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Three Heroes Gave Lives Protecting San Diego Mosque

Three Heroes Gave Lives Protecting San Diego Mosque

Mansour Kaziha, Amin Abdullah, and Nadir Awad are being remembered for their courage during Monday's attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where they prevented two gunmen from reaching approximately one hundred children and staff inside the building.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Airshow Goes Three Days This Month

Atlantic City Airshow Goes Three Days This Month

The Soar & Shore Visit Atlantic City Airshow returns with three consecutive days of nonstop aerial performances along the Boardwalk from May 29-31. This year's expanded format eliminates practice days, delivering action-packed shows from noon to 3 p.m. daily.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Wildwood Cracks Down on Unsanctioned Teen Gatherings This Weekend

Wildwood Cracks Down on Unsanctioned Teen Gatherings This Weekend

Police have issued cease-and-desist orders to promoters advertising Memorial Day weekend 'pop-up parties' as Jersey Shore communities brace for potential disruptions. The boardwalk will close overnight, and additional officers will patrol throughout the holiday weekend.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Hammonton's Blueberry Festival Returns This June

Hammonton's Blueberry Festival Returns This June

The 40th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival is coming to Hammonton on June 28th. This beloved summer tradition celebrates the region known as the 'Blueberry Capital of the World' with live music, food, classic cars, and plenty of family fun.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Australia Pays Indigenous Fishermen to Combat Sea Urchin Plague

Australia Pays Indigenous Fishermen to Combat Sea Urchin Plague

In a remarkable policy reversal, young members of the Walbunja indigenous community are being trained and compensated to lead a new fishing industry targeting invasive sea urchins. The initiative transforms what was once criminalized traditional fishing into a government-supported environmental solution.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Kindergarten Teacher Guards 200 King Penguins Daily

Kindergarten Teacher Guards 200 King Penguins Daily

Cecilia Durán Gafo transformed her Chilean farm into the world's only continental king penguin colony through years of relentless vigilance. The 72-year-old spends her days protecting nearly 200 birds that once numbered just eight.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Missing Hammonton Farmworker Found Dead in Delaware

Missing Hammonton Farmworker Found Dead in Delaware

The two-month search for Lizandro Guizar Sartiaguin has ended tragically. The 27-year-old Hammonton farmworker was found deceased at Fox Point State Park in Delaware, leaving his family to navigate the difficult process of bringing him home to Mexico.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Heat Wave Breaks Records Before Storm Relief Arrives

Heat Wave Breaks Records Before Storm Relief Arrives

Newark Liberty International Airport hit 99 degrees Tuesday, setting a new daily record and marking the third consecutive day of 90-plus temperatures. Relief comes Wednesday evening as thunderstorms move through our area.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
Twisties Tavern Reopens After Year of Uncertainty

Twisties Tavern Reopens After Year of Uncertainty

The nearly century-old Strathmere waterfront institution has returned for the 2026 season, bringing back its legendary atmosphere, maritime artifacts, and bay views after more than 580 days closed.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
New Weekend Shuttle Launches to Curb Shore DWIs

New Weekend Shuttle Launches to Curb Shore DWIs

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, the Coastal Cruiser will connect wineries, breweries, and attractions across lower Cape May County every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day. The service comes as DWI arrests in the county continue to climb.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
India Launches Cash Rewards for Road Accident Rescuers

India Launches Cash Rewards for Road Accident Rescuers

A groundbreaking initiative in India now offers financial incentives to citizens who stop to help victims of traffic accidents. The Rah-Veer program provides legal protections and monetary rewards to encourage life-saving intervention during the critical first hour after a crash.

5/20/2026
South Jersey Beat
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