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Northern Michigan Utilities Expand Underground Power Lines

Northern Michigan Utilities Expand Underground Power Lines

As power outages increase nationwide due to climate-driven severe weather, utilities in northern Michigan are investing in underground power infrastructure. While buried lines prove significantly more reliable than overhead systems, only about one-fifth of the country's power lines are currently underground.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Queensland Removes Tidal Gates to Restore Coastal Ecosystems

Queensland Removes Tidal Gates to Restore Coastal Ecosystems

Decades-old tidal gates near Mackay are being dismantled to allow salt water back into coastal lands, reviving native habitats and bringing juvenile barramundi to waterways once blocked from the sea. Ranchers, Indigenous groups, and conservation organizations are collaborating on the restoration effort.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
NHL Upholds Golden Knights Sanctions Over Media Availability

NHL Upholds Golden Knights Sanctions Over Media Availability

The Vegas Golden Knights' appeal of league-imposed penalties has been denied, confirming the loss of a second-round draft pick and fines against coach John Tortorella for failing to make the team available to media obligations.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Minnesota Enacts Nation's First Prediction Market Ban

Minnesota Enacts Nation's First Prediction Market Ban

Governor Tim Walz has signed groundbreaking legislation making Minnesota the first state to ban prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The law, which takes effect in August, criminalizes hosting or advertising these betting services amid an escalating legal battle between states and federal regulators.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Cape May Restaurant Week Returns for Eight Days of Dining

Cape May Restaurant Week Returns for Eight Days of Dining

From May 31 through June 7, diners can enjoy three-course meals at fixed prices during Cape May's annual Restaurant Week. Nearly 30 local restaurants are participating in the beloved culinary tradition.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
25 States Sue Over Federal Nursing Loan Limits

25 States Sue Over Federal Nursing Loan Limits

A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging new Trump administration rules that restrict graduate student loan access for nursing and healthcare degrees, arguing the changes will worsen healthcare workforce shortages.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Big East Player of Year RJ Luis Commits to LSU

Big East Player of Year RJ Luis Commits to LSU

RJ Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year from St. John's, has committed to LSU, though questions remain about his eligibility following time spent on NBA two-way contracts this past season.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Honors 11 Fallen Officers at Memorial

Atlantic City Honors 11 Fallen Officers at Memorial

Our community gathered Monday to remember eleven Atlantic City Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. The solemn ceremony at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church honored those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Search Continues for Missing Teen Off Ocean City Beach

Search Continues for Missing Teen Off Ocean City Beach

A 19-year-old remains missing after a boogie boarding incident near 10th Street Beach in Ocean City on Sunday. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with state and local authorities, are conducting an extensive search operation using drones, boats, and helicopters.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Motorcyclist Dies in White Horse Pike Collision

Motorcyclist Dies in White Horse Pike Collision

A fatal crash on Sunday evening claimed the life of a Mullica Township motorcyclist on the White Horse Pike in Egg Harbor City. Alexander Oswald, 33, was struck by a vehicle near the intersection with New York Avenue.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
Egg Harbor Township Committee Member Resigns Due to Move

Egg Harbor Township Committee Member Resigns Due to Move

William 'Will' Pauls has resigned from the Egg Harbor Township Committee effective May 18, 2026, due to relocating from the township. The Republican seat will be filled through a nomination process as the community prepares for an upcoming primary election.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
New App Tracks Jewelry Value Like Stock Portfolio

New App Tracks Jewelry Value Like Stock Portfolio

A fintech platform called Unvault uses artificial intelligence to appraise jewelry and allow owners to monitor its value in real-time as precious metal prices fluctuate. With gold prices more than doubling since 2023, family heirlooms may be worth substantially more than owners realize.

5/19/2026
South Jersey Beat
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