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A high-pressure gas leak caused by roadwork in Margate forced the evacuation of several downbeach businesses and homes near Granville Avenue on Friday morning. Local fire officials ordered shelter-in-place protocols for two nearby elementary schools while South Jersey Gas crews worked to shut down the line. The scene was declared safe and evacuees were allowed… The post Margate Gas Leak Forces Evacuations Near Beach appeared first on Coast News Today.

New Jersey is distributing nearly 32 million dollars to upgrade electric vehicle infrastructure, and Cape May County is seeing a direct benefit. The City of Sea Isle City has been selected to receive a grant to install new public fast-charging stations as part of the state’s “It Pay$ to Plug In” program. While no specific… The post Sea Isle City Tapped for State Electric Vehicle Funding appeared first on Coast News Today.

Three men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a violent Atlantic County racketeering operation that spanned several years and included the murders of a father and son. Steven Martinez received an aggregate 35-year term for leading the narcotics network and orchestrating the killings of Demond Tally and Demond Cottman. Codefendants DeShawn Hose… The post Three Sentenced in Atlantic County Racketeering and Murder Case appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Ocean City Planning Board deadlocked in a 4-4 vote on Wednesday regarding the rehabilitation designation for the former Wonderland Pier, leaving the site’s potential redevelopment as a hotel in question. ICONA Resorts chairman Eustace Mita, who owns the property, has stated he may sell the site for residential development if a path for his… The post Ocean City Planning Board Vote Stalls Wonderland Pier Redevelopment appeared first on Coast News Today.

Drivers crossing the Delaware Bay may face higher costs this spring as the Delaware River and Bay Authority considers a proposal to raise fares on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The potential price increase would primarily impact vehicles making the 17-mile trip between New Jersey and Delaware rather than foot passengers. If the board approves the… The post Proposed Fare Hike for Cape May-Lewes Ferry appeared first on Coast News Today.