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Egg Harbor Township
Atlantic County, New Jersey

Eastern girls soccer beats Egg Harbor Twp in sectional final
Eastern’s girls soccer team defeated Egg Harbor Township in a sectional final Friday. Egg Harbor Township fought hard through 86 minutes, but Eastern came away with the win. The result advances the local high school…
Penalty kick goal in OT gives this South Jersey girls soccer dynasty its 9th title
Eastern defeated Egg Harbor 1-0 in overtime Friday in Egg Harbor Township to win the South Jersey Group 4 girls soccer final. Leah Schuenemann converted a penalty kick to decide the match and secure the championship for…

Rob Davis steps down after reaching goals at EHT football
Rob Davis stepped down Thursday as head football coach at Egg Harbor Township High School after four seasons. He said he had achieved the goals he set when he took the job: rebuilding the Eagles, winning a division…

Virtua To Open $8.5M Medical Building In Atlantic County
Virtua Health is opening an $8.5 million, 19,000-square-foot medical pavilion in Egg Harbor Township and has expanded an existing site in Hammonton. The new facility will offer primary and behavioral health care…

Virtua is opening a new medical pavilion in Egg Harbor Township. Check out photos.
Virtua Health is opening an $8.5 million medical pavilion on Fire Road in Egg Harbor Township on Monday. The facility occupies part of the former Genuardi’s building beside Lidl and expands the health system’s presence…

Baseball Performance Center celebrates 22 college commits
The Baseball Performance Center in Egg Harbor Township celebrated 22 athletes who have committed to play college baseball. The annual event recognized the players’ next steps as they prepare to continue their careers at…
10 details about Tiffany Valiante's death from new podcast
Journalist Marie McGovern’s eight-part podcast, “Cruel Summer: The Violent Death of Tiffany Valiante,” revisits the 2015 death of the 18-year-old, who was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train. The series…

Watch Baseball Performance Center honors college commits
The Baseball Performance Center held its annual celebration in Egg Harbor Township on Nov. 10 for players who train at the center and have earned college scholarships. The event recognized the athletes’ college…

Virtua opens $8.5 million medical facility in Egg Harbor Township
Virtua is opening an $8.5 million medical facility at 3121 Fire Road in Egg Harbor Township, with a public event and tours planned for Monday. The 19,000-square-foot pavilion will bring primary care, cardiology…
Where are local athletes committed to compete in college?
Many local high school athletes have committed to continue their sports careers in college, with more expected to make their decisions official as the year progresses. The report lists athletes from the area and invites…
Junior nets 3 to lead No. 15 Egg Harbor girls soccer over Cherry Hill East in SJG4 semis
A junior scored three goals to lead No. 15 Egg Harbor over Cherry Hill East in the South Jersey Group 4 girls soccer semifinals. The win advances Egg Harbor in the state sectional playoffs. The match was a high school…
EHT soccer makes history, reaches first sectional final
Egg Harbor Township High School’s girls soccer team beat Cherry Hill East 8-2 on Tuesday to reach the South Jersey Group IV sectional final for the first time in program history. Jackie Brownlee scored three goals and…
Egg Harbor Township girls soccer stars discuss historic win
Egg Harbor Township High School’s girls soccer team beat Cherry Hill East 8-2 in a South Jersey Group IV semifinal Tuesday, earning a place in the sectional final for the first time in program history. Jackie Brownlee…

Your guide to the 2026 Best of The Press
The Press of Atlantic City has released its 2026 'Best of The Press' winners for the automotive and transportation sector. The annual awards recognize top-rated local businesses, including auto detailers, body shops…

Black Friday Hearing Aid Sale: Better Hearing Within Reach at Miracle-Ear South Jersey
Miracle-Ear South Jersey is promoting Black Friday savings on hearing aids at four locations in Egg Harbor Township, North Cape May, Vineland and Woodstown. The company encourages people who struggle to follow…
Egg Harbor Township soccer advances to Group IV semifinals
The top-seeded Egg Harbor Township High School girls soccer team advanced to the South Jersey Group IV semifinals after a 7-2 victory over Southern Regional on Saturday. Jackie Brownlee led the Eagles' offense with five…

Flemings' annual Pumpkin Run brings car and fall enthusiasts together
Thousands of visitors gathered in Egg Harbor Township on Saturday for the 29th annual Fleming's Pumpkin Run. The community event featured a wide array of car enthusiasts, vendors, and family activities, including a…

Egg Harbor Township teen faces 40 counts in drug and guns case
A 19-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, Hebereli Mejia, faces 40 criminal counts after police discovered a large-scale drug operation and illegal weapons at his home and storage unit. Authorities seized marijuana, THC…

Southern Ocean Man Honored for 80 Years With Barbershop Harmony Society
Bill Winterberg, a resident of Little Egg Harbor, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for 80 years of membership in the Barbershop Harmony Society. The surprise celebration at The Terraces at Seacrest Village…
Egg Harbor Township man arrested after police seize guns, suspected THC vapes
A 19-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was arrested Wednesday following the execution of multiple search warrants. Police seized a large quantity of suspected THC vape cartridges, two firearms—one equipped with an…

Narcotics, Guns Leads To Teenager's Arrest: EHT PD
A 19-year-old resident of Egg Harbor Township was arrested on November 4 following a narcotics investigation. Authorities charged the teenager with multiple drug and weapons offenses. The arrest was the result of an…

Egg Harbor Township grads compete in men's, women's swimming
Egg Harbor Township graduates competed in collegiate swimming events this past week. Michael O'Gorman contributed to Montclair State's relay victories, while Mason Bushay helped The College of New Jersey win the…

EHT turns blue with Gilbert-Floyd, Hyman and Calandrillo
Democrats Tamika Gilbert-Floyd, Juanita Hyman, and Anthony Calandrillo won seats on the Egg Harbor Township Committee, unseating Republican incumbents. This shift marks the first time in decades that Democrats have held…
Egg Harbor girls soccer rebounds from first loss, blanks Bridgeton in SJG4 first round
The Egg Harbor girls soccer team secured a victory against Bridgeton in the first round of the SJG4 tournament. Following their first loss of the season, the team bounced back with a strong performance to advance in the…
Watch out for roadwork this week around the Egg Harbor Township municipal building
Drivers in Egg Harbor Township are advised to be aware of roadwork taking place this week in the vicinity of the municipal building. Motorists should expect potential delays and plan their travel routes accordingly…

Atlantic City airport master plan looks at next 20 years
The South Jersey Transportation Authority is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the master plan for Atlantic City International Airport. This initiative aims to outline the strategic development and…

Egg Harbor field hockey blanks Pennsauken in SJG4 opener
Egg Harbor field hockey team secured a shutout victory against Pennsauken in the South Jersey, Group 4 opener. The team's defensive performance was instrumental in blanking their opponents throughout the match. With…
177th Fighter Wing to launch night flights starting Tuesday
The 177th Fighter Wing has announced that it will begin conducting night flight training exercises starting this Tuesday. Residents in the surrounding area should expect increased noise levels during the evening hours…
Atlantic City airport rebuilds service after Spirit shutdown
Atlantic City International Airport is facing significant operational challenges following the collapse of Spirit Airlines in May. Recent data indicates that summer passenger traffic at the facility has plummeted by 44%…