashion model, writer and radio talk show host.<ref>Flint, Peter B. [https://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/19/obituaries/candy-jones-dies-ex-model-teacher-and-writer-was-64.html "Candy Jones Dies; Ex-Model, Teacher, And Writer Was 64"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', January 19, 1990. Accessed December 20, 2007. Accessed February 1, 2013.</ref>
* [[Allan Kaprow]] (1927–2006), painter and pioneer in establishing concepts of [[performance art]], who influenced [[Fluxus]].<ref>[[Holland Cotter|Cotter, Holland]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/10/arts/design/10kaprow.html "Allan Kaprow, Creator of Artistic 'Happenings,' Dies at 78"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 10, 2006. Accessed June 2, 2011. "Mr. Kaprow was born in Atlantic City and began his career as an abstract painter in New York City in the 1940s, studying with Hans Hofmann."</ref>
* [[Amy Kennedy]] (born 1978), educator, mental health advocate and politician who is the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] nominee in the [[2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey|2020 elections]] seeking to represent [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]].<ref>[https://www.amykennedyforcongress.com/meet-amy/ Meet Amy], Amy Kennedy for Congress. Accessed July 11, 2020. "Amy was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Pleasantville and Absecon, New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Marie Kibler]] (1912–1978), [[artistic gymnastics|artistic gymnast]] who competed at the [[1936 Summer Olympics]] and placed fifth with the American team.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418002725/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ki/marie-kibler-1.html Marie Kibler], [[Sports-Reference.com]]. Accessed January 15, 2018. "Born: June 29, 1912 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States"</ref>
* [[Pinky Kravitz]] (1927–2015), radio broadcaster and print journalist who hosted "Pinky's Corner" on [[WOND]] from an array of Atlantic City locations from 1958 until a few months before his death in 2015, hosted "WMGM presents Pinky!" for years on [[WMGM-TV]] and wrote columns for many periodicals including ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]''.<ref>Kuperinsky, Amy. [http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/11/atlantic_city_radio_legend_pinky_kravitz_dead_at_8.html "Atlantic City radio legend Pinky Kravitz dead at 88"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], November 1, 2015. Accessed November 5, 2015. "The radio man, born in West Virginia, moved to Atlantic City with his family when he was 7. In 1988, the alumnus of Atlantic City High School told the New York Times that a class bully gave him his famous nickname."</ref>
* [[Martha Krebs]], [[Theoretical physicists|theoretical physicist]] who directed the [[Office of Science and Technology Policy]] for the [[United States Department of Energy]] and is the founding director for the [[California NanoSystems Institute]] at [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]].<ref>Bartlett, Lauren. [http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/Martha-Krebs-Appointed-Director-2209 Martha Krebs Appointed Director of the California NanoSystems Institute and UCLA Associate Vice Chancellor for Research] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205194814/http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/Martha-Krebs-Appointed-Director-2209 |date=December 5, 2017 }}, [[University of California, Los Angeles]], March 14, 2001. Accessed December 5, 2017. "Krebs was born in Atlantic City, N.J., and grew up in central Pennsylvania near Harrisburg."</ref>
* [[JoAnna LaSane]] (1935–2019), model, dancer and arts administrator.<ref>Johnson, Judge Nelson. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/commentary/joanna-lasane-was-atlantic-city-s-regal-pioneer-in-the/article_2ee0d14f-82de-5eba-b9d7-f2ed253d8b85.html "Joanna LaSane was Atlantic City’s regal pioneer in the cultural arts, says Judge Nelson Johnson"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 20, 2019. Accessed February 5, 2020. "Joanna Forenan LaSane was Atlantic City’s royalty. She was an intelligent, charming and elegant lady, a role model for us all."</ref>
* [[Lee B. Laskin]] (born 1936), attorney, politician and judge who served in both houses of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] before being appointed to serve on the [[New Jersey Superior Court]].<ref>Staff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=8fiHAAAAMAAJ&q=%22mr.+laskin+was+born+June+30%22 ''Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey; 1990 Edition''], p. 208. J.A. Fitzgerald, 1990. Accessed September 28, 2016. "Mr. Laskin was born June 30, 1936, in Atlantic City. He was graduated from Camden High School in 1954."</ref>
* [[Jacob Lawrence]] (1917–2000), artist known for depicting African-American life in his paintings. Born on Arctic Avenue.<ref>[http://www.dcmooregallery.com/artists/jacob-lawrence Jacob Lawrence Biography], DC Moore Gallery. Accessed December 21, 2016. "Born in 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Lawrence moved with his family to Harlem in 1930, where he came into contact with some of the greatest artistic and intellectual minds of his generation."</ref><ref>Reil, Maxwell. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/jacob-lawrence-and-his-art-remembered-admired-in-atlantic-city/article_710c53ab-6e65-5120-ac2f-0d74641e46f3.html "Jacob Lawrence and his art remembered, admired in Atlantic City"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 24, 2017. Accessed November 15, 2017. "Though it has been 100 years since his birth in Atlantic City, Lawrence still has an influence in the area. Born on Arctic Avenue in 1917, Lawrence was a painter, educator and storyteller."</ref>
* [[E. Grey Lewis]] (1940–2005), lawyer who served as [[General Counsel of the Navy]].<ref>[https://paw.princeton.edu/memorial/e-grey-lewis-’59 "E, Grey Lewis '59"], ''[[Princeton Alumni Weekly]]''. Accessed July 23, 2019. "Born in Atlantic City, Grey attended the Peddie School, where he was president of the student body."</ref>
* [[Bill Libby]] (1927–1984), sportswriter and biographer best known for his books on sports, including 65 on sports figures.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/3923870/ "Libby Given 1964 Award"], ''[[Statesville Record & Landmark]]'', March 26, 1965. Accessed January 1, 2018. "A native of Atlantic City, N. J., Libby moved to Los Angeles three years ago after a stint as sports editor of the Yonkers (N.Y.) Herald-Statesman and sports writer for the New York Post."</ref>
* [[James J. McCullough]] (born 1942), politician who served in the [[New Jersey Senate]] from 2007 to 2008, where he represented the [[2nd Legislative District (New Jersey)|2nd Legislative District]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=rWMkAQAAIAAJ&q=%22He+graduated+from+Atlantic+City+High+School+in+1960%22 ''Fitzgerald's Legislative Manual, 1984''], p. 226. Accessed October 28, 2019. "James J. (Sonny) Mccullough, Rep., Egg Harbor Twp.... The senator was born Jan. 11, 1942, in Atlantic City. He graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1960, and has completed certification courses at Rutgers University and taken classes at Rowan University and Rider College."</ref>
* [[Don McGahn]] (born 1968), [[White House Counsel]] and Assistant to the President for U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] and a former Commissioner of the United States [[Federal Election Commission]].<ref>DeRosier, John. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/atlantic-city-native-embroiled-in-trump-flynn-controversy/article_049d529a-fbf9-53d7-82b0-82187a457efe.html "Atlantic City native embroiled in Trump/Flynn controversy "], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', May 17, 2017. Accessed November 15, 2017. "McGahn, a longtime Republican campaign lawyer and former commissioner at the Federal Election Commission, grew up in Atlantic City, attending Our Lady Star of the Sea school and Holy Spirit High School, where he played football."</ref>
