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New state data shows superintendent salaries across Atlantic County range from $180,685 to $233,765 for the 2025-26 school year, with significant variations in per-student costs among districts.
Five "Freedom Fuel" gas stations have opened across South Jersey, offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon—32 cents below the national average. The locations span Egg Harbor Township, Little Egg Harbor Township, Marlton, and West Berlin.
A new Bank of America Institute report reveals encouraging news for working families: the wage gap between lower- and higher-income earners narrowed significantly last month, with lower-income households seeing a sharp rise in after-tax income.
Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is partnering with AtlantiCare to establish a $50 million medical campus on Pacific Avenue, addressing the physician shortage in South Jersey with classes beginning in 2029.
Atlantic County's Department of Family and Community Development has introduced an AI-powered phone system that allows residents seeking emergency assistance to speak naturally instead of navigating complicated phone menus. The system handled over 6,500 calls in June alone.
Emergency responders pulled nine people from the ocean off Wildwood's coast Sunday evening in two separate incidents. The rescues prompted officials to remind beachgoers to swim only when lifeguards are present.
Our community is preparing for a week-long celebration as El Festival Puertorriqueño de New Jersey Inc. marks six decades of honoring Puerto Rican heritage with festivities running July 19-26, culminating in the beloved Festival Parade.
A major development is coming to one of our region's most storied locations. Amazon has secured a deal to construct a large-scale distribution facility at a historic New Jersey horse racing venue, marking a significant shift for the property.
Planning a budget-friendly shore trip? Several South Jersey beaches offer free access without requiring beach tags, from Atlantic City's famous boardwalk to quiet Delaware Bay spots perfect for families.
A 24-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township resident faces aggravated arson charges after allegedly throwing a lit Molotov cocktail at a neighbor's home on Oneida Lake Drive. Police say surveillance footage captured the attack and investigators later found the suspect's motorcycle hidden under a tarp.
Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed legislation extending early voting periods for May municipal elections, allowing communities to offer up to eight days of early voting before Election Day.
Bart DiGuglielmo, a 62-year-old Hammonton native and Army veteran, was fatally shot in a North Lauderdale Walmart parking lot on June 30 following an argument over a parking spot. The shooter claims self-defense as prosecutors weigh potential charges.
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