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Search Underway for Missing Mays Landing Woman, 81

Search Underway for Missing Mays Landing Woman, 81

Hamilton Township police are asking for the public's help in locating Mary Hanna, an 81-year-old woman with dementia who went missing from her home on Songbird Lane Wednesday afternoon. Residents near the Evergreen at Timber Glen complex are urged to check surveillance footage.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat
Ocean County Leads New Jersey Population Growth

Ocean County Leads New Jersey Population Growth

New Jersey's population grew 3% over the past five years, reaching 9.5 million residents. Ocean County saw the biggest surge at the Shore, while Cape May was the only county to lose population.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat
Middle Township Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing

Middle Township Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing

A 38-year-old Egg Harbor Township man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing an acquaintance during a fight in Whitesboro late Tuesday night. The victim, a 43-year-old local resident, was treated for neck and shoulder injuries.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat
Shakira Bringing World Tour to Boardwalk Hall This Summer

Shakira Bringing World Tour to Boardwalk Hall This Summer

The Colombian pop superstar will perform at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on July 25 as part of an intimate U.S. arena tour. The concert represents a major win for the casino resort town's renewed push to attract top-tier entertainment.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Stabbing

Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Stabbing

A 19-year-old Atlantic City resident faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the 2023 stabbing death of a juvenile at Carver Hall Apartments. Trumaine Clements was apprehended within minutes of the attack with the weapon still in his pocket.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat

Morey's Piers Seeks 1,500 Summer Workers in Wildwood

Summer is right around the corner, and Morey's Piers in Wildwood is gearing up for another busy season. The beloved Jersey Shore destination is now hiring 1,500 seasonal workers, with opportunities for teens and adults alike.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Goes Electric in Major Modernization

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is modernizing its iconic ferry service with a new hybrid-electric vessel that promises 35% fuel savings and a cleaner future for our region. The 75-car ferry will replace the aging Cape Henlopen and is set to arrive in 2029.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat

Your Electric Bill Jumped 20% Last Year. Here's Why.

A new report reveals that data centers are driving up electricity costs across New Jersey, accounting for nearly 70% of increased demand on our regional power grid. As these facilities expand to support artificial intelligence, lawmakers are debating who should foot the bill.

4/1/2026
South Jersey Beat

Tree Crashes Through Train Cab During Violent Windstorm

Powerful overnight winds sent a tree crashing through the engineer's cabin of an Atlantic City Rail Line train early Tuesday morning. Remarkably, no one was injured in the dramatic incident that highlighted the severity of Monday night's storm system.

3/31/2026
South Jersey Beat
Girl Scout Cookie Season Wraps Up Around Ocean City

Girl Scout Cookie Season Wraps Up Around Ocean City

Girl Scout cookie season brought Thin Mints, Samoas, and other favorites to communities around Ocean City earlier this month. Local troops set up booths at grocery stores and shops throughout the region to support their programs and activities.

3/31/2026
South Jersey Beat