* [[Bob Merrill]] (1921–1998), songwriter and screenwriter.<ref>Staff. [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-bob-merrill-1145818.html "Obituary: Bob Merrill"], ''[[The Independent]]'', February 19, 1998. Accessed April 25, 2016. "The son of a sweet- manufacturer, Merrill was born in 1921 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, but raised in Philadelphia."</ref>
* [[John P. O'Neill]] (1952–2001), FBI terrorist specialist who was director of security at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]] and died in the [[September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks]].<ref>[https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/john/timeline.html "The Man Who Knew"], ''[[Frontline (U.S. TV series)]]''. Accessed December 17, 2008.</ref>
* [[Joshua Ozersky]] (1967–2015), food writer and historian.<ref>Davis, Eddie. [http://literock969.com/acclaimed-food-writer-one-time-a-c-resident-josh-ozersky-found-dead/ "Acclaimed Food Writer, One-time A.C. Resident, Josh Ozersky Found Dead"], [[WFPG]], May 6, 2015. Accessed November 10, 2017. "Joshua Ozersky, who spent his teen years in Atlantic City and later turned his insatiable love of food in to an unforgettable career as a food writer, died Monday in Chicago. He was 47. Ozersky moved to Atlantic City as a 12-year-old in 1979, when his father, the painter David Ozersky, got a job as a stage technician at Resorts Casino. He attended Atlantic City High School and Rutgers University."</ref>
* [[King Kong Bundy|Chris Pallies]] (1957-2019), [[professional wrestler]] known as ''[[King Kong Bundy]]''.<ref>Monk, Cody. [https://web.archive.org/web/20121025125335/http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3DB0A45591DA7&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "New trend: 'The Body' politico"], ''[[The Dallas Morning News]]'', November 7, 1998. Accessed June 2, 2011. Archived from [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3DB0A45591DA7&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM the original] October 25, 2012, at the [[Wayback Machine]]. "What's next? Hollywood Hulk Hogan as mayor of Los Angeles? King Kong Bundy, whose hometown is Atlantic City, as governor of New Jersey?"</ref>
* [[Joseph B. Perskie]] (1885–1957), Associate Justice of the [[New Jersey Supreme Court]] from 1933 to 1947.<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1957/05/30/archives/joseph-b-perskie-exassociate-justice-of-new-jersey-supreme-court.html "Joseph B. Perskie, Ex-Associate Justice Of New Jersey Supreme Court, Dies at 71"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 30, 1957. Accessed July 5, 2016. "A native of Alliance, Mr. Perskie came to the resort area at the age of 11. He attended public schools here and was graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1904 and Pennsylvania Law School in 1907."</ref>
* [[Twiggy Ramirez]] (born 1971), bass player and guitarist for metal band [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]].{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}
* [[Jeremy Slate]] (1926–2006), actor and songwriter.<ref>Willis, John; and Monush, Barry. [https://books.google.com/books?id=uxunSeshPngC&pg=PA417 ''Screen World 2007'']. p. 417. [[Hal Leonard Corporation]], 2010. {{ISBN|9781557837295}}. Accessed January 13, 2017. "Jeremy Slate, 80, Atlantic City-born screen and television actor died in Los Angeles, CA, of complications after surgery for cancer of the esophagus, on November 19, 2006."</ref>
* [[Alfredo Silipigni]] (1932–2006), conductor and founder of [[New Jersey State Opera]].<ref>Wakin, Daniel J. [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/29/arts/music/alfredo-silipigni-74-who-founded-an-opera-company-dies.html "Alfredo Silipigni, 74, Who Founded An Opera Company"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', March 29, 2006. Accessed June 2, 2011. "Alfredo Silipigni was born in Atlantic City on April 9, 1931, a son of Italian immigrants. He attended the Westminster Choir College in Princeton and the Juilliard School."</ref>
* [[George Smathers]] (1913–2007), [[United States Senator]] from Florida.<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20111219040946/https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/1198291441.html?dids=1198291441:1198291441&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+21%2C+2007&author=Associated+Press&pub=Chicago+Tribune&desc=George+Smathers%3A+1913+-+2007+%3B+Ex-senator+fought+on+many+fronts%3B+Dapper+lawmaker+from+Florida+focused+on+communism%2C+Latin+America&pqatl=google "George Smathers: 1913 – 2007; Ex-senator fought on many fronts; Dapper lawmaker from Florida focused on communism, Latin America"], ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', January 21, 2007. Accessed June 2, 2011. Archived from [https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/1198291441.html?dids=1198291441:1198291441&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+21%2C+2007&author=Associated+Press&pub=Chicago+Tribune&desc=George+Smathers%3A+1913+-+2007+%3B+Ex-senator+fought+on+many+fronts%3B+Dapper+lawmaker+from+Florida+focused+on+communism%2C+Latin+America&pqatl=google the original] December 19, 2011, at the [[Wayback Machine]]. "Mr. [George Armistead Smathers] was born on Nov. 13, 1913, in Atlantic City, N.J. His father was a federal judge; his uncle was a U.S. senator. His family moved to Miami when he was 6."</ref>
* [[Dave Thomas (American businessman)|Dave Thomas]] (1932–2002), founder of [[Wendy's]] fast-food restaurant, was born in Atlantic City.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/~levin/newsroom/release.cfm?id=210466 Honoring the Life of Dave Thomas] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070701190825/https://www.senate.gov/~levin/newsroom/release.cfm?id=210466 |date=July 1, 2007 }}, Senator [[Carl Levin]], ''[[Congressional Record]]'' 107th Congress Second Session Wednesday, January 23, 2002. Accessed June 23, 2007. "Rex David 'Dave' Thomas was born on July 2, 1932, in Atlantic City, NJ, and was adopted soon afterward by Rex and Auleva Thomas, who lived in Kalamazoo, MI."</ref>
* [[Jim Whelan]] (1948–2017), member of [[New Jersey State Senate|State Senate]] who represented the [[2nd Legislative District (New Jersey)|2nd Legislative District]] until his death and was Mayor of Atlantic City from 1990 to 2001.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=58070 Assembly Member James 'Jim' Whelan], [[Project Vote Smart]]. Accessed August 8, 2007.</ref>
* [[Norman Joseph Woodland]] (1921–2012), inventor of the [[barcode]].<ref>[[Margalit Fox|Fox, Margalit]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/13/business/n-joseph-woodland-inventor-of-the-bar-code-dies-at-91.html "N. Joseph Woodland, Inventor of the Bar Code, Dies at 91"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 12, 2012. Accessed December 12, 2012. "Norman Joseph Woodland was born in Atlantic City on Sept. 6, 1921."</ref>
* [[Albert Zugsmith]] (1910–1993), film producer.<ref>Kutner, C. Jerry. [http://brightlightsfilm.com/albert-zugsmiths-opium-dreams-confessions-opium-eater/ "Albert Zugsmith's Opium Dreams: ''Confessions of an Opium Eater''"], ''[[Bright Lights Film Journal]]'', November 1, 1997. Accessed July 27, 2017. "Albert Zugsmith was born on April 24, 1910, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and educated at the University of Virginia."</ref>

