Past Newsletters
That Empty Land Between Borgata and Harrah’s May Finally Have a Future
Hey Folks, Atlantic City has always been a city that reinvents itself, and this latest announcement could be one of the biggest…
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An Evening That Just Might Change the Way You See the World
Hey Folks, Every once in a while, I come across an event that’s a little different from the usual concerts, festivals, and…
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Jimmy Johnson Is Bringing One of the Biggest Fishing Tournaments Back to Atlantic City
Hey Folks, Every once in a while you get the chance to meet someone you’ve watched for years, and they’re every bit…
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Meet Dave Damiani: The Voice Bringing Quincy Jones’ Music to Atlantic City
Hey Folks, I’ve met a lot of entertainers over the years, but every once in a while you meet someone who doesn’t…
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Must Read: Remember Atlantic City Before The Casinos?
Hey Folks, If you love Atlantic City history, I have something I think you’re really going to enjoy. Every once in a…
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AC Mike’s Insider Guide to Fourth of July Weekend & America’s 250th Celebration
Hey Folks, 🇺🇸 AC Mike’s Weekend Insider: Fourth of July at the Shore & America’s 250th Celebration Begins If you’re wondering whether…
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The Atlantic City Story Most Visitors Never Hear
Hey Folks, One of the things I’ve always loved about Atlantic City is that every block has a story. Sure, people know…
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FOX 29’s Bob Kelly Stops by the AC Mike Boardwalk Tram Tour!
Hey Folks, If you’ve ever watched FOX 29’s Bob Kelly, you know he’s always on the move. One minute he’s doing the…
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Must Read! – Before The Casinos: A Powerful Atlantic City Story Comes To Life
Hey Folks, Every once in a while, I come across a story that reminds me how much Atlantic City has changed—and how…
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The Flyers Are Back in Atlantic City Tonight!
Hey Folks, One of my favorite nights of the summer is finally here. Tonight, I’ll be heading over to the Hard Rock…
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How One South Jersey Business Continues To Grow While Staying True To Its “Roots”
Hey Folks, South Jersey’s cannabis industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. What started as a new and evolving market…
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We Took Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer for a Ride on the Historic Atlantic City Boardwalk
Hey Folks, If you love Atlantic City as much as I do, you’ll want to tune in Tuesday morning. Atlantic City will…
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Atlantic City’s Best Kept Beer Secret? It Might Be The Seed.
Hey Folks, If you’ve spent any time with me on the Boardwalk, you already know I love introducing people to places that…
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Atlantic City Salutes One of Its Finest
Hey Folks, There are some stories that stay with you long after the cameras leave and the crowd goes home. Thursday morning…
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The AC Mike Show Podcast Is Taking Shape — Take a Look Inside
Hey Folks, If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I’m always looking for new ways to tell…
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Camp Boardwalk: Atlantic City’s Finest Hour and America’s 250th Anniversary
Hey Folks, As our nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, I found myself standing in front of one of Atlantic City’s…
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The World Came to South Jersey: My Visit with Haiti’s World Cup Team
Hey Folks, This week I had the chance to spend time with the Haiti National Team at Stockton University, and I can…
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Bill’s Gyro & Souvlaki: A Boardwalk Tradition Worth Discovering
Hey Folks, A few days ago, I stopped into one of those places that reminds you why I love Atlantic City so…
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Changes Coming to Atlantic City’s Historic Garden Pier
Hey Folks, If you’ve walked the north end of the Atlantic City Boardwalk recently, you’ve probably noticed some activity at Garden Pier.…
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Bungalow Beach 5 Miler Brings 1,000+ Runners to Atlantic City Today – And AC Mike’s Boardwalk Tram Tour Keeps Rolling!
