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Ocean City Council Advances Wonderland Pier Redevelopment Plans

Ocean City Council Advances Wonderland Pier Redevelopment Plans

Ocean City Council voted 5-2 Thursday night to designate the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site as an area in need of rehabilitation, opening the door for future development of the vacant boardwalk property that closed in 2024.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Cape May Psychiatrist Admits Trading Prescriptions for Sex

Cape May Psychiatrist Admits Trading Prescriptions for Sex

A Galloway psychiatrist has pleaded guilty to 17 federal counts after admitting he prescribed highly addictive medications in exchange for sexual favors and continued prescribing to patients with known addiction issues, even after warnings from law enforcement and family members.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Italian Forests Surpass Farmland for First Time in Centuries

Italian Forests Surpass Farmland for First Time in Centuries

Italy has reached a historic environmental milestone, with forests now covering more territory than agricultural land for the first time since the Middle Ages. The transformation spans 60,000 square miles and is reshaping rural communities while providing millions in ecological services.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Beavers Solve West London Flooding Crisis for Free

Beavers Solve West London Flooding Crisis for Free

Five beavers released in Ealing borough have eliminated chronic flooding around Greenford Tube station through natural dam-building, saving the council from costly engineering works while boosting local biodiversity.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Two Charged After Violent North Wildwood Brawl

Two Charged After Violent North Wildwood Brawl

A Philadelphia man and a West Wildwood teenager face multiple charges following an early-morning assault that left three people hospitalized. One victim was struck with a bottle and lost consciousness.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Cape May County Pursues Film Ready Status

Cape May County Pursues Film Ready Status

Cape May County commissioners have unanimously voted to pursue Film Ready designation, a move aimed at attracting television and movie productions to the area's beaches, historic sites, and vibrant towns while boosting the local economy.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Man in 20s Hospitalized After Wildwood Pool Incident

Man in 20s Hospitalized After Wildwood Pool Incident

Emergency responders rushed to the Isle of Palms Motel on Thursday evening after a man in his twenties was pulled from the hotel pool. The victim received CPR at the scene before being transported to a local hospital.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Egg Harbor Township Mayor Honors Peace Ambassador

Egg Harbor Township Mayor Honors Peace Ambassador

Mayor Laura Pfrommer presented a proclamation to Jain Acharya Lokesh at City Council Hall, recognizing his global efforts to promote peace, interfaith harmony, and humanitarian values across communities worldwide.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Houston Venezuelans Mobilize Aid After Deadly Earthquakes

Houston Venezuelans Mobilize Aid After Deadly Earthquakes

Members of Houston's Venezuelan community—one of the nation's largest—have organized multiple donation drives to support earthquake survivors back home. Two powerful quakes struck Venezuela's northern coast Wednesday evening, killing at least 235 people.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
Great American State Fair Opens Amid Controversy

Great American State Fair Opens Amid Controversy

The massive state fair on the National Mall has begun operations, but the event faces questions about inclusivity after opening with a Trump campaign-style rally and failing to secure participation from all 50 states.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
United Nations Charter Signed 81 Years Ago Today

United Nations Charter Signed 81 Years Ago Today

On June 26, 1945, representatives from 50 nations gathered in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter, establishing an organization dedicated to preserving peace and building a better world. The historic document began with a powerful commitment to save future generations from the scourge of war.

6/26/2026
South Jersey Beat
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