==See also==
* [[Atlantic City Sandpipers]]
* [[Chicken Bone Beach]]
* [[Kentucky Avenue Renaissance Festival]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* Johnson, Nelson. ''Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City'' (2010); Popular history tied to TV series
* Simon, Bryant. ''Boardwalk of Dreams: Atlantic City and the Fate of Urban America'' (2004); Scholarly study

==External links==
{{Commons category|Atlantic City, New Jersey}}
{{Wikivoyage|Atlantic City}}
* {{official website|https://www.cityofatlanticcity.org/}}
* [http://www.boardwalkempire.com/life-magazine-the-real-boardwalk-empire/ The Real Boardwalk Empire] – slideshow by ''[[Life magazine]]''
* {{curlie|Regional/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey/Localities/A/Atlantic_City}}

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Absecon, New Jersey

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{{Short description|City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States}}
{{Other uses|Absecon (disambiguation)}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
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|nickname =
|motto =


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|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in New Jersey|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic]]

|government_footnotes = <ref name=DataBook/>
|government_type = [[City (New Jersey)|City]]
|governing_body = City Council
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = Kimberly Dalton Horton ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], term ends December 31, 2020)<ref name=Mayor>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/mayor.html Mayor Kim Horton], City of Absecon. Accessed September 9, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/dca/home/2020mayors.pdf 2020 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref>
|leader_title1 = [[City manager|Administrator]]
|leader_name1 = Jessica Thompson<ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/administration.html City Administrator], City of Absecon. Accessed September 24, 2019.</ref>
|leader_title2 = [[Municipal clerk]]
|leader_name2 = Carrie A. Crone<ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/clerk/index.html Office of the Clerk], City of Absecon. Accessed September 24, 2019.</ref>
|established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date = February 29, 1872 (as town)
|established_title2 = Reincorporated
|established_date2 = March 24, 1902 (as city)
|named_for = [[Lenape|Absegami]] [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]]


|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea>[https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_34.txt 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed July 1, 2020.</ref>
|area_magnitude =
|area_total_km2 = 18.69
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|area_water_km2 = 4.53
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|area_water_percent = 24.22
|area_rank = 241st of 565 in state 17th of 23 in county<ref name=CensusArea/>


|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name=Census2010>[https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400100100 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_atl/absecon1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Absecon city] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723145805/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_atl/absecon1.pdf |date=2014-07-23 }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref>
|population_total = 8411
|population_rank = 272nd of 566 in state 11th of 23 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010>[https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.ST16/0400000US34 GCT-PH1 Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed December 11, 2012.</ref>
|population_density_km2 = 622.62
|population_density_sq_mi = 1612.66
|population_density_rank = 329th of 566 in state 9th of 23 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010/>
|population_est = 8818
|pop_est_as_of = 2019
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name=PopEst/>


|timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
|utc_offset = −05:00
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|utc_offset_DST = −04:00
|elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{Gnis|885134|City of Absecon}}, [[Geographic Names Information System]]. Accessed January 4, 2008.</ref>
|elevation_m =
|elevation_ft = 3
|coordinates_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1">[https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref>
|coordinates = {{coord|39.423563|-74.493025|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]s
|postal_code = 08201, 08205<ref>[http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=absecon&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Absecon, NJ], [[United States Postal Service]]. Accessed January 12, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm ZIP Codes], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed August 20, 2013.</ref>
|area_code = [[Area code 609|609]] [[Telephone exchange|exchanges]]: 404, 652, 748<ref>[http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Atlantic&frmCity=Absecon Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Absecon, NJ], Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 14, 2013.</ref>
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standards|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 3400100100<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR2">[https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref><ref>[https://census.missouri.edu/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref>
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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|website = {{URL|http://www.abseconnj.gov/}}
}}

'''Absecon''' ({{IPAc-en|æ|b|s|'|iː|k|ɒ|n}}, {{respell|ab-SEE-con}}<ref>Kent, Bill. [https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/19/nyregion/atlantic-city-keeper-of-the-flame.html "Atlantic City; Keeper of the Flame"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 19, 1996. Accessed July 6, 2011. "The Absecon (pronounced ab-SEE-con) Lighthouse is about a quarter-mile north of the Showboat casino and more than 100 yards from the Boardwalk, engulfed by abandoned lots, decaying slums and, here and there, casino-sponsored mixed-income housing."</ref>) is a [[City (New Jersey)|city]] in [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic County]], [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geonames.org/4500458/absecon.html|title=Absecon, New Jersey, United States|access-date=2022-01-24|website=www.geonames.org}}</ref> As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the city's population was 8,411,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/> reflecting an increase of 773 (+10.1%) from the 7,638 counted in the [[2000 United States Census|2000 Census]], which had in turn increased by 340 (+4.7%) from the 7,298 counted in the [[1990 United States Census|1990 Census]].<ref>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807100630/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls |date=August 7, 2017 }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]], February 2011. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref>

The current City of Absecon was originally incorporated as a [[town (New Jersey)|town]] by an act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] on February 29, 1872, from portions of [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]] and [[Galloway Township, New Jersey|Galloway Township]]. Then on March 24, 1902, the City of Absecon replaced the town.<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. [https://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 67. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref> The city is named for the Absegami tribe of [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]], from the word "Absogami", which means "little stream".<ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=6 ''The Origin of New Jersey Place Names''], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 26, 2015.</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Absecon city had a total area of 7.22 square miles (18.69 km2), including 5.47 square miles (14.16 km2) of land and 1.75 square miles (4.53 km2) of water (24.22%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />

[[File:Aero-view of Absecon, New Jersey 1924. LOC 75694711.jpg|thumb|[[Panoramic map]] of Absecon with list of landmarks and inset images of several as well as Absecon Gardens neighborhood]]
The city borders the Atlantic County municipalities of [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]], [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor Township]], [[Galloway Township, New Jersey|Galloway Township]] and [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]].<ref>[https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/82775/touches.html Areas touching Absecon], MapIt. Accessed March 17, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.atlantic-county.org/freeholders/distict-map.asp Atlantic County District Map], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]]. Accessed March 17, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]]. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

===Climate===
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|location = Absecon, New Jersey
|width = auto
|single line = Y
|Jan high F = 43.4
|Feb high F = 43.7
|Mar high F = 50.6
|Apr high F = 59.9
|May high F = 69.9
|Jun high F = 78.9
|Jul high F = 83.8
|Aug high F = 82.5
|Sep high F = 77.1
|Oct high F = 67.3
|Nov high F = 56.5
|Dec high F = 45.7
|year high F= 63.3
|Jan low F = 23.6
|Feb low F = 23.8
|Mar low F = 30.4
|Apr low F = 39.4
|May low F = 49.2
|Jun low F = 58.9
|Jul low F = 64.0
|Aug low F = 62.3
|Sep low F = 55.7
|Oct low F = 44.6
|Nov low F = 34.3
|Dec low F = 25.5
|year low F= 42.6
|Jan precipitation inch = 3.4
|Feb precipitation inch = 3.1
|Mar precipitation inch = 3.7
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.5
|May precipitation inch = 3.3
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.3
|Jul precipitation inch = 3.8
|Aug precipitation inch = 5.1
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.2
|Oct precipitation inch = 8.9
|Nov precipitation inch = 3.5
|Dec precipitation inch = 3.8
|year precipitation inch=43.0
|source 1 = Weatherbase<ref name=Weatherbase>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=131782&refer=wikipedia Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Absecon, New Jersey 2011], Weatherbase. Accessed November 24, 2011.</ref> Updated On February 18, 2020
|date= February 2020
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1880= 507
| 1890= 501
| 1900= 530
| 1910= 781
| 1920= 702
| 1930= 2158
| 1940= 2084
| 1950= 2355
| 1960= 4320
| 1970= 6094
| 1980= 6859
| 1990= 7298
| 2000= 7638
| 2010= 8411
| estimate=8818
| estyear=2019
| estref=<ref name=PopEst>[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/abseconcitynewjersey,atlanticcountynewjersey,NJ/PST045218 QuickFacts for Absecon city, New Jersey; Atlantic County, New Jersey; New Jersey from Population estimates, July 1, 2019, (V2019)], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 21, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2010-2019/cities/totals/sub-est2019_34.csv Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 21, 2020.</ref>
| footnote=Population sources: 1880-2000<ref>Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popatl_04.htm Population Data for Atlantic County Municipalities, 1840 - 2000], West Jersey and South Jersey Heritage, December 6, 2010. Accessed November 16, 2013.</ref> 1880-1920<ref>[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed August 13, 2013.</ref> 1880-1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. [https://books.google.com/books?id=8gUkQkJdLpsC&pg=PA97 ''Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75''], p. 97. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1890. Accessed August 13, 2013.</ref> 1890-1910<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA335 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 335. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref> 1910-1930<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA714 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 714. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref> 1930-1990<ref>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/1990/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed June 28, 2015.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/>
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===Census 2010===
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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 [[American Community Survey]] showed that (in 2010 [[inflation adjustment|inflation-adjusted]] dollars) [[median household income]] was $64,370 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,398) and the median family income was $77,784 (+/- $9,673). Males had a median income of $47,043 (+/- $7,593) versus $43,673 (+/- $3,797) for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $31,194 (+/- $4,373). About 5.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[https://archive.today/20200212082314/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400100100 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref>