Hey Folks, More than 1,000 runners are expected to hit the Boardwalk for the annual Bungalow Beach 5 Miler on Saturday morning.…
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Tropicana Lights Up the Weekend With Fireworks, Nightlife & Summer Fun
Hey Folks, If you’re looking for an excuse to get down to Atlantic City this weekend, you don’t have to look very…
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🎺 Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Brings New Orleans Energy to Atlantic City All Summer Long
Hey Folks, If you’re looking for one of the best free things to do in Atlantic City this summer, clear some space…
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Two Atlantic City Police Officers Shot, Suspect Killed During Search Warrant Operation
Hey Folks, Two Atlantic City police officers were shot Tuesday while serving a search warrant on the 100 block of North Florida…
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Brute’s Roots: Supporting Medical Cannabis and Responsible Adult Use in South Jersey
Hey Folks, If you’ve spent any time around South Jersey lately, chances are you’ve heard the name Brute’s Roots. What started as…
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Atlantic City Shows Up Big at Mayor Small’s Inaugural Gala
Hey Folks, After spending the day watching the incredible performances at the Soar & Shore Airshow over the Atlantic City beaches, I…
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✈️ Atlantic City Airshow Week Is Here!
Hey Folks, If you’ve ever stood on the beach in Atlantic City when those jets rip across the skyline… you already know…
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Gary Musich & Visit Atlantic City Are Bringing Pride Back To AC
Hotels & Packages Events & Concerts Things To Do Restaurants Meetings & Conventions Hey Folks, I’ve said this for years on the…
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Condé Nast Traveler Discovers the Real Atlantic City
📰 Read the Condé Nast Traveler Feature 🚋 Book Your Atlantic City Boardwalk Tram Tour ✈️ More Stories by Jessica Chapel Hey…
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Memorial Day at the Shore — Never Forget What It’s Really About
Hey Folks, Here we are… Memorial Day Weekend at the Jersey Shore. The boardwalks are waking up. The beach chairs are out.…
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Atlantic City’s Billion-Dollar Comeback Is Happening Right Now
Hey Folks, I’ve been telling people for years that Atlantic City still has stories left to write — and now the developers,…
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Governor Mikie Sherrill Heads to Atlantic City for Major Orange Loop Ribbon Cutting
Hey Folks, One thing I’ve always said about Atlantic City… the comeback is real when people are actually investing in YEAR-ROUND living…
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From Airshows to Arena Shows — AC Is Loaded This Summer
Hey Folks, I’ve lived here long enough to know when Atlantic City is really heating up… and trust me… this summer feels…
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Ocean Casino Is Dropping $20M This Summer — Here’s Why It Matters
Hey Folks, I’ve been telling you… when Atlantic City leans in, it really leans in. And right now, Ocean Casino Resort is…
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🚋 Tomorrow’s the First Tram Tour of the Season — Still Some Seats Left
Hey Folks, I’m telling you right now… tomorrow’s the day. The very first AC Mike Tram Tour of the season rolls out…
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Tony Mart Is Bringing The Good Times Back To Somers Point
Hey Folks, If you grew up anywhere around the Jersey Shore, you already know the name Tony Mart. Back in the 50s…
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Breeze Airways Brings New Energy Back To ACY
Hey Folks, I was down at Atlantic City International Airport this week for the inaugural Breeze Airways flight to Charleston, South Carolina…
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Ventnor Boardwalk Is Back — And I Was There For It
Hey Folks, You know that feeling when the Shore starts to wake up? That first real walk or bike ride on the…
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Wildwood Approves 1 AM Boardwalk Curfew for All Visitors Ahead of Summer Season
Hey Folks, If you’ve spent any time down the Shore late at night, you already know — the Boardwalk has its own…
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🏖️ Jersey Shore Showdown: You Pick the Best Beach in NJ
Hey Folks, I’ve been up and down the shoreline more times than I can count — early mornings in Atlantic City, long…
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Your Ultimate Margate 2026 Game Plan Starts Right Here
Hey Folks, I’m telling you right now… if you’re planning your things to do in Atlantic City and Downbeach this year, you…
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🚧 Big Changes Coming to AC Streets — Here’s What You Need to Know
Hey Folks, If you’ve driven through Atlantic City lately, you already know—some of these roads are due for a little love. Well,…
