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Cooper and Stockton Partner to Boost Nursing Workforce
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Cooper and Stockton Partner to Boost Nursing Workforce

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional and Stockton University have joined forces to expand educational opportunities for nurses in southern New Jersey. The partnership offers tuition discounts and creates pathways for healthcare professionals to advance their careers while addressing the region's growing demand for skilled nurses.

4/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Nurse Killed in Workplace Shooting at Egg Harbor Facility
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Nurse Killed in Workplace Shooting at Egg Harbor Facility

A licensed practical nurse was fatally shot by her estranged husband in the parking lot of ExcelCare Rehabilitation Facility on Monday morning, marking Atlantic County's first homicide of 2026 and highlighting the devastating reach of domestic violence into our workplaces.

4/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Submerged Car Recovered From Faunce Landing Boat Ramp
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Submerged Car Recovered From Faunce Landing Boat Ramp

A collaborative effort between Absecon Police and specialized dive teams successfully recovered a decades-old Nissan Sentra from the waters near Faunce Landing Boat Ramp. The vehicle had been submerged approximately 200 feet from the ramp.

4/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Lakewood Teen Dies in Route 130 Crash After Good Deed
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Lakewood Teen Dies in Route 130 Crash After Good Deed

An 18-year-old Lakewood resident was killed early Sunday morning when the vehicle he was riding in made an illegal turn on Route 130 in Hamilton. The teens had been performing an act of community service when tragedy struck.

4/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
DNA Breakthrough Solves 1990 Highland Lakes Murder
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DNA Breakthrough Solves 1990 Highland Lakes Murder

After 35 years, authorities have arrested a suspect in the murder of Lisa McBride, whose remains were discovered in Sussex County in 1990. Advanced DNA testing and persistent detective work led to the breakthrough.

4/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Business at the Beach Expo Returns April 22
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Business at the Beach Expo Returns April 22

Cape May County's premier business networking event returns to the Wildwoods Convention Center on April 22. The free expo features exhibitors, networking opportunities, and a keynote on storytelling in business growth.

4/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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Atlantic City Batman Returns After Assault Charges Dismissed

Curtis Bordley, the beloved Atlantic City Batman who patrols the boardwalk, is back in action after assault charges from an August 2025 incident were dismissed. The 35-year-old local hero can continue his crime-fighting mission and posing with tourists.

4/12/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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