In Brief - Atlantic City

TIME ZONE: Eastern
AREA CODE: 609
FOUNDED: 1854
POPULATION: 40,500
GET AROUND: Atlantic City Jitney bus
AIRPORT: Atlantic City International Airport
WEBSITE: www.atlanticcitynj.com

BY THE NUMBERS

97 years the recently renovated Seaview resort, the only golf and spa resort on the Jersey Shore, has been open

10 kilometers of boardwalk competitors will traverse during the run portion of AC's first ever triathlon, Sept. 18

3,500 slots at the Trump Taj Mahal, recently voted “Best Casino” by Casino Player magazine readers

25,000 gallons of water in the Fish of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean exhibit at the Atlantic City Aquarium

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CULTURE CALENDAR

Sept. 3-4
ATLANTIC CITY COM EDY FESTIVAL
Hilarity will ensue at Boardwalk Hall during this second annual laughfest, which invites such jokesters as Mike Epps, Sheryl Under wood and Bruce Bruce to the stage. www.accomedyfesti.val.com

Oct. 1-2
OKTOBERFEST
It’s not all about the brew at this annual event in Historic Smithville (12 miles from Atlantic City), which features more than 100 juried crafters, live music and interna tional cuisine. And with paddleboats, a carousel and antique shops, this quaint village is worth a visit any time. www.colonialinnsmith.ville.com

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NEWS FLASH

Harrah’s Happenings • Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City recently welcomed three new restaurant offerings: the upscale Mexican cantina Dos Caminos; the casual Bill’s Bar and Burger; and chef Luke Pal ladino's same-named Italian restaurant. www.harrahsresort.com + Shopping Spree • The Atlantic City Outlets – The Walk recently completed Phase III of its expansion, adding 10 new stores. Phase IV, which is currently being planned, will feature restaurants, bars and nightclubs. www.acoutlets.com