Local Facts About Absecon, NJ
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Art’s Own Absecon Author
Published in Absecon, NJ
Author Plum-Ucci grew up in Absecon and set her stories right here in South Jersey. Write what you know, and apparently what you know is this town.
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Budd’s Beach Bargain
Published in Absecon, NJ
Thomas Budd scooped up land here in the late 1670s, and the rest is South Jersey history. We have been claimed, traded, and developed longer than most towns have had zip codes.
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County Lawsuit Growl
Published in Absecon, NJ
Neighbors near the ACUA landfill have not stayed quiet about environmental concerns. Around here, people show up, speak up, and lawyer up if needed.
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Education Shake-Up
Published in Absecon, NJ
In 2020, Absecon petitioned to change its high school sending district. Translation: we are serious about where our kids go and how they get there.
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Flash Flood Warnings in Our DNA
Published in Absecon, NJ
Absecon’s emergency broadcast siren is nicknamed “The Voice of Doom,” and honestly, she has main character energy. When she speaks, you listen.
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From Tracks to Town
Published in Absecon, NJ
In the 1850s, Absecon was a booming stop on the Camden and Atlantic Railroad, funneling beachgoers straight to the coast. Before the Parkway, before the Expressway, this little town was already moving the masses.
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Henley's High School Champs
Published in Absecon, NJ
Holy Spirit High School girls rowing crew brought home national attention like it was just another Tuesday practice. Small town, big oars, zero apologies.
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History in the Pitney House
Published in Absecon, NJ
That cozy house near the Absecon rail tracks? It is part of a town that grew up alongside the rails. Trains built this region. Do not forget it.
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Indigenous Inspiration
Published in Absecon, NJ
The name “Absecon” comes from the Absegami tribe and loosely means “little water.” Little water? Have you seen the marsh at high tide? Modest name, dramatic scenery.
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