===Census 2000===
As of the [[2000 United States Census]]<ref name="GR2" /> there were 7,638 people, 2,773 households, and 2,085 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,336.0 people per square mile (515.6/km2). There were 2,902 housing units at an average density of 507.6 per square mile (195.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.31% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.01% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.46% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.51% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.77% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603400100.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Absecon city, New Jersey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810094935/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603400100.pdf |date=2011-08-10 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[https://archive.today/20200212084937/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400100100 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 13, 2012.</ref>

There were 2,773 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

The median income for a household in the city was $55,745, and the median income for a family was $61,563. Males had a median income of $47,984 versus $31,663 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,615. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

== Government ==

=== Local government ===
{{Further|Mayor of Absecon, New Jersey}}
Absecon operates under the [[City (New Jersey)|City]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The city is one of 15 municipalities (of the 565) statewide that use this traditional form of government.<ref>[https://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/cgs.rutgers.edu/files/documents/resources/rc_munichart_inventory_2011.pdf ''Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey''], [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed November 18, 2019.</ref> The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the seven-member City Council. The mayor is elected to a four-year term of office. The City Council is comprised of six members elected from the city's two [[Ward (United States)|wards]] to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one seat from each ward up for election each year, along with one member elected [[at-large]] to a four-year term in office, all of whom are elected on a partisan basis as part of the November general election.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 13.</ref><ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/govbody.html Form of Government], City of Absecon. Accessed July 28, 2014.</ref>

{{As of|2020}}, the Mayor of Absecon is [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Kimberly Horton, the first female mayor in the town's history, who was appointed to serve the term of office ending December 31, 2020, and elected in November 2019 to serve the balance of the term of office.<ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/mayor.html Mayor], City of Absecon. Accessed March 17, 2020.</ref> Members of the Absecon City Council are Council President Keith C. Bennett (D, 2022; Ward 1), Donald "Butch" Burroughs (D, 2020; Ward 2 - elected to serve an unexpired term), Sandy Shenk Cain (D, 2021; Ward 2), Caleb N. Cavileer (D, 2022; Ward 2), Elizabeth Howell (D, 2020; Ward 1), Stephen Light (D, 2021; At Large) and Frank Phillips ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]], 2021; Ward 1).<ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/council.html Council], City of Absecon. Accessed March 17, 2020.</ref><ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/financial-docs/2019-user-friendly-budget.pdf 2019 Municipal User Friendly Budget], City of Absecon. Accessed September 24, 2019.</ref><ref name=Govt>[http://www.atlantic-county.org/county-government/municipalities.asp#absecon Municipal Government], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]]. Accessed September 24, 2019.</ref><ref name=Atlantic2019>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Atlantic/99000/web/#/summary General Election Results - November 5, 2019], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]], updated November 19, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=Atlantic2018>[http://atlanticcountyclerk.org/2017/General/Election%20Result.htm Atlantic County November 6, 2018 General Election Unofficial Results], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]] Clerk, updated November 7, 2017. Accessed January 1, 2019.</ref><ref name=Atlantic2017>[http://atlanticcountyclerk.org/2017/General/Election%20Result.htm Atlantic County November 7, 2017 General Election Unofficial Results], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]] Clerk, updated November 7, 2017. Accessed January 1, 2018.</ref><ref name=Atlantic2016>[http://atlanticcountyclerk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-Atlantic-County-General-Election-Results1.pdf General Election Results - November 8, 2016], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]]. Accessed January 30, 2017.</ref>

In February 2019, the City Council appointed Ward 2 councilmember Kimberley Horton to fill the mayoral seat expiring in December 2020 that had been held by John Armstrong until he resigned from office; Horton will serve on an interim basis until the November 2019 general election.<ref>Van Embden, Edward. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/currents_gazettes/pleasantville_absecon/kim-horton-becomes-absecon-s-first-woman-mayor/article_1779a96d-80f9-5fdb-8f5f-4d2de0a11224.html "Kim Horton becomes Absecon's first woman mayor"], ''The Current of Pleasantville and Absecon'', February 4, 2019. Accessed September 24, 2019. "Council member Kim Horton was recently appointed the city’s newest mayor, taking the place of the departing John Armstrong and in the process becoming Absecon’s first female mayor. Armstrong recently announced he was vacating the seat for personal reasons.... Horton will serve as Absecon’s mayor at least until an election is held in the fall."</ref> Later that month, Caleb Cavileer was chosen to fill Horton's vacant Ward 2 seat expiring in December 2020.<ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/council-docs/2019/Council-minutes020719.pdf City Council Minutes for February 7, 2019], City of Absecon. Accessed September 24, 2019. "Nomination to Fill the Vacancy of Councilperson Ward 2 - Nomination for Caleb Cavileer was made by Councilwoman Cain... Caleb was sworn in by Mayor Horton"</ref> In the November 2019 general election, Cavileer ran for and won a full three-year term and Butch Burroughs was elected to serve the balance of Horton's council term of office, while Horton was elected to complete the mayoral term.<ref name=Atlantic2019/>

