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South Jersey Town Stars in Comedy Series
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South Jersey Town Stars in Comedy Series

Wildwood is heading to television. The creator of the hit series Derry Girls is developing a new comedy set in the iconic Jersey Shore destination, marking her first project based in the United States.

7/27/2026
Karen Johnson
Vineland Data Center Faces Critical Vote Next Week
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Vineland Data Center Faces Critical Vote Next Week

A partially constructed data center in Vineland will go before the city's planning board on August 5, as residents organize to challenge a project already underway. The DataOne facility has become a flashpoint in a broader regional debate over AI infrastructure.

7/27/2026
Karen Johnson
Ocean Casino Halts Gaming After Fire and Water Damage
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Ocean Casino Halts Gaming After Fire and Water Damage

A small fire and subsequent pipe burst forced Ocean Casino Resort to suspend all gaming operations Monday morning, though the hotel and other amenities remain open. No injuries were reported in the incident that caused ceiling collapse and flooding.

7/27/2026
Peter Killeen
Sister Act Musical Coming to Ocean City in August
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Sister Act Musical Coming to Ocean City in August

The beloved musical comedy Sister Act is heading to Ocean City this August, bringing the story of a lounge singer hiding in a convent to our local stage. The production promises an uplifting evening of music and laughter for the whole family.

7/27/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Santa Brings Christmas Cheer to Aviation Museum
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Santa Brings Christmas Cheer to Aviation Museum

Summer visitors to the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum got an unexpected treat today when Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by for a special Christmas in July celebration, bringing holiday spirit to the Jersey Shore.

7/27/2026
Karen Johnson
Cape May Point Named Among World's Best Birding Spots
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Cape May Point Named Among World's Best Birding Spots

Our own Cape May Point State Park has earned international recognition, landing at No. 16 on a new global ranking of premier birdwatching destinations. The Jersey Shore location stood out among hundreds of sites worldwide for its remarkable diversity of species and prime migration viewing.

7/26/2026
Karen Johnson
Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting on White Horse Pike
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Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting on White Horse Pike

A 15-year-old from Mullica Township faces aggravated manslaughter charges after a deadly shooting Friday night left a 19-year-old driver dead along Route 30 in Atlantic County. Witnesses reported seeing two juveniles flee the scene on foot.

7/25/2026
Karen Johnson
Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Baby Zebra
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Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Baby Zebra

The Cape May County Park & Zoo celebrated a new arrival last week when a Grant's zebra filly was born to mother Lydia. The birth marks the fourth foal for Lydia at the local zoo.

7/25/2026
Karen Johnson
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