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A 16-year-old Florida girl, Sophia Veronica Cover, has now been missing for ten days, and her family fears she may have been lured away from home and could be anywhere — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or surrounding states.

A beloved tradition is set to return this fall as the Lakewood Renaissance Faire brings two full days of medieval magic, family fun, and community celebration back to Lakewood’s Pine Park. The annual event will take place September 19 & 20, 2026, running 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine, at 500 Country Club Dr., Lakewood, NJ.

The Cape May County Park and Zoo’s beloved annual “Boo at the Zoo” celebration is officially set for Saturday, October 24th, running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families from across South Jersey are invited to enjoy a day packed with Halloween fun — and best of all, admission is completely free.

While many communities have already wrapped up their National Night Out festivities, Manchester Township and Lakehurst Borough are just getting started. Next Wednesday, August 12th, residents are invited to the 5th Annual Joint National Night Out—an evening dedicated to strengthening community bonds, celebrating local partnerships, and connecting residents with the first responders who serve them every day.