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Middle Township’s Committee has requested the Planning Board investigate creating two contiguous redevelopment zones in Whitesboro, specifically blocks 812 through 877, located south of Indian Trail Road and west of Pennsylvania Avenue. This initiative aims to revitalize an area with undeveloped “paper streets” and complex land ownership, potentially utilizing eminent domain for certain plots while… The post Middle Township Explores Redevelopment in Whitesboro appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 31-year-old construction worker from Egg Harbor Township died Friday morning after being run over by a construction truck on the Atlantic City Expressway in Winslow Township. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. when the truck driver, a subcontractor for the South Jersey Transportation Authority, was backing up to collect cones and was unaware the… The post Atlantic City Expressway Construction Fatality appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which launched on July 1, 1964, was initially envisioned by New Jersey’s governor as a temporary solution, destined to be replaced by a bridge-tunnel similar to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. Sixty-one years later, the ferry remains a vital transportation link and tourism driver between South Jersey and Southern Delaware, despite facing… The post Cape May-Lewes Ferry Celebrates 61 Years, Defying Original Bridge Ambitions appeared first on Coast News Today.

The historic Wildwoods Baby Parade returns for its 115th year on Wednesday, July 30th, celebrating the shore’s youngest visitors. New for 2025, a “Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest” on Tuesday will precede the main parade, offering cash prizes to top finishers in both events. Children under 12 can participate in various categories, with pre-registration highly encouraged… The post Wildwoods Gears Up for 115th Annual Baby Parade and New “Waddlers” Contest appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Upper Township Library, located at 2050 Tuckahoe Road in Woodbine, will be closed all day Friday, July 25, 2025, due to a water outage. All other branches of the Cape May County Library system will operate under their normal hours. The post Upper Township Library Closed Friday Due to Water Outage appeared first on Coast News Today.