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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.

One of Ocean City’s most recognizable landmarks is slated for demolition after years of ocean exposure left the ride unsalvageable. Property owner Eustace Mita originally planned to incorporate the former Wonderland Pier Ferris wheel into a proposed $170 million hotel development. However, severe weathering and salt damage have forced developers to move forward with removing… The post Ocean City’s Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel Slated for Demolition appeared first on Coast News Today.

The National Weather Service is monitoring an offshore coastal storm expected to bring hazardous conditions to New Jersey later this week. While forecasters are still working to pinpoint the storm’s exact track and intensity, they anticipate dangerous rip currents, significant beach erosion, and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Depending on how close… The post New Jersey Braces for Developing Coastal Storm appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lower Township officials have locked down access to a neighborhood body of water in the Villas, citing local safety concerns. The decision to block the area has sparked frustration among nearby property owners. Residents argue that the township should have communicated with them prior to installing the new locks on the waterside gates along Champlain… The post Lower Township Secures Villas’ Hidden Lake Over Safety Concerns appeared first on Coast News Today.

A seven-year-old boy has died after his gas-powered minibike was struck by a car in Atlantic City on Sunday evening. Police say the collision happened around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Massachusetts and Melrose Avenues, and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The child was initially treated at a local medical… The post 7-Year-Old Boy Dies in Atlantic City Minibike Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 21-year-old man from Turkey drowned in the ocean off North Wildwood on Thursday afternoon. Beachgoers and local emergency personnel attempted a rescue after seeing Ahmet Yimenici struggling in the water near 2nd Avenue. He was pulled from the ocean unconscious and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The post 21-Year-Old Man Drowns Off North Wildwood Coast appeared first on Coast News Today.