Hard to Find a Job in Atlantic City

Everyone knows Atlantic City has been struggling, but did you know it was struggling enough to earn itself a spot on a list that ranks the nation's worst metropolitan areas for finding a job?

The report comes from U.S. News & World Report. The Atlantic City metro area ranks just below five California communities.

Before the economic downturn, casinos helped AC grow quicker than the rest of the state. Now the situation is opposite, as the gambling resort and its surrounding area is recovering slower than mostly everywhere else.

Check back tomorrow for our interview with a local economist, who offers several reasons for the comeback, and his opinions on Atlantic City's future.