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South River Elementary School is welcoming students back to the classroom today after a two-day closure last week due to mold concerns. Meanwhile, students at the adjoining South River Middle School will transition to remote instruction for the day. District officials confirmed that weekend air quality tests for both buildings showed no issues, and professional… The post South River Elementary Reopens, Middle School Pivots to Remote Learning Following Mold Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of Wildwood, New Jersey, announced that boardwalk construction is officially underway. The section of the boardwalk from Hand Avenue to Bennett Avenue is currently closed to the public and is scheduled to remain closed until May 8, 2027. Additional closures will take effect in October, with the stretch from Bennett Avenue to Cresse… The post Wildwood Boardwalk Construction Begins With Phased Closures appeared first on Coast News Today.

A weekend nor’easter has battered several New Jersey shore communities, resulting in heavy beach erosion and severe flooding. In Brigantine, Mayor Vince Sera reported that the storm caused the worst flooding and most significant damage the city has seen since Superstorm Sandy, severely washing out the local dune system. City officials plan to conduct a… The post Nor’easter Causes Severe Beach Erosion Along New Jersey Coast appeared first on Coast News Today.

After nearly two decades in business, the popular Galloway Township breakfast and lunch spot T.W. Howells has announced it will permanently close its doors on October 2 at 2 p.m. The restaurant shared the news with customers via social media this week, expressing deep appreciation to patrons, staff, and the local community for 19 years… The post Longtime Galloway Township Restaurant T.W. Howells to Close After 19 Years appeared first on Coast News Today.

The state Attorney General’s Office reports that a man was fatally shot by police in Middle Township on Friday after he was found holding a knife to a woman who had already been stabbed. Authorities say the incident began shortly after 10 a.m. when officers approached a disabled vehicle near the intersection of Route 9… The post Man Fatally Shot by Police Inside Disabled Vehicle in Middle Township appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 49-year-old Rio Grande woman was killed and another person was seriously injured in a head-on collision on Route 9 in Upper Township Wednesday afternoon. New Jersey State Police say Bobbie Stefankiewicz was driving south through the Marmora section when her Mini Cooper crossed the center line on a curve and struck a northbound vehicle.… The post Fatal Head-On Crash on Route 9 Claims Life of Cape May County Woman appeared first on Coast News Today.

Just a year after making a splash on Wildwood’s restaurant scene, The Rook is looking for a new owner with an asking price of nearly four million dollars. The turnkey listing on Pacific Avenue includes the underlying real estate, business equipment, and liquor license. While public records show the property was purchased for seven hundred… The post Wildwood Hotspot ‘The Rook’ Hits the Real Estate Market appeared first on Coast News Today.

A powerful nor’easter is brewing in the Atlantic, threatening the Jersey Shore with days of severe coastal flooding, significant beach erosion, and waves towering up to 12 feet. Forecasters are warning of 60 mph wind gusts, triggering coastal flood warnings across four New Jersey counties that will remain in effect through Saturday morning. The dangerous… The post Jersey Shore Braces for Powerful Nor’easter appeared first on Coast News Today.

Cape May’s historic Macedonia Baptist Church has officially been recognized with a marker on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. Unveiled during a recent community ceremony, the permanent marker honors the church for its foundational role as a sanctuary for civil rights, education, and Black culture in the coastal city. This local installation is part… The post Historic Cape May Church Honored on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwood Boardwalk is stepping into the national spotlight as production crews spent the weekend filming an episode for the new HGTV series “Life’s a Beach”. While visitors spotted cameras rolling on Saturday and Sunday, official city permits show the full shoot actually spans from last Wednesday through this Thursday. The localized production brings a… The post HGTV’s “Life’s a Beach” Films on Wildwood Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.