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Dates Set For 2027 AC Airshow

Aviation enthusiasts can start planning their summer getaway now that organizers have locked in the schedule for next year's Visit Atlantic City Airshow. The three-day spectacle, branded as the Soar and Shore Festival, will run from Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6, 2027. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports the annual tradition brings military precision and civilian aerobatic artistry to our shores, drawing thousands of spectators who gather along the beach to witness high-performance aircraft demonstrations.

AC Councilman Clls For Investment In Public Docks

Sixth Ward Councilman Jesse Kurtz says Atlantic City's public docks at Gardner's Basin need capital investment and believes improving waterfront access for everyday residents should become a greater priority for the resort. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Kurtz addressed conditions at the city-owned marina Tuesday during an appearance on The AC Mike Lopez Show on WOND after a caller raised concerns about deteriorating docks and the inability of boaters to access portions of the facility.

Push Back Against Gillian's Property Plans

The future of a beloved Ocean City landmark has become the subject of legal action, as community groups push back against plans that could transform the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier property into a luxury hotel. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports multiple community organizations have filed suit challenging Ocean City Council's June decision to classify the waterfront site as being in need of rehabilitation. That designation opens the door to zoning negotiations that could fundamentally alter what's permitted at the location.Under current zoning regulations, hotels are not allowed on the property. However, the rehabilitation designation approved earlier this summer creates a pathway for the city to negotiate changes to those restrictions.

Teen Lifeguard Rescues Girl In Dangerous Currents

A teenage lifeguard's instincts kicked in at exactly the right moment earlier this month, turning what could have been a devastating tragedy into a story of heroism at our Jersey Shore.Ryan Gibson, a 19-year-old member of the Cape May Point Beach Patrol, had just wrapped up his shift on August 12 and was enjoying an evening volleyball game with friends on the beach. At 6:33 p.m., he spotted an 11-year-old girl being swept into the ocean by dangerous currents. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Gibson managed to pull the child onto a nearby rock jetty, sustaining minor scrapes and scratches in the process.

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14 face charges related to alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities

The booking photo for Agostino Abbatiello. (Pennsylvania Office of State Attorney)

(NEW YORK) -- Charges were announced Monday against 14 people in connection with an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation involving students associated with two Penn State fraternities, the Pennsylvania attorney general's office said.

Thirteen current or former students, as well as a student's father, face felony o...

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Keke Palmer shares the valuable lesson she learned from Queen Latifah

Keke Palmer and Queen Latifah attend the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Keke Palmer has survived years in the game, and her longevity is partially due to advice she received from Queen Latifah. During an appearance on Amy Poehler'sGood Hangpodcast, she shared that she learned from her mentor the...

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Trump announces temporary pause on Canada tariffs, citing new deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets U.S. President Donald Trump at the official welcome ceremony during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said he is pausing for three days the new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that were set to go into effect early Wednesday, citing a deal between t...

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Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in extending lifespan in melanoma trial

Stock photo of a doctor examining a patient's skin. (Lordhenrivoton/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Merck and Moderna announced Wednesday that a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine succeeded in a large, late-stage trial among high-risk patients with melanoma.

The individualized vaccine, when paired with the existing immunotherapy, Keytruda, is the first and only combination regimen tha...

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Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president

The NASDAQ display in Times Square is seen as the $1.5B partnership between World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and ALT5 Sigma is marked with with the ringing of the NASDAQ opening bell by Eric Trump, the newly appointed ALT5 Board Director of World Liberty Financial, on August 13, 2025 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- A Trump-appointed national bank regulator granted a ...

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Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Dr. Heidi Overton attend an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House, August 10, 2026 in Washington. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has nominated White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi ...

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