Nation Jul 01 Watch 7:01 In Atlantic City, residents feel injustice of climate change When global warming leads to coastal flooding, low-income neighborhoods can suffer some of the worst effects. One stark example is in Atlantic City, where people living in houses built on low-lying lands were left out of flood-mitigation projects that benefit… By PBS NewsHour
Science May 12 When Atlantic City floods, low-income neighborhoods are left underwater New Jersey's working class have been left behind, as federal funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery and flooding problems have gone to wealthier neighbors. By John Upton, Climate Central
Nation Aug 11 Inside Atlantic City’s boom and bust In 1976, Atlantic City, NJ -- long an iconic seaside resort and home to a legendary boardwalk -- became the first location outside Nevada to legalize casinos. But by 2014, four of Atlantic City’s twelve casinos had closed, costing nearly… By Lauren Feeney, Chasing the Dream
Politics Jul 06 Clinton casts Trump’s Atlantic City record as ‘shameful’ ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Hillary Clinton on Wednesday ripped Donald Trump as a "shameful" businessman with a history of exploiting workers, holding up the presumptive Republican nominee's turbulent history in struggling Atlantic City as a warning for American voters. By Julie Pace, Associated Press
May 20 New owner of Trump’s Taj Mahal wants to make casino great again By Wayne Parry, Associated Press Billionaire Carl Icahn isn't sure whether he'll spend the $100 million he promised to spruce up the struggling gambling hall opened in 1990 by Donald Trump, who hailed it as "the eighth wonder of the world."… Continue reading
Dec 02 Does Monopoly’s Atlantic City still exist? By Ruth Tam Americans know the Monopoly board. But how familiar are they with the city it's modeled after? A tour of Atlantic City and a conversation with Mayor Don Guardian reveal just how much "America's favorite playground" has changed since it inspired… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch Atlantic City shuffles for business as casino luck runs out By PBS NewsHour Casinos have been Atlantic City’s lifeblood. Now, they’re bottoming out at alarming rates -- four have already closed this year, leaving thousands unemployed. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the gamble that elevated Atlantic City in its prime, and how residents… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch Poet Reflects on Family and a Trip to the World Series Poet Karen Zaborowski Duffy has been a high school English teacher for 20 years. She's been a Philadelphia Phillies fan for even longer. Although her beloved team is not in this year's World Series, she shares a poem about being… Continue watching