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Cape May County Sand Sculpture Wins Best in Show
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Cape May County Sand Sculpture Wins Best in Show

An 8-foot-tall sand art pyramid showcasing Cape May County landmarks took top honors at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after the exhibit was assembled in just days by a local teacher and his family.

7/14/2026
Karen Johnson
24 Primary Ballots in Limbo Over Postal Service Dispute
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24 Primary Ballots in Limbo Over Postal Service Dispute

Atlantic County election officials will meet Wednesday to decide the fate of two dozen mail-in ballots delayed when the U.S. Postal Service allegedly withheld delivery of voter cure letters over a years-old postage dispute dating back to the pandemic.

7/14/2026
Peter Killeen
Seven Injured in Atlantic City Boardwalk ATV Crash
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Seven Injured in Atlantic City Boardwalk ATV Crash

A chaotic scene unfolded on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Saturday afternoon when two police ATVs collided, striking pedestrians and a parked tramcar. All seven injured individuals received treatment at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

7/13/2026
Peter Killeen
Benjamin Hertz-Shargel Confirmed as New BPU President
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Benjamin Hertz-Shargel Confirmed as New BPU President

The state Senate has confirmed Benjamin Hertz-Shargel to lead the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, marking a potential shift in the state's energy policy direction. The appointment by Governor Mikie Sherrill signals a renewed focus on energy affordability and grid reliability.

7/13/2026
Peter Killeen
Why Shore Beaches Close After Heavy Rain
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Why Shore Beaches Close After Heavy Rain

Three Jersey Shore beaches closed this week due to elevated bacteria levels following heavy rainfall. Here's what causes these temporary advisories and why they're more common than you might think.

7/12/2026
Peter Killeen
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