The Latest Breaking News from South Jersey

Banker allegedly told his longtime friend about a secret $8.1 billion takeover; friend bought $53 million of stock and made $18.5 million

A former Bank of America investment banker has been accused by the SEC of tipping a longtime friend about a confidential $8.1 billion South Jersey Industries takeover. The friend allegedly bought $53 million worth of shares and made $18.5 million after the deal was announced. Both men deny the insider-trading…

The Times of India · Aug 25

South Jersey woman sits down at restaurant and starts filming, but tips $0 after server ignores her for the rest of her meal: ’12 minutes isn’t long’

Anyone who dines out knows tipping is a customary practice in the United States. When faced with less-than-stellar service, some may feel stuck in a quandary: to tip or not to tip. According to Food & Wine, the rule of thumb for a poor experience is 10%. Since 43 states…

The Mary Sue · May 17

South Jersey's ultracold vault keeps blood cells, brain tissue, and DNA ready for medical research

Keith and Jenny DiMarino were expecting their third child 11 years ago when they got e-mails that promoted the preservation of stem cells from their baby's umbilical cord.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 9, 2022

The hottest NYC musical focuses on an unlikely hero from South Jersey

Early in "Suffs," the much-anticipated musical about the women’s suffragist movement now playing in Manhattan’s Public Theater, firebrand Alice Paul bursts upon the scene, overflowing with plans.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 13, 2022

M. Night Shyamalan is filming his new movie in Philadelphia area

PHILADELPHIA — M. Night Shyamalan has announced he officially started filming his 15th movie, the mysteriously named "Knock at the Cabin," and production will take place in and around Philadelphia and in South Jersey.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022

To honor Harriet Tubman and others, this 165-mile 'Walk to Freedom' traces South Jersey Underground Railroad routes

The wind was whipping, and the sun was still bright when Ken Johnston and Deborah Price started a 165-mile "Walk to Freedom" from the beach at Cape May, New Jersey, at the Sunset Pavilion Saturday afternoon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 6, 2022

How a South Jersey town tried to block alternative school for students derided by mayor as 'worst of the worst'

When real estate developer Kevin Dixon decided to convert his South Jersey property into an alternative school for troubled students from Atlantic City, he started losing friends.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 31, 2022

'This is absolutely not a threat. This is a promise': Three women spearhead recall of South Jersey school board member

Kerri Tillett handily won her election to the Northern Burlington County Regional school board in 2020. Now she's fighting to keep her seat after a petition by three residents seeks to oust her.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 24, 2022