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Atlantic City Airport Receives $8.8 Million Federal Grant

Atlantic City Airport Receives $8.8 Million Federal Grant

Atlantic City International Airport has secured nearly $8.8 million in federal funding to construct a new taxiway, marking a significant investment in South Jersey's transportation infrastructure and economic future.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Hong Kong Farmers Grow Coffee in World's Densest City

Hong Kong Farmers Grow Coffee in World's Densest City

In a remarkable agricultural experiment, coffee growers on Lantau Island are cultivating Arabica beans in Hong Kong, defying the city-state's extreme density and lack of traditional coffee-growing conditions. The Lantau Coffee Co-Op has transformed 100 seeds into 400 shrubs, producing the territory's first locally-grown coffee.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Six WTHS Students Earn All-State Chorus Honors

Six WTHS Students Earn All-State Chorus Honors

Washington Township High School celebrates six talented vocalists selected for New Jersey's prestigious All-State Choruses, where they'll perform at major venues including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic County Launches Internet Safety Guide for Families

Atlantic County Launches Internet Safety Guide for Families

The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has released a comprehensive internet safety brochure addressing popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. The guide emphasizes cyberbullying awareness and protecting digital footprints, with physical copies being distributed to local schools this week.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Casinos See Strong April Growth

Atlantic City Casinos See Strong April Growth

Our local casino industry posted impressive gains last month, with all but one property showing year-over-year revenue increases. The nine Atlantic City casinos collectively brought in $235.6 million in April, marking an 11.7% jump from the previous year.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Mona Lisa to Get Dedicated Building in Louvre Redesign

Mona Lisa to Get Dedicated Building in Louvre Redesign

The Louvre Museum in Paris has announced a $1 billion renovation that will relocate the Mona Lisa to her own 33,000 square-foot exhibition space, separating the daily crush of 20,000 admirers from visitors seeking to explore the museum's other collections.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Washington Man Donates 885 Acres to Kalispel Tribe

Washington Man Donates 885 Acres to Kalispel Tribe

A retired Social Security Administration employee has donated nearly 900 acres of pristine woodland along the Little Spokane River to the Kalispel Indian Tribe, preserving critical habitat for elk, moose, wolves, and endangered bull trout.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Collins Banks on Federal Funding Record Against Platner Challenge

Collins Banks on Federal Funding Record Against Platner Challenge

Senator Susan Collins is leveraging her position as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee to secure reelection, highlighting $1.5 billion in federal funding for Maine projects. Democratic challenger Graham Platner counters that her influence has failed to deliver meaningful economic relief for working-class Mainers.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Mother Forgives Man Who Killed Her Son

Mother Forgives Man Who Killed Her Son

Joan Scourfield lost her son James to a fatal punch over sunglasses. Through restorative justice, she met his killer Jacob Dunne and found an unexpected path toward healing that now helps others.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Window Washer Uses Social Media to Spotlight Struggling KC Restaurants

Window Washer Uses Social Media to Spotlight Struggling KC Restaurants

Davis Roethler, co-owner of Window Wolf, offers free window cleanings to Kansas City restaurants while creating viral content that drives customers to their doors. His Instagram channel has helped save struggling businesses and created lines around the block for local eateries.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
Colorado Democrats Censure Governor Over Tina Peters Commutation

Colorado Democrats Censure Governor Over Tina Peters Commutation

The Colorado Democratic Party has formally censured Governor Jared Polis following his decision to commute the sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted in connection with a scheme to advance false claims about the 2020 election.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
New Mexico Reopens Investigations Into Epstein's Zorro Ranch

New Mexico Reopens Investigations Into Epstein's Zorro Ranch

State officials have launched two separate investigations into alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein's former New Mexico property following decades of suspicions. The probes come after renewed pressure from advocates and survivors' families.

5/21/2026
South Jersey Beat
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