Margate City is a

city A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...

in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the

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, Margate City's population was 5,317, a reduction of 1,037 over the previous decade.QuickFacts Margate City city, New Jersey
United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 29, 2022. As of the

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, the city's population was 6,354,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Margate City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 7, 2011.Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Margate city
, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 7, 2011. 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. Margate City was originally incorporated as the borough of South Atlantic City by an act of the

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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.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 70. Accessed June 22, 2012. The city was named for Margate in Kent, England. The city is located on Absecon Island, which stretches for and is also home of

Atlantic City Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, Boardwalk (entertainment district), boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020 United States censu ...

and

Ventnor City Ventnor City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,210, a decrease of 1,440 in the preceding decade.Longport on the southwest. The city stretches about eight blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the bay at most points in town. Margate is a popular

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destination, especially during the summer, and is the home of Lucy the Elephant, a wooden elephant, and of

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, of ''Monopoly'' board game fame.

Geography

Aeroview of Margate City, New Jersey 1925

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 1.63 square miles (4.22 km²), including 1.42 square miles (3.67 km²) of land and 0.22 square miles (0.56 km²) of water (13.19%). Margate City borders Longport and

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showed that (in 2010

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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.

Census 2000

As of the

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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 . The racial makeup of the city was 95.73% White, 0.87% African American, 0.02% Native American, 1.56%

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, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or

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of any race were 2.71% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Margate City city, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 3, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Margate City city, Atlantic County, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 3, 2012. 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. 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. 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.

Parks and recreation

Summer residency

Along with other spots on the

, 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, kayaking, and hobie cat sailing. 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

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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. 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. Margate beaches are not free beaches. Beachgoers must purchase a seasonal or weekly tag to enjoy the beach. Seasonal badges can be purchased preseason at a reduced rate.

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 Margate Elephant HABS NJ,1-MARGCI,1-7

Margate is the home of Lucy the Elephant, the "largest elephant in the world" and is the oldest remaining example of zoomorphic architecture left in the United States. 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.

Government

Local government

Margate City has operated under the Walsh Act commission form of municipal government since 1911.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 12. The city is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use commission form of government. The governing body is comprised of three commissioners, who are elected

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to four-year terms of office on a non-partisan basis as part of the May municipal election. Each commissioner is assigned a department to oversee and administer. The Mayor is then selected from among the three elected Commissioners by a vote between them and assigned to the office by resolution. , members of the Margate City Commission are Mayor Michael Becker (Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property),

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(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 16, 2023.Mayor and Commissioners
Margate City. Accessed November 2, 2022.Municipal Government
Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed July 20, 2020.Atlantic County Margate Municipal Election 2019 May 14, 2019
Atlantic County, New Jersey, updated May 15, 2019. Accessed September 25, 2019.

Federal, state and county representation

Margate City is located in the 2nd Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report
New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey

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. Accessed October 30, 2019. Atlantic County is governed by a directly elected county executive and a nine-member

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, responsible for legislation. The executive serves a four-year term and the commissioners are elected to staggered three-year terms, of which four are elected from the county on an

basis and five of the commissioners represent equally populated districts.Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed June 5, 2018. , Atlantic County's Executive is Republican Dennis Levinson, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Board of County Commissioners are: Ernest D. Coursey, District 1, including

(part), Egg Harbor Township (part), and Pleasantville (D, 2022, Atlantic City), Chair Maureen Kern, District 2, including

(part), Egg Harbor Township (part), Linwood, Longport, Margate City,

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and

Ventnor City Ventnor City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,210, a decrease of 1,440 in the preceding decade.Egg Harbor Township (part) and Hamilton Township (part) (R, Egg Harbor Township, 2023), Richard R. Dase, District 4, including Absecon,

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Galloway Township Galloway Township is a township in Atlantic County,in the U.S. state of New Jersey. At of total area of land and water, Galloway Township is the largest municipality in the state.Port Republic (R, 2022, Galloway Township), James A. Bertino, District 5, including Buena, Buena Vista Township, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor,

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, Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton,

Mullica Township Mullica Township is a township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 5,816, a decrease of 331 (−5.4%) from the 2010 census count of 6,147, which in turn reflect ...

and Weymouth Township (R, 2018, Hammonton), Caren L. Fitzpatrick, At-Large (D, 2023, Linwood), Frank X. Balles, At-Large (R, Pleasantville, 2024) Amy L. Gatto, Freeholder (R, 2022, Hamilton Township) and Vice Chair John W. Risley, At-Large (R, 2023, Egg Harbor Township) Atlantic County's constitutional officers are: County Clerk Joesph J. Giralo (R, 2026, Hammonton), Sheriff Eric Scheffler (D, 2024, Northfield) and Surrogate James Curcio (R, 2025, Hammonton).

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

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and 1,798 (36.1% vs. 44.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or

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.Voter Registration Summary - Atlantic

Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 24, 2014. 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). In the

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, Republican

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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). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican

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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). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican

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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). In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,850 votes (68.9% vs. 60.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat

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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). 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

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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).