Following the death of Ward 1 Councilmember Donald E. Camp in February 2016,<ref>Liberatore Jr., RJ. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/absecon_galloway_port-republic/absecon-councilman-donald-e-camp-dies-at/article_9f1e02f4-cc4c-11e5-a61f-c36af350d938.html "Absecon Councilman Donald E. Camp dies at 78"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 5, 2016. Accessed June 14, 2016. "Republican 1st Ward Councilman Donald E. Camp, 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, after suffering a medical episode while walking his dog. Camp's term was due to expire in December."</ref> Patrick Sheeran was selected from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee and appointed to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2016.<ref>[http://www.abseconnj.gov/council-docs/2016/council-minutes-021816.pdf February 18, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes], City of Absecon. Accessed June 14, 2016.</ref>

=== Federal, state and county representation ===
Absecon is located in the 2nd Congressional district<ref name=PCR2012>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], [[New Jersey Redistricting Commission]], December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District], [[New Jersey Department of State]]. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>[https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf ''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''], New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]]. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#2 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>

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===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 5,629 registered voters in Absecon City, of which 1,353 (24.0% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 1,716 (30.5% vs. 25.2%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 2,557 (45.4% vs. 44.3%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 3 voters registered to other parties.<ref name=VoterRegistration>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-atlantic-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Atlantic], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> Among the city's 2010 Census population, 66.9% (vs. 58.8% in Atlantic County) were registered to vote, including 84.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 76.6% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>[https://www.census.gov GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref>

In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 2,172 votes (50.6% vs. 57.9% countywide), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 2,063 votes (48.1% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 43 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among the 4,289 ballots cast by the city's 5,938 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.2% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County).<ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-atlantic.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Atlantic County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225004603/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-atlantic.pdf |date=December 25, 2014 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-atlantic.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Atlantic County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225004857/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-atlantic.pdf |date=December 25, 2014 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Republican [[John McCain]] received 2,262 votes (49.8% vs. 41.6% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,203 votes (48.5% vs. 56.5%) and other candidates with 41 votes (0.9% vs. 1.1%), among the 4,539 ballots cast by the city's 5,993 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.7% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-atlantic.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Republican [[George W. Bush]] received 2,177 votes (53.6% vs. 46.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[John Kerry]] with 1,800 votes (44.4% vs. 52.0%) and other candidates with 42 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 4,058 ballots cast by the city's 5,201 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.0% (vs. 69.8% in the whole county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_atlantic_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref>

In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2013|2013 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 1,874 votes (65.0% vs. 60.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[Barbara Buono]] with 883 votes (30.6% vs. 34.9%) and other candidates with 33 votes (1.1% vs. 1.3%), among the 2,883 ballots cast by the city's 5,991 registered voters, yielding a 48.1% turnout (vs. 41.5% in the county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-atlantic.pdf 2013 Governor: Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, January 29, 2014. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-atlantic.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 5, 2013 General Election Results : Atlantic County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, January 29, 2014. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref> In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Republican Chris Christie received 1,501 votes (52.3% vs. 47.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] with 1,195 votes (41.6% vs. 44.5%), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 133 votes (4.6% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 21 votes (0.7% vs. 1.2%), among the 2,872 ballots cast by the city's 5,770 registered voters, yielding a 49.8% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-atlantic.pdf 2009 Governor: Atlantic County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112193846/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-atlantic.pdf |date=2016-01-12 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 24, 2014.</ref>

==Education==
The [[Absecon Public School District]] serve students in [[pre-kindergarten]] through [[eighth grade]]. As of the 2017-18 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 887 students and 66.0 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 13.4:1.<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3400660&DistrictID=3400660 District information for Absecon Public Schools District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed November 1, 2019.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2017-18 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]].<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3400660 School Data for the Absecon Public School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed November 1, 2019.</ref>) are
H. Ashton Marsh Elementary School<ref>[https://www.abseconschools.org/marsh H. Ashton Marsh Elementary School], Absecon School District. Accessed December 19, 2019.</ref> (493 students in grades PreK-4) and
Emma C. Attales Middle School<ref>[https://www.abseconschools.org/attales Emma C. Attales Middle School], Absecon School District. Accessed December 19, 2019.</ref> (381 students in grades 5-8).<ref>[http://www.atlantic-county.org/documents/education/Directory19-20.pdf ''Public School Directory 2019-20''], [[Atlantic County, New Jersey]]. Accessed December 15, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school.php?district=0010&source=01 New Jersey School Directory for the Absecon Public School District], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed December 8, 2016.</ref>