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🚋 AC Mike’s First Tram Tour of the Season — May 2 (Seats Going Fast)
Hey Folks, I’m telling you right now… May 2 is coming up quick — and this first tram tour of the season…
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🎙️ The AC Mike Show Podcast Is Coming… And This One’s Different
Hey Folks, what’s happening? I’ll tell what’s happening, so friends and family if you’ve been rolling along with me through the years…
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🛺 The Ride Everyone’s Talking About is Back – AC Mike’s Tram Tours Start in May
Hey Folks, I’m getting asked about this every single day now… “Mike, when are the tram tours starting back up?” Well—here we…
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Inside the East Coast Gaming Congress: The Conversations You Don’t See
Hey Folks, If you want to know where the gaming world is headed… you don’t guess—you show up. That’s exactly what I’m…
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$99 Million Heading to the Shore — And This Is Just the Start
Hey Folks, I was digging into some of the latest updates across South Jersey, and this is one of those moments where…
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Fight Nights Are Finding Their Way Back to Atlantic City
Hey Folks, I was going through some notes this morning and it really hit me… boxing in Atlantic City is finding its…
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AC ↔ NYC: From Emails to Action — Now I Want Your Take
Hey Folks, So let me pull you in a little closer on something I’ve been working on behind the scenes with some…
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Easter Weekend at the Shore — A Little Faith, Family & Fresh Air
Hey Folks, Easter weekend has always meant a little more to me. It’s a time of faith, reflection, and appreciating the blessings…
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Your Private Lighthouse Escape in Atlantic City: LUX LIGHTHOUSE LOOKOUT!
Hey Folks, You know I’m always out and about checking out what’s new and what’s worth your time down here at the Shore… and every once…
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Fuggedabout North Jersey Casinos — Here’s the Real Deal
Hey Folks, Here we go again… and this time, it’s not just talk — it could actually end up on the ballot.…
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This Weekend in Atlantic City Is Loaded… Here’s Where You Should Be 🎤
Hey Folks, It’s Saturday at the Shore—and yea-a-a-a-a-h man, you can feel that vibe out there. The Boardwalk’s alive, the lineup tonight…
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Atlantic City vs. New York: AC Isn’t Backing Down — We’re Doubling Down
Hey Folks, So yeah… New York is coming in hot with these massive casino projects. Billions of dollars, huge venues, everything designed…
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Be Where Everyone’s Looking: Get Featured with AC Mike
Hey Folks, If you’ve been following along, you know I’m always out there spotlighting the best of the Shore—places I actually go,…
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Cape May Weekend, A Table for 18 & A Sunrise Worth the Stay
Hey Folks, I got down to Cape May last weekend as a guest of The Richman Room Dinner Series at The Virginia…
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Where It All Began: Our Atlantic City Sunrises
Hey Folks, This right here… this is what I’m talking about…. There’s a reason I keep coming back to those early morning…
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State Wrestling Championships Are Staying Right Here in Atlantic City
Hey Folks, Last weekend you could feel it all over town — packed restaurants, busy hallways, and that buzz you only get…
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Beginner’s Luck Hits BIG at Caesars – $832K on the First Hand!
Hey Folks, You hear stories like this and think, “No way that actually happens”… but right here in Atlantic City, it just…
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The AC Airshow 2026 Is Back — Jets, Beach Views & Summer Vibes
Hey Folks, One of my favorite sights of the year is coming back to the beach, and if you’ve never experienced it…
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State Wrestling Takes Over Atlantic City This Weekend
Hey Folks, One of my favorite weekends in Atlantic City is here again. Thousands of wrestlers, families, coaches, and fans are rolling…
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The Steel Pier — An Atlantic City Icon That’s Still Going Strong
Hey Folks, I stopped by Steel Pier this morning and caught up with my good friend Anthony Catanoso. Standing out there looking…
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Atlantic City Is Heating Up Again — And Developers Are Noticing
Hey Folks, Atlantic City Is Heating Up Again — And Developers Are Noticing I came across a really interesting piece this week…
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Boardwalk Fun That Never Takes a Day Off at Showboat!
