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Rare Daytime Meteor Dazzles New Jersey Skies
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Rare Daytime Meteor Dazzles New Jersey Skies

A spectacular fireball streaked across New Jersey skies Tuesday afternoon, generating nearly 150 reports from witnesses who described brilliant green, blue, and red colors. The rare daytime sighting has scientists intrigued by an unusual uptick in such events.

4/8/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Vineland Loses Animal Shelter Access Amid Contract Standoff
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Vineland Loses Animal Shelter Access Amid Contract Standoff

Our city is scrambling to find alternative animal shelter services after Associated Humane Societies abruptly cut off access to its North Delsea Drive facility last week. The dispute centers on contract terms and allegations of billing irregularities spanning several years.

4/6/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
New Drive-Thru Coffee Spot Opens Next Week
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New Drive-Thru Coffee Spot Opens Next Week

7 Brew Coffee is bringing its customizable beverage concept to Egg Harbor Township with a grand opening planned for April 13. The Arkansas-based chain will mark its sixth New Jersey location with free drinks and community giveaways throughout opening week.

4/6/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
ShopRite Easter Hours: What's Open in Your Neighborhood
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ShopRite Easter Hours: What's Open in Your Neighborhood

Planning your Easter grocery run? ShopRite locations across New Jersey are operating on modified schedules this holiday, with some stores closing entirely while others remain open 24 hours. Here's what you need to know before heading out.

4/6/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
New Black Horse Pike Sign Sparks Debate Over Placement
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New Black Horse Pike Sign Sparks Debate Over Placement

A recently installed electronic highway sign on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township is facing westbound traffic, but some locals argue it should be alerting eastbound drivers about the road's notorious flooding issues instead.

4/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Kids' Play Paradise Coming to Former Tilton Fitness
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Kids' Play Paradise Coming to Former Tilton Fitness

After sitting empty for nearly six years, the iconic Tilton Fitness building in Egg Harbor Township is getting new life as Golden Kids World, a family entertainment center offering open play, birthday parties, and school outings.

4/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Remembering the Amusement Parks That Shaped Our Childhoods
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Remembering the Amusement Parks That Shaped Our Childhoods

From the high-diving horse at Steel Pier to the haunted corridors of Brigantine Castle, generations of New Jersey families built memories at amusement parks that have vanished from our landscape. While some landmarks endure, others live on only in our hearts.

4/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Glassboro Craft Beer Festival Ranks Among Nation's Best
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Glassboro Craft Beer Festival Ranks Among Nation's Best

Our community's beloved annual gathering has earned national recognition, landing at No. 7 on USA Today's list of best beer festivals in the country. The September tradition brings together over 50 breweries, live music, and local flavor.

4/4/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat