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A commercial tow truck partially fell through the Wildwood boardwalk on Thursday, with its front tires breaking through the wooden planks. Photographer Dan Robinson reported seeing the incident, and the area was subsequently blocked off by emergency responders. This event occurred shortly after the city announced plans to test larger hybrid Ford pickup trucks for… The post Tow Truck Partially Falls Through Wildwood Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.

Starting Saturday, the Cape May County Bridge Commission will transition to all electronic tolling on its five bridges connecting Jersey Shore towns, eliminating toll booths and cash payments. This new system will utilize E-ZPass transponders or photograph license plates to mail toll bills. Meanwhile, a plan to make the Atlantic City Expressway the first cashless… The post Cape May County Bridges Go Cashless; AC Expressway Conversion Delayed appeared first on Coast News Today.

Hundreds of New Jersey police officers will begin the Police Unity Tour on Friday from various locations across the state. This 300-mile bike ride over four days will culminate in a ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The tour, part of National Police Week, honors fallen officers and… The post NJ Police Officers Embark on Unity Tour to Honor Fallen appeared first on Coast News Today.

Beesley’s Point Development Group is nearing the presentation of its conceptual plans for the former BL England Generating Station site, which include a hotel and homes. Partner Chad Parks stated that an overview of the project will be presented to the Upper Township Committee by late summer. The proposed development features a 180-room hotel, 400… The post Beesley’s Point Development Group Set to Unveil Plans for Former Power Plant Site appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May County Park and Zoo is mourning the loss of Cody, their American Black Bear, who passed away at the age of 20 due to age-related health decline. Cody had been a resident since 2005 and was a beloved member of the zoo family, known for his gentle nature and enjoyment of peanut… The post Cape May Zoo Mourns Passing of Beloved Black Bear, Cody appeared first on Coast News Today.