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Cape May County Cuts Budget, Lowers Tax Rate

Cape May County Cuts Budget, Lowers Tax Rate

The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $223.3 million budget for 2026—nearly $6.5 million less than last year—while simultaneously reducing the county tax rate. The fiscally conservative plan prioritizes essential services without sacrificing quality.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Guinea Worm Disease Nears Eradication with Only 10 Cases

Guinea Worm Disease Nears Eradication with Only 10 Cases

A devastating parasitic disease that once afflicted 3.5 million people annually has been reduced to just 10 human cases worldwide in 2025, marking a historic milestone in global health and bringing humanity closer to eradicating only the second disease in history.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Supreme Court Clears Path for Flores NFL Discrimination Trial

Supreme Court Clears Path for Flores NFL Discrimination Trial

The United States Supreme Court has declined to intervene in former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the National Football League, marking a significant legal setback for the league and allowing the case to advance toward trial.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Chalamet Celebrates Knicks' First Finals Berth in Decades

Chalamet Celebrates Knicks' First Finals Berth in Decades

Actor Timothée Chalamet joined Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee, and thousands of fans in celebrating the New York Knicks' sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing the team's first NBA Finals appearance in over twenty years.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Viral Campaign Brings 30,000 Volunteers to Plant Trees

Viral Campaign Brings 30,000 Volunteers to Plant Trees

A social media initiative launched by a desert control specialist has mobilized thousands of urban volunteers to travel to a remote Chinese county on the front lines of desertification. The campaign aims to plant one million trees to protect vital farming areas and water sources.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Rinna Opposes Reality Star as LA Mayor

Rinna Opposes Reality Star as LA Mayor

Lisa Rinna voiced her opposition to Spencer Pratt's mayoral candidacy at Monday night's American Music Awards, arguing that reality television personalities lack the qualifications necessary to govern the nation's second-largest city.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Dolphins Legend Manny Fernandez Dies at 79

Dolphins Legend Manny Fernandez Dies at 79

Manny Fernandez, the defensive lineman who helped secure two Super Bowl championships for the Miami Dolphins and was part of the legendary 1972 perfect season, has passed away at age 79.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Lindsie Chrisley Arrested on DUI and Evasion Charges

Lindsie Chrisley Arrested on DUI and Evasion Charges

The Chrisley Knows Best alum was arrested in Georgia on multiple charges including DUI less safe, attempting to elude police, and reckless driving. She has stated her intention to fight the charges.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Hiroshima Cab Driver Trades Career for Time with Daughter

Hiroshima Cab Driver Trades Career for Time with Daughter

A former engineer in Hiroshima made a life-altering decision after his young daughter told him she had no memories of him. He left his well-paid position to drive a taxi, prioritizing presence over prestige in a choice that challenges conventional definitions of success.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Ancient Achilles Mural Discovered Near Reims, France

Ancient Achilles Mural Discovered Near Reims, France

Archaeologists have uncovered fragments of a life-sized mural depicting the legendary Greek hero Achilles at a Roman villa site near Reims, France. The discovery, which includes exquisite bronze statuettes and colonnaded architectural remains, reveals the sophisticated artistic culture of wealthy Romans in northern France.

5/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
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