Atlantic City is famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches, shopping centers, view of the Atlantic Ocean, and as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly. The first boardwalk was built in 1870, along a portion of the beach to help hotel owners keep sand out of their lobbies. The idea caught on, and the boardwalk was expanded and modified several times in the following years.

Population: 35770
Local Newspapers: The Press of Atlantic City
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The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's assistance with identifying a man who was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on U.S. Highway 322 in Folsom Borough, Atlantic County. Based on the preliminary investigation, on Friday, June 9, at 9:36 p.m., the victim was walking in the right lane on the eastbound side of the highway at milepost 37.1 when he was struck by a Dodge Magnum, which was traveling east on the roadway.

Wow. Just wow. You've heard the unsolved April Kauffman murder case covered extensively by our news team ever since 2012 when the incident took place, but here's a "Spark Notes" type version of what went down: Kauffman was found shot multiple times in the bedroom of her home.

Amy S. Rosenberg is a staff writer. Most recent preoccupations: the epic drama of Atlantic City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, local beach culture, shoobies, the fragile psyche of the Philadelphia sports fan, and Miss America.

Democratic lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban all flavored electronic cigarette products for adults in New Jersey, claiming they entice kids to smoke. The legislation, which is currently being reviewed by committees in both the state Assembly and Senate, only allows the sale of tobacco , menthol and clove flavors for vaping products.

In this Sept. 9, 1944, file photo, Venus Ramey, selected to represent the District of Columbia in the Miss America pageant as Miss Washington, D.C., performs in the talent show part of the competition before she was crowned that year's Miss America pageant winner in Atlantic City, N.J. Ramey, the first red-haired Miss America, died Saturday, June ... (more)

MAYS LANDING -- An Atlantic City man has been sentenced to 35 years in state prison in the 2012 fatal shooting of a 59-year-old man who became caught in the gunfire of multiple shooters outside a city apartment complex. Rodney Smiley, who was sentenced on Friday, had been convicted by a jury on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Jose Ortiz, an Atlantic City man, Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced in a statement on Monday.

Amy S. Rosenberg is a staff writer. Most recent preoccupations: the epic drama of Atlantic City, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, local beach culture, shoobies, the fragile psyche of the Philadelphia sports fan, and Miss America.

ATLANTIC CITY -- Dr. James Kauffman -- the husband of a radio host found shot to death in her home five years ago -- has been ordered held in jail on charges he pulled a gun on police while they were executing a search warrant at his office last week, according to a report. Kauffman's detention hearing on Monday was unrelated to the slaying of his wife, April Kauffman, according to a report by the PressofAtlanticCity.com.

Yes, property taxes in New Jersey are no joke. They are killing most families and it should be the number one concern for anyone running for elected office.

Community members have raised more than $55,000 in less than two days for the families of a young girl who drowned and died in the strong surf Thursday, and another who remains on life support. A 12-year-old remained on life support Saturday after she was pulled from the strong surf off Belmar between 9th and 11th Avenues on Thursday night.

Fifty-four women from across the state have been competing for academic scholarships in preliminary competitions of Interview, Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit, Talent, Evening Wear, and On-Stage Question. The Miss America pageant begins on September 6 2017, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Ruth's Chris Steak House, which has four New Jersey locations, is one of many restaurants offering deals for Father's Day on June 18. Ruth's Chris Steak House, which has four New Jersey locations, is one of many restaurants offering deals for Father's Day on June 18. with this Father's Day coupon for a $29.99 family meal.

A young girl is recovering after she was struck by a city-issued vehicle driven by Atlantic City's mayor, according to investigators. Police say Atlantic City mayor Don Guardian was driving westbound on Route 30 in his city vehicle at 3:20 p.m. Saturday in front of the High Gate Apartments in Atlantic City when a 7-year-old girl ran from the sidewalk and into the roadway.

OCEAN CITY -- For the second night in a row, Miss Seashore Line, Amanda Rae Ross of Galloway, walked away a winner in the 2017 Miss New Jersey Pageant . Ross, 22, was a co-winner in the talent competition for her dance routine, sharing the award with Miss Columbus Day, Olivia Michael of Bergenfield, who played "Malaguena" on the piano.

Rip currents have left one girl dead and two teenagers missing on two different New Jersey beaches where lifeguards were not on duty. A 13-year-old died and her 12-year-old cousin was on life-support after they were found floating facedown Thursday night, Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty said.

Grief counselors on Friday were at the school attended by two cousins who were pulled from the surf Thursday evening off a Monmouth County beach. One of the girls, a 13-year-old in the 6th grade, died at Jersey Shore University Hospital on Thursday night after she was pulled from the ocean between 9th and 11th avenues.

Bystanders join beach patrol and officials on the beach at Martin Luther King Blvd. in Atlantic City, N.J. Thursday evening after two teens went missing in the ocean. A search is underway for two teens who went missing while swimming in the ocean off an Atlantic City beach Thursday evening.

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