Margate City, New Jersey
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Margate City, New Jersey | |
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City | |
| City of Margate City | |
 Atlantic Ocean shoreline | |
 Map of Margate City in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. | |
 Census Bureau map of Margate City, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′51″N 74°30′25″W / 39.330913°N 74.506849°W / 39.330913; -74.506849Coordinates: 39°19′51″N 74°30′25″W / 39.330913°N 74.506849°W / 39.330913; -74.506849[1][2] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Incorporated | September 7, 1885 (as Borough of South Atlantic City) |
| Reincorporated | April 23, 1897 (as city) |
| Renamed | April 20, 1909 (as Margate City) |
| Named for | Margate, England |
| Government [7] | |
| • Type | Walsh Act |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners |
| • Mayor | Michael Becker (term ends May 18, 2019)[3][4] |
| • Administrator | Richard Deaney[5] |
| • Municipal clerk | Johanna Casey[6] |
| Area [1] | |
| • Total | 1.631 sq mi (4.225 km2) |
| • Land | 1.415 sq mi (3.665 km2) |
| • Water | 0.216 sq mi (0.560 km2) 13.25% |
| Elevation [8] | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[9][10][11] | |
| • Total | 6,354 |
| • Estimate (2016)[12] | 6,142 |
| • Rank | 333rd of 566 in state 14th of 23 in county[13] |
| • Density | 4,490.3/sq mi (1,733.7/km2) |
| • Density rank | 129th of 566 in state 2nd of 23 in county[13] |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code | 08402[14][15] |
| Area code(s) | 609[16] |
| FIPS code | 3400143890[1][17][18] |
GNIS feature ID | 0885292[1][19] |
| Website | www.margate-nj.com |
- See also: other Margates
Margate City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 6,354,[9][10][11] reflecting a decline of 1,839 (-22.4%) from the 8,193 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 238 (-2.8%) from the 8,431 counted in the 1990 Census.[20]
Margate City was originally incorporated as the borough of South Atlantic City by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on September 7, 1885, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held on August 1, 1885. South Atlantic City was reincorporated as a city on April 23, 1897, and then reincorporated with the name Margate City on April 20, 1909.[21][22] The city was named for Margate, England.[23]
The city is located on Absecon Island, which stretches for 8.1 miles (13.0 km) and is also home of Atlantic City and Ventnor City to the northeast, and Longport on the southwest.[24] The city stretches about eight blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the bay at most points in town. Margate is a popular Jersey Shore destination, especially during the summer, and is the home of Lucy the Elephant, a 65-foot (20 m) wooden elephant,[25] and of Marven Gardens, of Monopoly board game fame.[26]
Contents
1 Geography
2 Demographics
2.1 Census 2010
2.2 Census 2000
3 Climate
4 Parks and recreation
4.1 Summer residency
4.2 Beaches
4.3 Marinas and fishing
4.4 Attractions
5 Government
5.1 Local government
5.2 Federal, state and county representation
5.3 Politics
6 Education
7 Transportation
7.1 Roads and highways
7.2 The Margate Bridge
7.3 Public transportation
8 Popular culture
9 Notable people
10 References
11 External links
Geography
Margate City had a total area of 1.631 square miles (4.225 km2), including 1.415 square miles (3.665 km2) of land and 0.216 square miles (0.560 km2) of water (13.25%).[1][2]
Margate City borders Longport and Ventnor City.[27]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 69 | — | |
| 1910 | 129 | 87.0% | |
| 1920 | 249 | 93.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,913 | 1,069.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,266 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,715 | 44.4% | |
| 1960 | 9,474 | 100.9% | |
| 1970 | 10,576 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 9,179 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,431 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,193 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,354 | −22.4% | |
| Est. 2016 | 6,142 | [12][28] | −3.3% |
| Population sources: 1900-2000[29] 1900-1920[30] 1900-1910[31] 1910-1930[32] 1930-1990[33] 2000[34][35] 2010[9][10][11] | |||
Census 2010
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,354 people, 3,156 households, and 1,805 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,490.3 per square mile (1,733.7/km2). There were 7,114 housing units at an average density of 5,027.4 per square mile (1,941.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.36% (6,123) White, 0.71% (45) Black or African American, 0.09% (6) Native American, 0.98% (62) Asian, 0.02% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.72% (46) from other races, and 1.12% (71) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% (175) of the population.[9]
There were 3,156 households out of which 14.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.64.[9]