For [[ninth grade|ninth]] through [[twelfth grade]]s, public school students from Absecon attend the [[Pleasantville High School (New Jersey)|Pleasantville High School]] in [[Pleasantville, New Jersey|Pleasantville]] as part of a [[sending/receiving relationship]] with the [[Pleasantville Public Schools]].<ref>[http://www.abseconschools.org/pages/AbseconSchoolDistrict/Our_Schools/ECA/School_Counselor/General_Info/High_school_options High school options]{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Emma C. Attles Middle School. Accessed December 8, 2016. "Absecon is a sending district to Pleasantville High School. There are other high school options for students."</ref> As of the 2017-18 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 757 students and 77.0 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 9.8:1.<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3413200&ID=341320000192 School data for Pleasantville High School], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed November 1, 2019.</ref> In 2020, the Absecon district submitted a petition to end its agreement with Pleasantville and send its students to [[Absegami High School]] under a new sending/receiving relationship with the [[Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District]] that Absecon argues would give its students a better education at a lower cost, without negatively impacting the demographics in Pleasantville High School. About 10% of Absecon's graduating students have been choosing to attend Pleasantville High School, for which the Absecon district has been paying $18,000 per student each year.<ref>Lowe, Claire. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/judge-to-hear-absecon-schools-request-to-leave-pleasantville-attorney-says/article_17a2a748-39ef-54a2-ae1c-9ccff505d6e2.html "Judge to hear Absecon schools request to leave Pleasantville, attorney says"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', February 25, 2020. Accessed June 11, 2020 . "The Absecon School District will appear before a judge in July to argue why it should be allowed to leave its sending and receiving relationship with the Pleasantville School District.... The K-8 district submitted its request to the state Department of Education in August to sever its decades-old agreement with Pleasantville, citing the cost and quality of education there. The petition calls for students from Absecon to instead attend Absegami High School in neighboring Galloway Township."</ref>

City public school students are also eligible to attend the [[Atlantic County Institute of Technology]] in the [[Mays Landing, New Jersey|Mays Landing]] section of [[Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey|Hamilton Township]]<ref>[http://www.acitech.org/cms/schools/institute-of-technology/admissions-acit/frequently-asked-questions Frequently Asked Questions ], [[Atlantic County Institute of Technology]]. Accessed May 17, 2017. "What does it cost to attend ACIT? As a public school, there is no cost to Atlantic County residents of high school age. New Jersey Title 18A:54-20.1 entitles students the right to choose ACIT for their high school education."</ref> or the [[Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts]], located in [[Somers Point, New Jersey|Somers Point]].<ref>[http://www.chartertech.org/about/profile.jsp Profile], [[Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts]]. Accessed May 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Prisament, Steve. [http://www.shorenewstoday.com/pleasantville_absecon/news/taxes-rising-as-more-absecon-students-opt-for-public-high/article_7501c32b-c4e8-522e-afc3-358f438dcdad.html "Taxes rising as more Absecon students opt for public high school"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307065433/http://www.shorenewstoday.com/pleasantville_absecon/news/taxes-rising-as-more-absecon-students-opt-for-public-high/article_7501c32b-c4e8-522e-afc3-358f438dcdad.html |date=2016-03-07 }}, ''The Current of Pleasantville & Absecon'', March 10, 2011. Accessed July 12, 2017. "'The increase in high school tuition for 2011-'12 is the reason we qualified for a tuition adjustment and is the reason for our 6.1-cent tax increase,' Superintendent James Giaquinto said Monday, March 7. 'We have budgeted $363,000 for Charter Tech, $370,000 for Pleasantville High School and $375,000 for Atlantic County Institute of Technology.'"</ref>

[[Holy Spirit High School (New Jersey)|Holy Spirit High School]] is a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[secondary education in the United States|high school]], that operates under the jurisdiction of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden|Diocese of Camden]].<ref>[https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/839vO9gNyFejag1GpHPwWWriIoawAqPONqUC5SxNBxAgukxg.pdf ''2016-2017 School Profile''], [[Holy Spirit High School (New Jersey)|Holy Spirit High School]]. Accessed December 8, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.camdendiocese.org/schools/catholic-schools-listing/ Catholic Schools Listing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021003821/http://www.camdendiocese.org/schools/catholic-schools-listing/ |date=October 21, 2016 }}, [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]]. Accessed October 20, 2016.</ref>

==Transportation==
[[File:2021-07-21 15 26 50 View west along U.S. Route 30 (White Horse Pike-Absecon Boulevard) from the overpass for Atlantic County Route 646 (Delilah Road) in Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|U.S. Route 30 westbound entering Absecon]]

===Roads and highways===
{{As of|2010|5}}, the city had a total of {{convert|49.71|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|35.12|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|7.54|mi}} by Atlantic County and {{convert|7.05|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Atlantic.pdf Atlantic County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed November 14, 2013.</ref>

Highways and roads in Absecon include [[U.S. Route 9 in New Jersey|U.S. Route 9]], [[U.S. Route 30 in New Jersey|U.S. Route 30]], [[New Jersey Route 157|Route 157]] and [[County Route 585 (New Jersey)|County Route 585]]. The now-defunct [[New Jersey Route 43|Route 43]] also passed through the city.

The [[Atlantic City Expressway]] and the [[Garden State Parkway]] are accessible outside the city in bordering [[Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey|Egg Harbor]] and [[Galloway Township, New Jersey|Galloway]] Townships.

