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$157K Grant Will Help Clean Up Berkeley
The Clean Communities grant will educate the public about the environmental harms of littering, set up volunteer litter cleanups and more.

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The Clean Communities grant will educate the public about the environmental harms of littering, set up volunteer litter cleanups and more.

The South Jersey Jazz Society will return to William Morrow Beach with a free June 5 performance by the PJ Keiter Octet.
Students tried a simulator that shows how alcohol impairment and phone distraction can affect driving.
Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful, authorities said.
Authorities are investigating how the wily wallaby got out of its zoo enclosure.
The threat is under investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
The 17-year-old North American river otter had lived at the Cape May County Park and Zoo since 2013.
Jevonn J. Brown shot his girlfriend during an argument while they sat in a vehicle at a Pennsylvania state park, authorities said.
The Burlington County residents were heading north on I-295 early Monday when the driver lost control of the vehicle, police said.
A student's social media post sparked an investigation at Central Regional Middle School, police said.
A Stafford officer has been nominated for a Life-Saving Award after a 10-month-old choked on a plastic egg.
Brian Latwis will join the Ocean City School District this summer following the retirement of Superintendent Christian Angelillo.
Balto and Coyote, a bonded wolf-dog pair, are now living at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River.
Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10.
Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10.
Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10.
Treating moms to brunch or dinner is one of the top ways to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10.
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was charged with aggravated manslaughter in the fatal shooting last week, authorities said.
The Army Corps said work in Sea Isle City and Strathmere is expected to begin in early June.
The free Ocean City School District event will feature student art, live performances and a makers space.