In the city, the population was spread out with 14.0% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 15.5% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.9 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.1 males.[9]
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $66,667 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,735) and the median family income was $90,625 (+/- $6,808). Males had a median income of $81,759 (+/- $13,790) versus $61,179 (+/- $11,593) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $50,328 (+/- $7,450). About 8.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.[36]
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States Census[17] there were 8,193 people, 3,984 households, and 2,302 families residing in the city. The population density was 2, 243.5/km2 (5,825.4/sq mi). There were 7,006 housing units at an average density of 4,981.4 per square mile (1,918.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.73% White, 0.87% African American, 0.02% Native American, 1.56% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.[34][35]
There were 3,984 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.67.[34][35]
In the city the population was spread out with 15.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.[34][35]
The median income for a household in the city was $45,876, and the median income for a family was $63,917. Males had a median income of $48,152 versus $31,025 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,566. About 7.0% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.[34][35]
Climate
During the summer months, frequent episodes of high humidity occur. Occasionally, heat index values exceed 95 °F (35 °C). During most summer afternoons, a sea breeze dominates the coastline keeping high temperatures several degrees cooler compared to areas farther inland. During most nights, relatively mild ocean waters keep the coastline several degrees warmer than areas farther inland. On average, July is the annual peak for thunderstorm activity. During the winter months, wind chill values occasionally fall below 0 °F (-18 °C). On average, the snowiest month of the year is February which corresponds with the annual peak for nor'easter activity.
| Climate data for Margate City Beach, New Jersey (1981 – 2010 averages). | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 41.5 (5.3) | 43.4 (6.3) | 50.2 (10.1) | 59.1 (15.1) | 68.4 (20.2) | 77.4 (25.2) | 82.3 (27.9) | 81.2 (27.3) | 75.7 (24.3) | 65.3 (18.5) | 56.1 (13.4) | 46.5 (8.1) | 62.3 (16.8) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) | 28.1 (−2.2) | 34.1 (1.2) | 43.4 (6.3) | 52.7 (11.5) | 62.4 (16.9) | 68.0 (20.0) | 67.0 (19.4) | 60.3 (15.7) | 49.2 (9.6) | 40.1 (4.5) | 30.9 (−0.6) | 46.9 (8.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.25 (83) | 2.89 (73) | 4.18 (106) | 3.61 (92) | 3.23 (82) | 2.96 (75) | 3.40 (86) | 4.15 (105) | 3.08 (78) | 3.61 (92) | 3.36 (85) | 3.88 (99) | 41.6 (1,056) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.4 (11) | 6.6 (17) | 1.1 (2.8) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.2 (0.51) | 3.7 (9.4) | 16.3 (41.47) |
| Source: PRISM[37] | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Atlantic City, New Jersey (Ocean Water Temperature). | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 35 (2) | 42 (6) | 48 (9) | 56 (13) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 73 (23) | 70 (21) | 61 (16) | 53 (12) | 44 (7) | 54 (12) |
| Source: NOAA [38] | |||||||||||||
Parks and recreation
Summer residency
Along with other spots on the Jersey Shore, Margate becomes a popular destination in the summer months. Many houses in Margate are second homes used during the summer, and a considerable number are owned by year-round residents. Unlike in other places, such as Cape May or Ocean City, where many visitors spend a few nights in a hotel, Margate has no hotels, so most of the people who choose this town are regulars. Unlike other area towns such as Ocean City and the municipalities on Long Beach Island, weekly house/condominium rentals are almost non-existent in Margate.
Beaches
Margate's beaches attract surfers,[39] kayaking and hobie cat sailing.[40]
The Margate beaches are narrower than beaches at many other places at the Jersey Shore. There are few dunes and those that do exist are artificial, having been created to protect beaches from nor'easters and hurricanes. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Margate voters will consider a referendum that would allow the city to participate in a program operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under which dunes would be constructed on the city's beaches, which would be intended to alleviate beach erosion and provide storm protection to Margate and to adjoining Ventnor City, which has already had a beach protection program in place for the past ten years, under which dunes have already been constructed.[41]
Margate City Beach Patrol operates lifeguard stands and beach patrol operations for the Margate beaches. Lifeguards are on duty during summer months from 10 am to 6 pm, with more limited hours in the late Spring and early Autumn months.
