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School Upgrades Without Tax Hike: Referendum Vote Set
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School Upgrades Without Tax Hike: Referendum Vote Set

Egg Harbor Township residents will vote March 10 on a $36 million school improvement plan that promises major upgrades to six schools while keeping tax rates steady. The strategic timing and state aid make the ambitious project possible without burdening local taxpayers.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Officers Rescue Dog Seconds Before House Collapses in Fire
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Officers Rescue Dog Seconds Before House Collapses in Fire

Four Egg Harbor Township police officers risked their lives to save a frightened dog from a burning home on March 2, escaping just moments before the structure collapsed. The dramatic rescue was captured on body-worn cameras as smoke and heat intensified throughout the residence.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Record-Breaking Blizzard Bears Down on New Jersey
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Record-Breaking Blizzard Bears Down on New Jersey

Our state is bracing for what meteorologists are calling potentially record-breaking snowfall as a powerful blizzard continues to pummel the region. The heaviest accumulations are still ahead, prompting residents to prepare for significant winter weather impacts.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Power Outages May Last Until Saturday After Historic Blizzard
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Power Outages May Last Until Saturday After Historic Blizzard

A monster winter storm has left nearly 50,000 Atlantic City Electric customers in the dark, with some South Jersey residents facing outages through the weekend. The historic blizzard dumped over a foot of heavy, wet snow and brought damaging winds across the region.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Major Blizzard to Slam Region with Heavy Snow
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Major Blizzard to Slam Region with Heavy Snow

A powerful winter storm is bearing down on our area, bringing blizzard conditions with up to 20 inches of snow and dangerous wind gusts through Monday evening. Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous, with whiteout conditions likely during both morning and evening commutes.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Officers Rescue Dog from Laguna Drive House Fire
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Officers Rescue Dog from Laguna Drive House Fire

Two Egg Harbor Township police officers kicked down a door and saved a family's dog from a burning home on Laguna Drive this week. Body camera footage captured the dramatic rescue after a neighbor reported smoke.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
New Brunswick Man Charged in Brother's Fatal Shooting
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New Brunswick Man Charged in Brother's Fatal Shooting

A 28-year-old New Brunswick resident faces murder charges after allegedly shooting his brother on Riverside Drive Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the incident was not random, and the victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

3/11/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
String of School HVAC Fires Under Investigation
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String of School HVAC Fires Under Investigation

Multiple fires involving heating and cooling systems at Jersey Shore schools have sparked an investigation into whether the incidents are connected. All fires occurred at night with no injuries reported.

3/10/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Atlantic County Sees Crime Drop in Early 2026
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Atlantic County Sees Crime Drop in Early 2026

Our community is experiencing a positive shift in public safety. Local law enforcement reports a notable decrease in criminal activity during the opening months of 2026, according to the county prosecutor's office.

3/10/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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