Coast News Today

New Jersey State Police have successfully identified a man found floating in the ocean off Atlantic City more than four decades ago. Using advanced genetic genealogy, investigators determined the body discovered in May 1981 was Glen Napoleon Burbage, a 59-year-old retired U.S. Coast Guard commander from South Carolina. Burbage had flown to Atlantic City just… The post 1981 Atlantic City John Doe Identified Using Genetic Genealogy appeared first on Coast News Today.

A massive fire severely damaged a three-story house in West Wildwood Thursday morning after an electric golf cart exposed to floodwaters sparked the blaze. Firefighters arrived to find the Maple Avenue home heavily engulfed in flames. While no residents were at the property, neighbors confirmed a dog was still inside the house. The post Flood-Damaged Golf Cart Sparks Jersey Shore House Fire appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Vineland, New Jersey, man is heading to federal prison after threatening to detonate explosives at a Washington, D.C., church attended by U.S. Supreme Court justices last year. Forty-two-year-old Louis Geri was sentenced to nearly six years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. Federal prosecutors had originally requested a sentence of more… The post New Jersey Man Sentenced for Bomb Threat at D.C. Church appeared first on Coast News Today.

A New Jersey-based consignment company is temporarily taking over a vacant storefront at the Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing. Tag, You’re It is hosting its four-day fall pop-up sale inside the former Forever 21 space from Thursday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 4th. The retail event is open to the public, offering opportunities for both… The post Pop-Up Consignment Event Arrives at Hamilton Mall appeared first on Coast News Today.

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that her administration plans to build 20,000 additional housing units on state-owned land, doubling an existing development initiative. The effort expands upon New Jersey Transit’s Land Plan from last year, utilizing newly identified state properties to boost residential construction. According to a recently released Housing Strategy and Progress Report, 15… The post New Jersey Expands Housing Initiative on State-Owned Land appeared first on Coast News Today.

The City of North Wildwood is launching the second phase of its multiyear boardwalk reconstruction project starting on or around Monday, October 5th. This phase requires the complete demolition and rebuilding of boardwalk sections between 16th and 17 1/2 avenues, as well as 23rd and 24 1/2 avenues, which will be entirely closed to public… The post North Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Enters Phase Two appeared first on Coast News Today.

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.