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End of an Era? Strathmere May Soon Require Beach Tags
The days of free access at one of the Jersey Shore’s last remaining free beaches could soon be coming to an end. The Upper Township Committee has unanimously introduced an ordinance that would require visitors to purchase beach tags for Strathmere starting next summer. While local officials say the added revenue is needed to offset… The post End of an Era? Strathmere May Soon Require Beach Tags appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Lawmakers Push to Secure Local Utility Grids Following Cyberattacks
In response to recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems in Cape May County, U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer announced a package of bipartisan federal measures on Wednesday. The proposed legislation aims to shield critical water and electric utilities from hackers, especially after a late-July breach forced local staff in Cape May and Woodbine to manage their… The post Lawmakers Push to Secure Local Utility Grids Following Cyberattacks appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Investigation Underway After Skeletal Remains Discovered in Egg Harbor Township
Egg Harbor Township Police are investigating after a local resident discovered a portion of human skeletal remains in a wooded area at dawn on July 30. Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Tilton and Delilah roads, where a New Jersey State Parks Police cadaver canine unit was brought in to help locate… The post Investigation Underway After Skeletal Remains Discovered in Egg Harbor Township appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Ocean City Residents Sue to Block Wonderland Pier Hotel Development
A coalition of Ocean City residents and civic groups has filed a lawsuit in Cape May County Superior Court to void a recent city council vote that designated the defunct Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation. The designation paves the way for the site’s new owner, developer Eustace Mita, to bypass certain… The post Ocean City Residents Sue to Block Wonderland Pier Hotel Development appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Three Atlantic City Casinos Nominated for USA TODAY Top 10 List
Three Atlantic City casino properties have earned spots on USA TODAY’s list of the top 20 casinos in the nation, excluding Las Vegas. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Ocean Casino Resort, and Resorts Casino Hotel were selected by industry experts for their expansive gaming options, historic significance, and guest amenities. Public voting is currently open… The post Three Atlantic City Casinos Nominated for USA TODAY Top 10 List appeared first on Coast News Today.