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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.