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Mystery Booms Rattle Jersey Shore Homes Tuesday
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Mystery Booms Rattle Jersey Shore Homes Tuesday

Residents across Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties felt their homes shake Tuesday afternoon as mysterious booms echoed through our coastal communities. Military officials have now confirmed the source of the startling sounds.

3/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Miss New Jersey Pageant Returns to Ocean City in 2026
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Miss New Jersey Pageant Returns to Ocean City in 2026

After years away, the prestigious Miss New Jersey competition is coming home to Ocean City's Music Pier this June, bringing back the beloved 'Show Us Your Shoes' parade and rekindling a tradition that spanned more than two decades.

3/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Major Youth Sports Complex Planned Under $6M Deal
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Major Youth Sports Complex Planned Under $6M Deal

A transformative youth sports facility could soon serve our community's young athletes. Local officials are moving forward with plans for a massive complex that promises to provide state-of-the-art athletic opportunities for area families.

3/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
SNAP Recipients Can Now Order Groceries Online
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SNAP Recipients Can Now Order Groceries Online

Starting this week, New Jersey families receiving food assistance can shop for groceries online through Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite, and The Fresh Grocer. The expansion aims to make food access easier for the 700,000 residents currently enrolled in the program.

3/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Thousands Left Without Power After Weekend Storm
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Thousands Left Without Power After Weekend Storm

Strong winds and heavy rain knocked out electricity for thousands of South Jersey residents on March 16. As of Monday morning, over 5,000 households across the region remained in the dark, with utility crews working to restore service.

3/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Scrap Metal Recycler Faces Lawsuit After Barge Fire
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Scrap Metal Recycler Faces Lawsuit After Barge Fire

A barge fire that burned for more than 24 hours in the Delaware Bay earlier this month has drawn attention to a metal recycling company already facing a public nuisance lawsuit. The company has experienced at least 12 fires in five years.

3/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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