Marinas and fishing
Margate is host to many bayside docks providing the casual fisherman hours of enjoyment and relaxation.Local charter boats offer sport and deep sea fishing. Margate's many marinas offer docks for lease, equipment rentals, fuel stations and fishing charters.
Attractions
Lucy the Elephant
Margate is the home of Lucy the Elephant, the "largest elephant in the world"[42] and is the oldest remaining example of zoomorphic architecture left in the United States.[43] Over 130 years old, she has been painstakingly restored and is toured by thousands of fans each year.
The Margate farmers' market is held every Thursday during summer months. Shoppers can purchase local produce and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.[44]
Government
Local government
Margate City has operated under the Walsh Act commission form of municipal government since 1911.[7][45][46] There are three commission seats, which are chosen at-large on a non-partisan basis as part of the May municipal election. Each commission seat is for a four-year concurrent term. The Mayor is then selected from among the three elected Commissioners by a vote between them and assigned to the office by resolution.
As of 2017[update], members of the Margate City Commission are
Mayor Michael Becker (Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property),
John F. Amodeo (Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety) and
Maurice "Maury" Blumberg (Commissioner of Revenue and Finance), all of whom are serving concurrent terms of office that end May 18, 2019.[3][47][48][49]
Federal, state and county representation
Margate City is located in the 2nd Congressional District[50] and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.[10][51][52]
For the 116th United States Congress, New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Jeff Van Drew (D, Dennis Township).[53] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2021)[54] and Bob Menendez (Paramus, term ends 2025).[55][56]
For the 2018–2019 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 2nd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Chris A. Brown (R, Ventnor City) and in the General Assembly by Vince Mazzeo (D, Northfield) and John Armato (D, Buena Vista Township).[57][58] The Governor of New Jersey is Phil Murphy (D, Middletown Township).[59] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Sheila Oliver (D, East Orange).[60]
Atlantic County is governed by a directly elected county executive and a nine-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, responsible for legislation. The executive serves a four-year term and the freeholders are elected to staggered three-year terms, of which four are elected from the county on an at-large basis and five of the freeholders represent equally populated districts.[61][62] As of 2018[update], Atlantic County's Executive is Republican Dennis Levinson, whose term of office ends December 31, 2019.[63] Members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are
Chairman Frank D. Formica, Freeholder At-Large (R, 2018, Margate City)[64]
Vice Chairwoman Maureen Kern, Freeholder District 2, including Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part), Linwood, Longport, Margate City, Northfield, Somers Point and Ventnor City (R, 2018, Somers Point),[65]Ashley R. Bennett, Freeholder District 3, including Egg Harbor Township (part) and Hamilton Township (part) (D, 2020, Egg Harbor Township),[66]
James A. Bertino, Freeholder District 5, including Buena, Buena Vista Township, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom, Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton, Mullica Township and Weymouth Township (R, 2018, Hammonton),[67]
Ernest D. Coursey, Freeholder District 1, including Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part) and Pleasantville (D, 2019, Atlantic City),[68]
Richard R. Dase, Freeholder District 4, including Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township and Port Republic (R, 2019, Galloway Township),[69]
Caren L. Fitzpatrick, Freeholder At-Large (D, 2020, Linwood),[70]
Amy L. Gatto, Freeholder At-Large (R, 2019, Mays Landing in Hamilton Township)[71] and
John W. Risley, Freeholder At-Large (R, 2020, Egg Harbor Township)[72][61][73] Atlantic County's constitutional officers are
County Clerk Edward P. McGettigan (D, 2021; Linwood),[74][75]Sheriff Eric Scheffler (D, 2021, Northfield)[76][77] and
Surrogate James Curcio (D, 2020, Hammonton).[78][79][80]
Politics
