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Gretta, a 22-year-old zebra at the Cape May County Zoo, died earlier this month from injuries sustained in an accidental fall, weeks after giving birth to a foal. The zebra suffered multiple broken vertebrae after kicking her legs up while running with the herd and being unable to get back up. Her newborn foal is… The post Zebra Dies After Accidental Fall at Cape May County Zoo appeared first on Coast News Today.

A confrontation on the Ocean City boardwalk Friday night escalated when a pizzeria employee threw a slice of pizza at a teenager. The incident, captured on video, occurred after a verbal dispute between a group of teenagers and the pizzeria owner, with one teen appearing to film the encounter before the pizza was hurled. Police… The post Pizza-Throwing Incident on Ocean City Boardwalk appeared first on Coast News Today.

Lucy the Elephant, America’s oldest roadside attraction, celebrated her 144th birthday this past weekend in Margate, New Jersey. The beloved six-story landmark, originally built to draw visitors to “South Atlantic City,” hosted a party with food, rides, and games for the whole town, despite the rainy weather. Now a National Historic Landmark, Lucy continues to… The post Lucy the Elephant Celebrates 144th Birthday appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Burlington County man is facing bias intimidation and criminal mischief charges after he tore down and destroyed a Pride flag outside a Cape May ice cream shop on July 4th. David Ebner, 21, of Marlton, was identified by police as the individual responsible for the act at Fine Fellows Creamery. The Cape May Police… The post Marlton Man Charged with Bias Intimidation After Destroying Pride Flag appeared first on Coast News Today.

Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a major drug and firearms trafficking operation spanning Cumberland County from July 2024 to May 2025. Authorities, including the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and State Police, allege that Ryan Collins, a 33-year-old Vineland man and alleged Crips gang member, led the ring, distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, and… The post Fourteen Charged in South Jersey Drug and Gun Trafficking Ring appeared first on Coast News Today.