Hey Folks, If you’re looking for a place on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where you can park the car, check in, and…
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Rod Stewart Is Rolling Into Atlantic City This Weekend!
Hey Folks, If you love classic rock the way I do, this one’s a big deal. The legendary Rod Stewart is bringing…
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Atlantic City Goes Green – The 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is Back 🍀
Hey Folks, If you’ve never seen the Atlantic City Boardwalk turn completely green, this is your year. The 38th Annual Atlantic City…
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Lighthouse Row Phase II Is Coming — The Inlet Momentum Keeps Rolling
Hey Folks, If you’ve driven through the Inlet lately, you can feel it. There’s energy in the air. What started with mini…
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Atlantic City’s Neighborhoods Are Leveling Up – And I Love Seeing It
Hey Folks, One of the things I love most about Atlantic City isn’t just the Boardwalk or the big shows — it’s…
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Rock, Boats & Boogie on the Boardwalk
Hey Folks, If you were looking for an excuse to plan a late-February getaway, Atlantic City just handed you three of them.…
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March Is About to Taste a Whole Lot Better in Atlantic City 🍽️🔥
Hey Folks, You know I’ve been saying for years that Atlantic City’s food scene doesn’t get enough credit. Well now it’s getting…
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Atlantic City’s Tech Boom Is Happening Right Inside Showboat!
Hey Folks, If you think Atlantic City is just about what’s happening on the casino floor, think again. There’s a whole other…
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Atlantic City Turning the Volume All the Way Up
Hey Folks, If you’ve been down on the Boardwalk lately, you can feel it — Atlantic City is buzzing again. There’s something…
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Two Tram Tours. One Incredible Atlantic City Experience — Now Booking!
Hey Folks, Alright… now that the booking site is LIVE, let me tell you exactly what we’ve been building for you. We’ve…
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The Insider’s Night Out: Atlantic City’s Rare Beer Secret Session
Hey Folks, You know I love when Atlantic City does something a little different… and this one is for the true beer…
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The Boardwalk Tram Is Rolling Again This April
Hey Folks, I wanted to send this out again to clarify a few details and answer some of the questions that have…
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Bader Field: A Long-Stalled Site Finally Moving Forward for Atlantic City
February 14th , 2026 By AC Mike Lopez For almost two decades, Bader Field has been one of the biggest missed opportunities…
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Hollywood Is Calling… And Egg Harbor City Picked Up
Hey Folks, Now THIS is the kind of story that gets me fired up. A Cape May native is bringing Hollywood-level production…
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Is ACY Finally Catching a Tailwind?
Hey Folks, If you’ve flown out of Atlantic City lately, you’ve probably felt it — things are starting to shift at Atlantic…
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Atlantic City Just Locked Down Championship Hoops for the Next Five Years 🏀🔥
Hey Folks This one’s a BIG win for Atlantic City, and yeah… I’m smiling ear to ear about it. If you’ve been…
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AC Mike’s Picks: Super Bowl Weekend, Winter Warrior & Big Nights in Atlantic City
Hey folks — Winter in Atlantic City doesn’t mean slowing down. It means less traffic, easier parking, and some really solid events…
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Live & Work Atlantic City Coalition: A Real Conversation About Our City’s Future
By AC Mike Lopez January 29, 2026 This week, I had the opportunity to sit in on the Live & Work Atlantic…
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🍀 AC Mike Is Rolling Into the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade! 🍀
Hey Folks, Get ready to wear some green and bring the good vibes — because Atlantic City’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration…
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AC Mike’s Weekend Rundown: January 15 – February 6
What’s Happening in Atlantic City & Around Town Hey folks, If you’re looking for something to do in Atlantic City over the…
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