===Public transportation===
[[File:Absecon Station view from White Horse Pike.jpg|thumb|right|Absecon station, which is served by NJ Transit's Atlantic City Line]]
The [[Absecon station]]<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainStationLookupFrom&selStation=2 Absecon station], [[NJ Transit]]. Accessed November 14, 2013.</ref> is served by [[NJ Transit]]'s [[Atlantic City Line]] trains, with east-west service between [[30th Street Station]] in [[Philadelphia]] and the [[Atlantic City Rail Terminal]] in [[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]].<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=LineDetailsTo&selLine=ATLC Atlantic City Rail Line], [[NJ Transit]]. Accessed November 14, 2013.</ref>

NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Atlantic City on routes [[508 (New Jersey bus)|508]] (to the [[Hamilton Mall]]), [[554 (New Jersey bus)|554]] (to the [[Lindenwold station|Lindenwold PATCO station]]) and [[559 (New Jersey bus)|559]] (to [[Lakewood Township, New Jersey|Lakewood Township]]).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100726170623/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesAtlanticCountyTo Atlantic County Bus / Rail Connections], [[NJ Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of July 26, 2010. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929093448/http://www2.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 |date=2018-09-29 }}, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed November 15, 2013.</ref>

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Absecon, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Absecon include:
* [[Francis J. Blee]] (born 1958), member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly|General Assembly]] who represented the [[2nd Legislative District (New Jersey)|2nd Legislative District]] and served on the Absecon City Council from 1991–1995, serving as Absecon's youngest ever council president from 1992 to 1993<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=8134 Assembly Member Francis J. 'Frank' Blee profile], [[Project Vote Smart]]. Accessed August 8, 2007.</ref>
* [[Joe Callahan (American football)|Joe Callahan]] (born 1993), [[American football]] [[quarterback]] who played in the NFL for the [[Green Bay Packers]]<ref>Russo, John. [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/packers-sign-holy-spirit-grad-joe-callahan/article_a462a936-0f2c-11e6-9fc5-27af6468807b.html "Packers sign Holy Spirit grad Joe Callahan"], ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', April 30, 2016. Accessed February 18, 2020. "The 2011 Holy Spirit High School graduate was signed as an undrafted free agent Saturday, he confirmed by telephone at his home in Absecon."</ref>
* [[Robert Irvine]] (born 1965), celebrity chef and television personality<ref>Williams, Rachel. [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/mar/03/television.usa "A CV that proved a recipe for disaster - US channel axes British celebrity chef"], ''[[The Guardian]]'', March 3, 2008. Accessed May 1, 2008. "Asked if he served presidents and heads of state, Irvine, who has lived with his wife Karen in Absecon, New Jersey, for more than 10 years, said he could not talk about it 'because it's the White House'."</ref>
* [[Phil Ivey]] (born 1976), professional poker player<ref>[http://www.databasepoker.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=IveyPhi01 Phil Ivey player profile], accessed April 17, 2007.</ref>
* [[Brian Joo]] (born 1981), [[R&B]] and [[K-pop]] recording artist who was part of the duo [[Fly to the Sky]]<ref>[http://www.jpopasia.com/celebrity/brianjoo/ Brian Joo's Bio], jpopasia. Accessed November 14, 2013. "Joo was born in Los Angeles, California to Korean immigrants. The family later moved to Absecon, New Jersey."</ref>
* [[Amy Kennedy]] (born 1978), educator, mental health advocate and [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] nominee for [[New Jersey's 2nd congressional district]] in the [[2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey|2020 elections]]<ref>Kassel, Matthew. [https://jewishinsider.com/2020/04/a-kennedy-takes-on-a-trump-convert-in-south-jersey-congressional-race/ "A Kennedy takes on a Trump convert in South Jersey congressional race; Former public school teacher Amy Kennedy hopes to unseat Rep. Jeff Van Drew in a swing district"], ''[[Jewish Insider]]'', April 27, 2020. Accessed July 10, 2020. "Amy Kennedy grew up a stone’s throw away from Atlantic City, in the South Jersey shore towns of Pleasantville and Absecon."</ref>
* [[Michelle Malkin]] (born 1970), columnist and political commentator<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080318214717/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3771/is_199801/ai_n8781687 "Michelle Malkin of 'The Seattle Times'"], ''The Masthead'', Winter 1998. Accessed October 25, 2007. "Malkin, originally from Absecon, New Jersey, is a graduate of Oberlin College."</ref>
* [[Joseph McGahn]] (c. 1917-1999), member of the [[New Jersey Senate]] who was a leading advocate of bringing casino gambling to Atlantic City<ref>Saxon, Wolfgang. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/28/nyregion/joseph-mcgahn-82-pioneer-of-casinos-in-atlantic-city.html "Joseph McGahn, 82, Pioneer Of Casinos in Atlantic City"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 28, 1999. Accessed November 14, 2013. "Joseph Leo McGahn, a New Jersey obstetrician who, as a Democratic state senator, paved the way for Atlantic City's gambling industry in the 1970's, died Friday at Meadowview Nursing Home in Northfield, N.J. A longtime resident of Absecon, N.J., he was 82."</ref>
* [[Carol Plum-Ucci]] (born 1957), [[young adult fiction|young adult]] [[novelist]] and [[essayist]]<ref>Good, Daniel. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/113/story/204508.html "A mature subject for local author's new teen novel"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080802232047/http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/113/story/204508.html |date=August 2, 2008 }}, ''[[The Press of Atlantic City]]'', July 13, 2008. Accessed September 2, 2008. "The work station in her Absecon home resembles a child's bedroom....Plum-Ucci, a Brigantine native, situates her stories in the towns and beaches from her childhood."</ref>
* [[Cleon Throckmorton]] (1897-1965), painter and theatrical designer, producer, and architect<ref>[https://www.gf.org/fellows/all-fellows/cleon-throckmorton/ Cleon Throckmorton], [[John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation]]. Accessed June 14, 2020. "Born October 8, 1897, at Absecon, New Jersey."</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.abseconnj.gov/ Absecon City web site]
*[http://www.abseconlibrary.org/ Absecon Public Library]
*[http://www.abseconschools.org/ Absecon Public School District]
*{{NJReportCard|01|0010|0|Absecon Public School District}}
*[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3400660 School Data for the Absecon Public School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071123064140/http://shorenewstoday.com/pls/ ''The Current of Absecon'' - Local community newspaper]

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