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Mystery Booms Across South Jersey Finally Explained

Mystery Booms Across South Jersey Finally Explained

Residents across Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties felt their homes shake this week. Military supersonic jets flying along the coast were the likely culprit, officials confirmed.

3/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
New Jersey Families Hit Hardest by Electricity Price Surge

New Jersey Families Hit Hardest by Electricity Price Surge

Our state led the nation in electricity bill increases last year, with the average family paying $260 more annually. A new congressional report reveals the 16.9% spike, while partisan debate continues over what's driving costs up.

3/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Teen Found Safe After 36 Hours Lost in Local Forest

Teen Found Safe After 36 Hours Lost in Local Forest

A missing teenager has been safely located after spending more than a day lost in the Egg Harbor Township forest. The discovery brings relief to our community following an intensive search effort.

3/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Teen Found Safe After Two Days in Wooded Preserve

Teen Found Safe After Two Days in Wooded Preserve

A 17-year-old boy with autism was rescued from a heavily wooded nature preserve in Egg Harbor Township late Saturday night after disappearing from his home two days earlier. The multi-agency search effort involved helicopters, K-9 teams, and specialized FBI resources.

3/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Missing Teen With Autism Safely Reunited With Family

Missing Teen With Autism Safely Reunited With Family

A 16-year-old boy with autism who disappeared from his Egg Harbor Township home on Friday afternoon was found safe on Sunday, bringing relief to his family and the community that rallied to search for him.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat
Popular Coast Guard Festival Canceled Due to Shutdown

Popular Coast Guard Festival Canceled Due to Shutdown

A beloved annual celebration honoring our local Coast Guard community has been called off this year. The cancellation comes as federal government operations remain halted and security concerns mount.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat
Shore Medical Center Hits $100K Milestone in Opioid Prevention

Shore Medical Center Hits $100K Milestone in Opioid Prevention

A local nonprofit's annual golf tournament has now contributed $100,000 to Shore Medical Center's fight against opioid addiction over five years. The latest $20,000 donation is helping reduce opioid use in our community hospital while connecting patients to vital treatment resources.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat
Governor Calls for End to Casino Smoking Stalemate

Governor Calls for End to Casino Smoking Stalemate

Governor Mikie Sherrill is urging state lawmakers to finally resolve the contentious debate over smoking in Atlantic City casinos, a dispute that has divided workers and industry leaders for years while litigation continues.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat
Wu-Tang Clan Coming to Hard Rock Atlantic City This August

Wu-Tang Clan Coming to Hard Rock Atlantic City This August

The legendary hip hop collective will perform at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on August 28. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m., giving fans a chance to see one of the most influential groups in hip hop history right here in our backyard.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat
Houston Teen Receives Rare Honor for Whitewater Rescue

Houston Teen Receives Rare Honor for Whitewater Rescue

Devon Champenoy, a Houston-area Boy Scout, has been awarded one of Scouting's most prestigious medals after saving his troop leader from drowning during a summer camp rafting expedition. The Honor Medal with Crossed Palms has been awarded fewer than 300 times in the organization's century-long history.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat
England Completes World's First Full-Perimeter Coastal Trail

England Completes World's First Full-Perimeter Coastal Trail

After 18 years of development, the King Charles III England Coast Path now spans 2,689 miles along the entire English coastline. The unprecedented trail, recently inaugurated by King Charles himself, represents the first continuous coastal path encircling an entire nation.

3/25/2026
South Jersey Beat