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 4,984 registered voters in Margate City, of which 1,164 (23.4% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 2,019 (40.5% vs. 25.2%) were registered as Republicans and 1,798 (36.1% vs. 44.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered to other parties.[81] Among the city's 2010 Census population, 78.4% (vs. 58.8% in Atlantic County) were registered to vote, including 91.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 76.6% countywide).[81][82]
In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 1,882 votes (54.1% vs. 41.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,534 votes (44.1% vs. 57.9%) and other candidates with 21 votes (0.6% vs. 0.9%), among the 3,479 ballots cast by the city's 5,109 registered voters, for a turnout of 68.1% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County).[83][84] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 2,061 votes (52.5% vs. 41.6% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,793 votes (45.7% vs. 56.5%) and other candidates with 32 votes (0.8% vs. 1.1%), among the 3,922 ballots cast by the city's 5,515 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.1% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County).[85] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,160 votes (49.5% vs. 46.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 2,132 votes (48.9% vs. 52.0%) and other candidates with 26 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 4,362 ballots cast by the city's 5,697 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.6% (vs. 69.8% in the whole county).[86]
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,850 votes (68.9% vs. 60.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 712 votes (26.5% vs. 34.9%) and other candidates with 36 votes (1.3% vs. 1.3%), among the 2,687 ballots cast by the city's 5,127 registered voters, yielding a 52.4% turnout (vs. 41.5% in the county).[87][88] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,466 votes (52.7% vs. 47.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,145 votes (41.1% vs. 44.5%), Independent Chris Daggett with 123 votes (4.4% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 16 votes (0.6% vs. 1.2%), among the 2,784 ballots cast by the city's 5,173 registered voters, yielding a 53.8% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).[89]
Education
For kindergarten through eighth grade, public school students attend the Margate City Schools, together with students from Longport Borough, who attend as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[90][91] As of the 2014-15 school year, the district and its two schools had an enrollment of 501 students and 47.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.7:1.[92] Schools in the district (with 2014-15 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[93]) are
William H. Ross III Elementary School[94] (grades K-4; 228 students) and
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School[95] (grades 5-8; 196 students).[96]
For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students from Margate attend Atlantic City High School in Atlantic City, which also serves students from Brigantine and Ventnor City who attend the school as part of sending/receiving relationships.[97][98] As of the 2014-15 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 2,010 students and 200.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.1:1.[99]
City public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township[100] or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts, located in Somers Point.[101]
Blessed Sacrament Regional School was a Catholic school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade that had been operated in connection with the Blessed Sacrament Church, but was closed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden in June 2008 and merged with St. James of Ventnor to form Holy Family Regional School.[102][103] Those who wish to attend a Catholic high school choose from Holy Spirit High School, located in Absecon, St. Augustine College Preparatory School located in Richland or Our Lady of Mercy Academy located in Newfield.[104]
Transportation
Roads and highways
As of May 2010[update], the city had a total of 42.53 miles (68.45 km) of roadways, of which 39.98 miles (64.34 km) were maintained by the municipality and 2.55 miles (4.10 km) by Atlantic County.[105]
The Margate Bridge
The Margate bridge[106] is a privately owned and operated toll-bridge which connects Margate to the mainland.
Public transportation
NJ Transit provides bus service on the 505 route between Longport and Atlantic City.[107][108]
Popular culture
In the 2009 film (500) Days of Summer, Margate is the hometown of the male lead character, Tom Hansen, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.[109]Scott Neustadter, one of the screenplay's co-writers, grew up in Margate.[109]
In the 1998 Nicolas Cage mystery/thriller film Snake Eyes, Margate is the main character's place of residence, alluded to as a pleasant suburban town, in contrast to the grittier Atlantic City, which forms the backdrop of the story.[citation needed]
In the third-season finale of Boardwalk Empire, "Margate Sands", the city is referenced as a site of gang violence between the forces of fictionalized Nucky Thompson and his rivals.[110]
The movie Duane Hopwood was filmed at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School and at Maynards Cafe in 2004.[citation needed]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Margate City include:
John F. Amodeo (born 1950), politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2008, where he represents the 2nd Legislative District.[111]
Chris Arena (born 1987), singer-songwriter.[112]
Colin Bell (born 1981), member of the New Jersey Senate who represented the 2nd Legislative District.[113]
Tim Cavanaugh (born 1967), Los Angeles Times editor who is a Margate native and was an MCBP lifeguard.[114]
Nancy Falkow (born 1970), singer / songwriter.[115]
Jennifer Farrell (born 1984), crowned as Miss New Jersey in 2003.[116]
Vince Fumo (born 1943), former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who was convicted in 2009 on federal corruption charges.[117]
Walter S. Jeffries (1893–1954), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1939–1941, and was mayor of Margate City from 1931-1935.[118]
Zulfi Hoxha (born 1992), jihadi, ISIS fighter.[119]
Red Klotz (born 1921), former NBA point guard who created the Washington Generals as the team that plays against and tours with the Harlem Globetrotters.[120]
Mary Lacity (born 1963), Walton Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas.[121]
Pete Latzo (1902-1968), welterweight boxing champion in 1920s.[122]
Thomas C. McGrath Jr. (1927–1994), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1965-1967.[123]
Scott Neustadter (born 1977), Hollywood screenwriter who co-wrote (500) Days of Summer.[109][124]
Steven P. Perskie (born 1945), former New Jersey Superior Court judge who served in the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate.[125]
Jessica Savitch (1947–1983), television broadcaster and reporter.[126]
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^ About Margate and the School District Archived 2011-08-07 at the Wayback Machine, Margate City School District, Accessed May 23, 2011. "The City of Margate School District is a Type I District providing a full range of educational services appropriate to grade levels K through 8 in the City of Margate and the adjoining Borough of Longport, including special education for handicapped youngsters."
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^ 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. "
^ Rotondo, Christie. "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."
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^ Profile, Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts. Accessed May 18, 2017.
^ Staff. "In the fall, different schools will open", Catholic Star Herald, June 19, 2008. Accessed October 21, 2013. "In November 2007 Bishop Joseph A. Galante announced the closure of one school and the consolidation of eight others, effective at the start of the 2008-09 school year.... Blessed Sacrament, Margate, is merging with St. James, Ventnor, and the two will become Holy Family Regional School in the fall, located at the Ventnor site."
^ DeAngelis, Martin. "Old school, new school / After merger of two Catholic elementary schools, Holy Family will debut at site of old St. James in Ventnor", The Press of Atlantic City, August 29, 2008. Accessed October 21, 2013. "The Catholic Diocese of Camden announced last year that it was merging St. James and Blessed Sacrament Regional School in Margate into a new school based in the Ventnor building -- and closing Blessed Sacrament's Jerome Avenue home after 54 years."
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^ Atlantic County Bus / Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed November 19, 2013.
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^ abc Jackson, Vincent. " Writer of '(500) Days of Summer,' returns to local, movie-loving roots; Scott Neustadter spent his teen years in local movie theaters. This week, he returned to the area to show friends and family his hit film", The Press of Atlantic City, July 31, 2009. Accessed January 7, 2013. ""(500) Days of Summer, written by Scott Neustadter of Margate and Michael H. Weber, and starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt opens Aug. 7 at the Towne Stadium 16 in Egg Harbor Township.... The movie - which some critics are calling this generation's "Annie Hall" - stars Zooey Deschanel as the title character, Summer Finn, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Hansen, a young co-worker from Margate who falls in love with her."
^ Gilmore, Dave. "'Boardwalk Empire' finale recap, 'Margate Sands'" Archived 2014-06-29 at the Wayback Machine, The Baltimore Sun, December 3, 2012. Accessed November 19, 2013.
^ Smith, Shaun. "Regional races at stake in June 4 primary" Archived 2013-06-19 at the Wayback Machine, Downbeach, May 27, 2013. Accessed November 19, 2013. "In the District 2 State Assembly race, all candidates are running unopposed. On the Republican ticket, incumbents John F. Amodeo of Margate and Chris Brown of Ventnor are both running for reelection."
^ Reynolds, Mike. "New Jersey surfer/singer/songwriter Chris Arena", NJ.com, August 11, 2010. Accessed November 17, 2013.
^ DeRosier, John. "Colin Bell sworn in as senator, hoping to lead Democrats in November election", The Press of Atlantic City, October 5, 2017. Accessed November 10, 2017. "Bell, 36, of Margate, was unanimously selected by the Atlantic County Democratic Committee to fill the seat of the late Jim Whelan, who died in August."
