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Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe After 36-Hour Search

Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe After 36-Hour Search

Joel Medina, a 17-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, was safely reunited with his family early Sunday morning after an extensive multi-agency search effort involving law enforcement, volunteers, and community members.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Brothers Redistribute School Uniforms, Save Families $140,000

Brothers Redistribute School Uniforms, Save Families $140,000

Two San Francisco area teenagers have created a community service initiative that collects and redistributes donated school uniforms to low-income families. Their program has served 1,400 families while keeping usable clothing out of landfills.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Message in Bottle Sparks 25-Year Friendship Across Continents

Message in Bottle Sparks 25-Year Friendship Across Continents

A Tasmanian woman's early morning beach discovery in 1999 led to an extraordinary friendship spanning two continents and a quarter century. The chance encounter with a bottle containing a Spanish message transformed into a lifelong connection between two women from opposite sides of the world.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Youth Clubs Successfully Prevent Child Marriages in Rural Bangladesh

Youth Clubs Successfully Prevent Child Marriages in Rural Bangladesh

A pilot program in Bangladesh's Kurigram district empowered teenage girls to prevent at least 18 child marriages through peer intervention and family support. The initiative provided scholarships and financial assistance while establishing youth clubs where girls organized to stop early marriages in their communities.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Coffee Giant 7Brew Opens Drive-Thru in Egg Harbor Township

Coffee Giant 7Brew Opens Drive-Thru in Egg Harbor Township

The Arkansas-based coffee chain with over 20,000 drink customizations is opening its first Atlantic County location on Black Horse Pike. The drive-thru-only concept promises endless menu options and cult-like following.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Decades-Long Study Links Coffee to Reduced Dementia Risk

Decades-Long Study Links Coffee to Reduced Dementia Risk

A comprehensive 43-year study tracking over 130,000 healthcare professionals found that moderate coffee consumption was associated with an 18 percent lower risk of developing dementia, offering new insights into potential dietary interventions for cognitive health.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Community Rallies After Deadly White Bear Lake House Fire

Community Rallies After Deadly White Bear Lake House Fire

A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $65,000 for the family of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who died alongside her three children in a Saturday morning house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of support from the community and the professional hockey world.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Library Launches Free Service to Preserve Family Memories

Library Launches Free Service to Preserve Family Memories

The Nashville Public Library has introduced Memory Lab, a free digitization service that converts VHS tapes, photographs, slides, and other aging media into digital formats. Appointments are now available at the Donelson Branch Library.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Autistic Teen Found Safe in Egg Harbor Township

Autistic Teen Found Safe in Egg Harbor Township

A missing autistic teenager from Egg Harbor Township has been located safely, bringing relief to the local community. Authorities confirmed the teen's safe return after a search effort mobilized local resources.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Lucas Till: From Teen Heartthrob to Leading Man

Lucas Till: From Teen Heartthrob to Leading Man

The actor who captured hearts as Travis in the 2009 film has built a successful career spanning film and television. At 35, Till continues to make his mark in Hollywood with diverse roles and leading performances.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat
Volunteer Firefighters Could Save Hundreds Monthly Under New Bill

Volunteer Firefighters Could Save Hundreds Monthly Under New Bill

New Jersey lawmakers are pushing legislation to slash electric bills for volunteer fire companies and rescue squads by requiring utilities to charge them residential rates instead of commercial ones. The move could save each station hundreds of dollars monthly.

3/23/2026
South Jersey Beat