Education

For kindergarten through

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, public school students attend the Margate City Schools, together with students from Longport Borough, who attend as part of a sending/receiving relationship. As of the 2018–2019 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 351 students and 48.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 7.2:1.District information for Margate City School District

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. Accessed April 1, 2020. Schools in the district (with 2018–2019 enrollment data from the

) are William H. Ross III Elementary School 169 students in grades K–4 and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School with 181 students in grades 5–8. In 2017, Eugene A. Tighe Middle School was awarded a National Blue Ribbon from the United States Department of Education. For

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through twelfth grades, public school students from Margate attend Atlantic City High School in

, which also serves students from

and

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of 11.7:1. City public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in the

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section of Hamilton Township or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts, located in

. Blessed Sacrament Regional School was a

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serving students in grades

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through

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. 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.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the city had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality and by Atlantic County. No Interstate, U.S. or state highways directly serve Margate City. The most significant roadways are county roads. County Route 563 begins in Margate City and follows Jerome Avenue over the Downbeach Express, a privately owned and operated toll-bridge which connects Margate to the mainland, towards Egg Harbor Township and Northfield. County Route 629 follows Ventnor Avenue northeast toward Ventnor and Atlantic City, and southwest towards Longport and Somers Point.

Public transportation

NJ Transit provides bus service on the

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route between Longport and

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Margate City, New Jersey has a

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(''Cfa'') with hot, moderately humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Margate City, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with

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values ≥ 95 °F (≥ 35 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with

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values < 0 °F (< −18 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Margate City Beach is 7b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 7.0 °F (−13.9 °C). The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is , and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity.

Ecology

According to the

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U.S.

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types, Margate City, New Jersey would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass (''73'') with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie (''20'').U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)
Data Basin. Accessed March 18, 2020.

Popular culture

In the 2009 film ''

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'', Margate is the hometown of the male lead character, Tom Hansen, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.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." One of the screenplay's co-writers,

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, grew up in Margate. 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. In the third-season finale of ''

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'', "Margate Sands", the city is referenced as a site of gang violence between the forces of fictionalized Nucky Thompson and his rivals. The movie '' Duane Hopwood'' was filmed at Eugene A. Tighe Middle School and at Maynards Cafe in 2004.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Margate City include: *

(born 1950), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2008 to 2014, where he represented the 2nd Legislative District *

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(born 1987), singer-songwriter * Colin Bell (born 1981), member of the

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who represented the 2nd Legislative District *

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(born 1965/1966), former executive director of Christians United for Israel *

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(born 1967), '' Los Angeles Times'' editor who is a Margate native and was an MCBP lifeguard * Micaela Diamond (born 1999), Broadway actor best known for originating the role of Babe (Cher) in ''

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'' *

Nancy Falkow Nancy Falkow (April 22, 1970, in Atlantic City, New Jersey – January 6, 2020 in Dublin, Ireland) was an American singer/songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Biography Falkow grew up in Margate City, New Jersey, as part of a Jewish famil ...

(born 1970), singer / songwriter *

Jennifer Farrell Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and tele ...

(born 1984), crowned as Miss New Jersey in 2003 *

Vince Fumo Vincent Joseph Fumo (born May 8, 1943) is a former politician, lawyer and businessman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Democrat, he represented a South Philadelphia district in the Pennsylvania Senate from 1978 to 2008. On March 16, 2009, he w ...

(born 1943), former member of the

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who was convicted in 2009 on federal corruption charges *

Zulfi Hoxha Zulfi Hoxha (; born 16 January 1992), also known by the ''nom de guerre'' ('' kunya'') Abu Hamza al-Amriki (), was an Albanian-American Islamic State (IS) senior commander and recruiter of foreign fighters fighting in Syria and in Iraq. Backgroun ...

(born 1992), jihadi, ISIS fighter *

Walter S. Jeffries Walter Sooy Jeffries (October 16, 1893, Atlantic City, New Jersey – October 11, 1954, Margate City, New Jersey) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of ...

(1893–1954), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1939 to 1941, and was mayor of Margate City from 1931 to 1935 *

Red Klotz Louis Herman "Red" Klotz (October 21, 1920 – July 12, 2014) was an American professional basketball player. He was a National Basketball Association (NBA) point guard with the original Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954), Baltimore Bullets, and ...

(1920–2014), former NBA point guard who created the Washington Generals as the team that plays against and tours with the

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* Mary Lacity (born 1963), Walton Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas *

Pete Latzo Pete Latzo (August 1, 1902 – July 7, 1968) was an American boxer who held the World Welterweight Championship from 1926 to 1927. Boxing career highlights Latzo was born on August 1, 1902, in Colerain, Pennsylvania, near the heart of coal-mi ...

(1902–1968), welterweight boxing champion in 1920s *

Thomas C. McGrath Jr. Thomas Charles McGrath Jr. (April 22, 1927, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – January 15, 1994, Delray Beach, Florida) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of ...

(1927–1994), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967 *

(born 1977), Hollywood screenwriter who co-wrote ''

'' *

Steven P. Perskie Steven P. Perskie (born January 10, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former New Jersey Superior Court judge in Atlantic City, New Jersey and a former Democratic Party politician from Margate City, New Jersey. Perskie served as a member of ...

(born 1945), former New Jersey Superior Court judge who served in the New Jersey General Assembly and the

Ralph L. Sacco Ralph Lewis Sacco (1957– January 17, 2023) was an American neurologist. He held the Olemberg Family Chair in Neurological Disorders, Miller Professor of Neurology, Public Health Sciences, Human Genetics, and Neurosurgery at the Miller School of ...

, neurologist, who served as president of the

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* Jessica Savitch (1947–1983), television broadcaster and reporter *

Claire Swift Claire Swift (born June 9, 1974) is an American Republican Party politician who has represented 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office on January 11, 2022. Early life and education A 1992 graduate of ...

(born 1974, class of 1992), politician who has represented 2nd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since taking office in 2022Attorney Profiles
Swift Law Firm. Accessed January 10, 2022. "Claire lives in Margate, New Jersey with her husband and 3 children."

References

External links

Margate City official website

Marvelous Margate

Margate City Public Library
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