^ Cavanuagh, Tom. "Town with Chris Christie Dunes Flooded in Typical Jersey Storm", National Review, December 10, 2014. Accessed November 10, 2017. "This reporter grew up in Margate but has not lived there for more than two decades. A long-familiar feature of life on Absecon Island is that the place is extremely prone to flooding, but that the flooding comes mostly, almost exclusively, from the landward bay — not from the ocean beaches."
^ Biography, Nancy Falkow. Accessed May 23, 2011. "I grew up in Margate, NJ, a small shore town filled with Jews. I too am one of them. I knew at an early age I wanted to sing and write and so I did. I moved to Philadelphia to go to college, and grad school and was planning on being a teacher of Environmental Studies until I met a few folks who changed the course of my life and I turned to a life of Singer Songwriter-dom."
^ Staff. "In Your Town / Atlantic County Briefs; County pageant winner named", The Press of Atlantic City, August 30, 2002. Accessed November 19, 2013. "Jennifer Farrell, of Margate, was crowned Miss Atlantic County at the pageant Aug. 17 at the Margate Performing Arts Center."
^ via Associated Press. "Fumo prison delay rejected", The Press of Atlantic City, August 28, 2009. Accessed May 23, 2011. "Fumo, who owns a house in Margate and condos in Ventnor, had asked the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let him remain free on bail while he appeals his 139-count conviction and sentence."
^ Walter Sooy Jeffries, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 3, 2007.
^ "A New American Leader Rises in ISIS". The Atlantic. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
^ LeConey, Bill. "Basketball / 'Trotters' Foil Still Hitting 3-Pointers / Margate's Red Klotz, 80, Beat Globetrotters Twice", The Press of Atlantic City, November 15, 2000. Accessed November 19, 2013. "Memo to Monday Night Football announcer Al Michaels: Red Klotz is alive and dribbling in Margate. And another thing: Klotz did find a way to beat the Harlem Globetrotters - twice, in fact."
^ Birchfield, Sandra. "Epic Spotlight: Mary Lacity", Walton Today, October 25, 2018. Accessed December 4, 2018. "Lacity comes to Walton from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she was Curators’ Distinguished Professor and International Business Fellow. She grew up, however, in Margate City, New Jersey, adjacent to Atlantic City, a popular tourist spot that provided her summer job opportunities."
^ via Associated Press. "Pete Latzo is Now a Light Heavyweight in Quest of World Crown", The Lewiston Daily Sun, January 18, 1928. Accessed April 21, 2015. "Pete Latzo, former world's welterweight champion who now lives in Margate City has become a light heavyweight".
^ Thomas Charles McGrath Jr., Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed June 18, 2007.
^ Jackson, Vincent. "Writer of '(500) Days of Summer,' returns to local, movie-loving roots: Scott Neustadter spent his teen years in local movie theaters. This week, he returned to the area to show friends and family his hit film", The Press of Atlantic City, July 31, 2009. Accessed May 23, 2011. "Scott Neustadter co-wrote the screenplay for the movie '(500) Days of Summer.' The Margate native returned to the area to attend a private screening of his film Wednesday at the Towne Stadium 16 in Egg Harbor Township."
^ Cohen, Lynda. "Findings: Retired Judge Steven Perskie guilty of judicial misconduct, should be censured", The Press of Atlantic City, March 26, 2011. Accessed November 19, 2013. "Perskie, 66, who lives in Margate, retired Feb. 1, 2010, five months after the ethics charges were filed but denied that was behind his decision."
^ Shister, Gail. "Sela Ward plays doomed TV anchorwoman Jessica Savitch in 'Almost Golden'.", Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service, August 24, 1995. Accessed May 23, 2011. "But to those who knew her best, Margate, N.J.'s Jessica Savitch was a ticking time bomb _ tormented, insecure, so driven by ambition that it became her substitute for love. When she died, in 1983 at the age of 36 in a car accident in New Hope, Pa., not everyone was surprised."
External links
Media related to Margate City, New Jersey at Wikimedia Commons- Margate City official website
- Marvelous Margate
- Margate City Public Library
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