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North Jersey Casinos Back on the Table
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North Jersey Casinos Back on the Table

A decade after voters rejected casino expansion beyond Atlantic City, momentum is building to bring gambling closer to New York City. Racetrack owners are pushing state officials to reconsider as three new casinos rise across the river.

3/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Flight Deck Diner at Cape May Airport Closes Permanently
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Flight Deck Diner at Cape May Airport Closes Permanently

A beloved South Jersey breakfast spot known for its runway views has shut its doors for good after severe water damage left the building beyond repair. The Flight Deck Diner at Cape May Airport served its final meal following a pipe break that caused millions of dollars in structural damage.

3/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Five Jersey Shore Boardwalks Earn National Recognition
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Five Jersey Shore Boardwalks Earn National Recognition

Our beloved Jersey Shore continues to shine on the national stage, with five local boardwalks earning spots on a prestigious top 20 list for 2026. The recognition highlights what locals have always known: our coastal communities offer some of the finest seaside experiences in the country.

3/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Lower Cape May's Hansen Makes History at States
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Lower Cape May's Hansen Makes History at States

Senior wrestler Chase Hansen etched his name into New Jersey wrestling history Thursday night, becoming the state's all-time wins leader with his 176th career victory at the NJSIAA State Championships in Atlantic City. But for the Rider University commit, one goal still remains.

3/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Ocean City Family Awaits Answers 17 Years Later
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Ocean City Family Awaits Answers 17 Years Later

John T. Weisbecker vanished from his Ocean City home on March 11, 2009, and his family continues to search for closure. The FBI maintains a $50,000 reward as investigators believe he may not have left voluntarily.

3/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Local Wrestlers Battle Back in State Championship Round Two
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Local Wrestlers Battle Back in State Championship Round Two

New Jersey's high school wrestling elite continued their quest for state glory as the NJSIAA Championships wrestleback round advanced. Athletes who suffered earlier setbacks fought for another chance at the podium in this crucial elimination round.

3/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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