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School District Cuts 23 Jobs Amid Music Program Concerns

School District Cuts 23 Jobs Amid Music Program Concerns

A New Jersey school district has eliminated 23 positions, sparking anxiety among students about the future of their music programs. The cuts come as districts across the state grapple with budget constraints and difficult staffing decisions.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Rio Grande Motel Shooting

Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Rio Grande Motel Shooting

A 43-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a 25-year-old in the face at a Rio Grande motel Friday afternoon. Police apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident and recovered multiple weapons.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Casinos Hit 12-Year April High

Atlantic City Casinos Hit 12-Year April High

Our community's nine casinos generated $235.6 million in in-person gaming revenue last month, marking the best April performance since 2012. The 12% year-over-year surge comes even as the industry braces for new competition from New York City.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Lithuanian Oak Ends Poland's Winning Streak in European Contest

Lithuanian Oak Ends Poland's Winning Streak in European Contest

A 400-year-old oak tree from a small Lithuanian village has captured the hearts of voters across Europe, claiming first place in the European Tree of the Year competition and breaking Poland's four-year dominance in the prestigious contest.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case

Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case

The nation's highest court avoided ruling on whether private citizens and advocacy groups can sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act, sending Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back to lower courts. The decision leaves a critical question unresolved that could dramatically reshape civil rights enforcement.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks

Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks

President Trump is seeking to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, potentially clearing the path for a settlement with the government he currently leads. The move has raised ethical concerns among legal experts and congressional Democrats.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Woman Becomes Doctor at 73, Fulfilling Lifelong Dream

Woman Becomes Doctor at 73, Fulfilling Lifelong Dream

After decades of postponement through two marriages, four children, and a career as a nurse practitioner, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft graduated from St. James School of Medicine at 72, becoming the school's oldest graduate. Now 73, she begins her medical residency, proving that some dreams simply wait for the right moment.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
National Gallery Brings Masterpieces to UK Town Centres

National Gallery Brings Masterpieces to UK Town Centres

High-quality reproductions of works by Monet, Picasso, Turner and Van Gogh are being displayed in public spaces across the country as part of a three-year initiative to make art more accessible to local communities.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering

White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering

The White House helped coordinate a religious event on Sunday aimed at rededicating the nation to God. The gathering on the National Mall featured Trump administration officials and Christian pastors, with minimal representation from other faith traditions.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Pistons Season Ends in Game 7 Loss

Pistons Season Ends in Game 7 Loss

The Detroit Pistons fell 125-94 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena, ending their playoff run. Despite the defeat, coach J.B. Bickerstaff maintained the season was not a disappointment.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
John Stamos Honors Bob Saget on 70th Birthday

John Stamos Honors Bob Saget on 70th Birthday

The Full House actor shared a poignant collection of memories on what would have been his late co-star's milestone birthday, including their final photograph together before Saget's unexpected death in 2022.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
Meryl Streep and Martin Short Spotted Together in London

Meryl Streep and Martin Short Spotted Together in London

The Only Murders in the Building costars were photographed dining intimately at a London restaurant as the hit series films its sixth season abroad. The sighting adds fuel to ongoing speculation about their relationship status.

5/18/2026
South Jersey Beat
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